Offset Press Assistant (WINCHESTER)

As a global marketing experience company, Quad’s goal is to help our clients win every day. We use our data-driven integrated marketing and manufacturing platform to streamline solutions for our clients, reduce friction and enhance their marketing spend effectiveness. We’ve built a rich legacy by believing in our people, allowing them to act like owners and to take charge of their own success. Whether an operator, sales rep, a graphic artist or a clinician, we’re all driven to perform at our best— for ourselves and our clients. At our core, we’re a company that believes we can always create a better way.

Quad in Winchester, VA is seeking candidates with mechanical experience to become Press Rolltenders. A Rolltender's primary responsibility is to consistently load rolls of paper onto a printing press. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Understanding standard operating procedures of the department
• Coordinate plates and tickets for upcoming jobs and hang paper according to job tickets.
• Inspect rolls of paper for blemishes or tears and cuts away any damage.
• Set up and make splices, bend and hang plates as well as hang blankets and assist with webbing up press.
• Ensure correct ink is available for job and check ink fountains regularly.
• Set fold during make-readies and check trim sheets to proof and complete necessary roll reports and paperwork accurately.
• Communicate effectively with plate room and paper warehouse and coordinate changing of ink, etch, and silicone totes as needed.
• Wash up the press and assist with preventative maintenance.

Qualifications

• Candidates with previous jogger/entry level experience a plus
• Strong mechanical abilities and previous knowledge of presses and roll stands are a plus.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations are essential.
• Good verbal and written comprehension skills are a must.
• Must be able to thrive in a team environment and work independently with minimal supervision.
• This position also requires the ability to bend and lift 10-20 pounds continuously, ability to lift up to 70 pounds occasionally, stand long hours, use hands and wrists continuously and use vision in order to identify defects, performing repetitious tasks in a fast-paced atmosphere with or without a reasonable accommodation.

We offer comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement savings, paid time off, holidays and additional benefits.

Quad is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a place of belonging — a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Quad does not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Quad also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

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