Finishing Technician

Production opportunities at Quad instill a sense of empowerment and possibility distinct from those at other employers. Quad’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities include world-class automation and binding technology. Our platform gives our clients a full range of options to produce personalized marketing products. Fueled by innovative, interesting days, you’ll find hard work is good work, and feel a deep sense of pride in a job well done – something shared by everyone in the community we call Quad. We are currently seeking full time Finishing Technician Employees to grow with us A Finishing Technician position includes the opportunity to learn the printing process from the ground up and advance in a progressive environment. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Remove product from the end of the finishing machine. Work with loose and/or completed product by stacking onto pallets, transferring to tables & placing into a collator hopper or into mail bags. Move product/skids with a hand jack, motorized Raymond (Big Joe) lift or Forklift (training provided). Servicing of finishing machines to move product throughout the plant Maintain accurate inventory of product with the use of an on-board PC and RF bar coding system Loading and unloading of finished product and materials from semi-trailers and auto-wrapper using a forklift. Comply with all quality, safety and work rules and regulations. Effectively communicate with team members. Assist other crew members with various duties including webbing up of the press and/or special handwork in order to meet customer requests. Follow all clean-up and housekeeping procedures. Qualifications The successful candidate will have or be able to do the following: Must be at least 18-years of age or older Factory, Manufacturing or other work experience where mechanical or handwork was necessary is preferred, such as laborer, machinist, assembly, bindery, mechanic, warehouse, etc. Printing, finishing (Bindery) or Warehouse experience is preferred. Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems Strong mechanical aptitude. Ability to write and read measurements. Ability to read, understand and follow both written and verbal instructions. The ability to use a computer The ability to use repetitive hand/wrist movement Ability to lift stacks of end boards or banding strap rolls (30 -60lbs) as needed Ability to adjust stacker using a touch screen Ability to use a vibrating jogging table The ability to take stacks of loose signatures or bundles ranging (5-30 lbs.) off a pallet or conveyor up to 48” in height and transfer to table top work surface 42”, and then place into a collator hopper or mail bags that potentially weigh from 5-75 lbs. Ability to multi-task and prioritize job need. Ability to be a team player in a fast paced, detail orientated production environment. Ability to follow instructions and work independently Additional Shift Information 12 hour rotating shifts (either 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. or 7 p.m. – 7 a.m.) including days, nights, weekends, and holidays. working 3 – 4 days a week Additional Company Information We offer excellent benefits to eligible employees, including 401(k), holidays, vacations and more. Quad is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. 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. Drug Free Workplace