Strong knowledge of sheetfed offset printing and print quality standards. * Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills. * Ability to perform routine press maintenance and minor repairs.
Strong knowledge of sheetfed offset printing and print quality standards. * Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills. * Ability to perform routine press maintenance and minor repairs.
Sheetfed First Press Operator
Burlington, WI · On-site
$25/hr
Strong knowledge of sheetfed offset printing and print quality standards. * Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills. * Ability to perform routine press maintenance and minor repairs.
Sheetfed First Press Operator
Burlington, WI · On-site
$25/hr
Strong knowledge of sheetfed offset printing and print quality standards. * Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills. * Ability to perform routine press maintenance and minor repairs.
Position Summary The Offset Press Assistant helps with the set-up and operation of machines that print specialized customer designs on paper that is used to create carton packaging. During machine ...
Position Summary The Offset Press Assistant helps with the set-up and operation of machines that print specialized customer designs on paper that is used to create carton packaging. During machine ...
Offset Web Pressman
$22 - $32/hr
The largest Wisconsin newspaper producer is looking to add a skilled offset web pressman to their ... Monitoring print quality: Adjusting ink and water balance, and ensuring print quality meets ...
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Offset Web Pressman
$22 - $32/hr
The largest Wisconsin newspaper producer is looking to add a skilled offset web pressman to their ... Monitoring print quality: Adjusting ink and water balance, and ensuring print quality meets ...
Offset Web Pressman
Shawano, WI · On-site
$22 - $32/hr
The largest Wisconsin newspaper producer is looking to add a skilled offset web pressman to their ... Monitoring print quality: Adjusting ink and water balance, and ensuring print quality meets ...
Offset Web Pressman
Shawano, WI · On-site
$22 - $32/hr
The largest Wisconsin newspaper producer is looking to add a skilled offset web pressman to their ... Monitoring print quality: Adjusting ink and water balance, and ensuring print quality meets ...
Press Operator
New Berlin, WI · On-site
$16.25 - $21/hr
Set up and operate a two-color offset printing press, ensuring the quality and consistency of printed materials and/or ability to maintain and operate a four to six color flexographic printing press
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Press Operator
New Berlin, WI · On-site
$16.25 - $21/hr
Set up and operate a two-color offset printing press, ensuring the quality and consistency of printed materials and/or ability to maintain and operate a four to six color flexographic printing press
Press Operator
New Berlin, WI · On-site
$16.25 - $21/hr
Set up and operate a two-color offset printing press, ensuring the quality and consistency of printed materials and/or ability to maintain and operate a four to six color flexographic printing press
Quick apply
Press Operator
New Berlin, WI · On-site
$16.25 - $21/hr
Set up and operate a two-color offset printing press, ensuring the quality and consistency of printed materials and/or ability to maintain and operate a four to six color flexographic printing press
Offset Press Assistant - 2nd shift
Oshkosh, WI · On-site
$25/hr
Position Summary The Offset Press Assistant helps with the set-up and operation of machines that print specialized customer designs on paper that is used to create carton packaging. During machine ...
Offset Press Assistant - 2nd shift
Oshkosh, WI · On-site
$25/hr
Position Summary The Offset Press Assistant helps with the set-up and operation of machines that print specialized customer designs on paper that is used to create carton packaging. During machine ...
Offset Web Pressman
Shawano, WI · On-site
$22 - $32/hr
The largest Wisconsin newspaper producer is looking to add a skilled offset web pressman to their ... Monitoring print quality: Adjusting ink and water balance, and ensuring print quality meets ...
Offset Web Pressman
Shawano, WI · On-site
$22 - $32/hr
The largest Wisconsin newspaper producer is looking to add a skilled offset web pressman to their ... Monitoring print quality: Adjusting ink and water balance, and ensuring print quality meets ...
Press Operator
New Berlin, WI · On-site
$16.25 - $21/hr
Set up and operate a two-color offset printing press, ensuring the quality and consistency of printed materials and/or ability to maintain and operate a four to six color flexographic printing press
Quick apply
Press Operator
New Berlin, WI · On-site
$16.25 - $21/hr
Set up and operate a two-color offset printing press, ensuring the quality and consistency of printed materials and/or ability to maintain and operate a four to six color flexographic printing press
Offset Plate Maker
Lomira, WI · On-site
$18 - $19/hr
Offset Plate Maker Are you a mechanically minded individual with a background in technical assembly ... Keywords: printing, plate maker About SEEK Careers/Staffing You are a person with unique skills ...
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Offset Plate Maker
Lomira, WI · On-site
$18 - $19/hr
Offset Plate Maker Are you a mechanically minded individual with a background in technical assembly ... Keywords: printing, plate maker About SEEK Careers/Staffing You are a person with unique skills ...
GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB The Offset plate / Gravure Cylinder Manufacturer is responsible for bending Web Offset printing plates for all presses in a specific location, helping with daily and weekly ...
GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB The Offset plate / Gravure Cylinder Manufacturer is responsible for bending Web Offset printing plates for all presses in a specific location, helping with daily and weekly ...
Sheetfed First Press Operator
Beaver Dam, WI · On-site
$16.25 - $21.25/hr
Additional experience with web offset printing presses a bonus * Strong understanding of print production processes, color management, registration, and print quality standards. * Ability to read and ...
Sheetfed First Press Operator
Beaver Dam, WI · On-site
$16.25 - $21.25/hr
Additional experience with web offset printing presses a bonus * Strong understanding of print production processes, color management, registration, and print quality standards. * Ability to read and ...
Sheetfed First Press Operator
Beaver Dam, WI · On-site
$16.25 - $21.25/hr
Additional experience with web offset printing presses a bonus * Strong understanding of print production processes, color management, registration, and print quality standards. * Ability to read and ...
Sheetfed First Press Operator
Beaver Dam, WI · On-site
$16.25 - $21.25/hr
Additional experience with web offset printing presses a bonus * Strong understanding of print production processes, color management, registration, and print quality standards. * Ability to read and ...
GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB The Offset plate / Gravure Cylinder Manufacturer is responsible for bending Web Offset printing plates for all presses in a specific location, helping with daily and weekly ...
GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB The Offset plate / Gravure Cylinder Manufacturer is responsible for bending Web Offset printing plates for all presses in a specific location, helping with daily and weekly ...
Sheetfed First Press Operator
Beaver Dam, WI · On-site
$16.25 - $21.25/hr
Additional experience with web offset printing presses a bonus * Strong understanding of print production processes, color management, registration, and print quality standards. * Ability to read and ...
Sheetfed First Press Operator
Beaver Dam, WI · On-site
$16.25 - $21.25/hr
Additional experience with web offset printing presses a bonus * Strong understanding of print production processes, color management, registration, and print quality standards. * Ability to read and ...
Web Second Press Operator
Beaver Dam, WI · On-site
$16.25 - $21.25/hr
Essential Duties and Responsibilities * Assist the First Press Operator in setting up and operating web offset printing press equipment. * Support press make-readies, changeovers, and job transitions ...
Web Second Press Operator
Beaver Dam, WI · On-site
$16.25 - $21.25/hr
Essential Duties and Responsibilities * Assist the First Press Operator in setting up and operating web offset printing press equipment. * Support press make-readies, changeovers, and job transitions ...
Web Second Press Operator
Beaver Dam, WI · On-site
$16.25 - $21.25/hr
Essential Duties and Responsibilities * Assist the First Press Operator in setting up and operating web offset printing press equipment. * Support press make-readies, changeovers, and job transitions ...
Web Second Press Operator
Beaver Dam, WI · On-site
$16.25 - $21.25/hr
Essential Duties and Responsibilities * Assist the First Press Operator in setting up and operating web offset printing press equipment. * Support press make-readies, changeovers, and job transitions ...
Web Second Press Operator
Beaver Dam, WI · On-site
$16.25 - $21.25/hr
Essential Duties and Responsibilities * Assist the First Press Operator in setting up and operating web offset printing press equipment. * Support press make-readies, changeovers, and job transitions ...
Web Second Press Operator
Beaver Dam, WI · On-site
$16.25 - $21.25/hr
Essential Duties and Responsibilities * Assist the First Press Operator in setting up and operating web offset printing press equipment. * Support press make-readies, changeovers, and job transitions ...
Offset Press Operator
Algoma, WI · On-site
$25/hr
Are you a Lithographic, Flexographic or Digital Printing Press Operator? Open To Relocation? We also have 29 other Facilities Including: Fullerton CA. Fort Worth TX. Waukesha WI. Batavia OH.
Offset Press Operator
Algoma, WI · On-site
$25/hr
Are you a Lithographic, Flexographic or Digital Printing Press Operator? Open To Relocation? We also have 29 other Facilities Including: Fullerton CA. Fort Worth TX. Waukesha WI. Batavia OH.
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How much do offset printing jobs pay per hour?
As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for offset printing in Wisconsin is $24.07, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.62 and $27.40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What does an offset printing job involve?
An Offset Printing job involves operating and maintaining printing presses that use offset lithography, a common commercial printing method. Workers set up the press, load paper and ink, calibrate settings, and ensure print quality by adjusting color and alignment. They also troubleshoot mechanical issues, perform routine maintenance, and follow safety protocols. Offset printers often work in publishing, packaging, or commercial printing industries to produce newspapers, magazines, brochures, and other printed materials.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in offset printing?
To excel in Offset Printing, you need strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a good understanding of print production processes, often supported by a high school diploma or relevant vocational training. Familiarity with offset presses, color calibration tools, and quality control systems is typically required, and some employers may prefer industry certifications like those from the Printing Industries of America. Strong problem-solving skills, time management, and the ability to work collaboratively make candidates stand out in this role. These competencies ensure precise print output, minimize errors, and maintain productivity in a fast-paced print environment.
What is the future demand for offset printing?
Offset printing jobs are expected to decline as digital printing becomes more prevalent due to its speed and cost-effectiveness for small runs. However, offset printing remains important for high-volume, high-quality print jobs such as packaging and magazines, requiring skilled operators familiar with traditional presses and print technology.
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$25/hr
Full-time, Other
Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO
Posted 9 days ago
Quad rating
6.8
Based on 64 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
424th of 545 rated manufacturers
Job description
Sheetfed First Press Operator
Location: Burlington, WI
Pay: Starting at $25.00 / hour or more, based on relevant experience and skills
Job Type: Full-Time
Paid Relocation: May be available for highly qualified candidates relocating from more than 100 miles away.
Shift Options:
- Day Shift | 7:00 am - 7:00 pm - typically 3 or 4 days, Monday-Friday
- Night Shift | 7:00 pm - 7:00 am - typically Monday-Thursday
- Schedules may flex based on production needs.
Experience Required: Previous sheetfed offset press operating experience is required. Experience with KBA or Heidelberg equipment is highly preferred; operators with experience on other sheetfed press platforms are encouraged to apply.
Put Your Sheetfed Experience to Work
Quad is seeking experienced Sheetfed First Press Operators to join our Burlington manufacturing team.
Our Burlington facility produces books, brochures, catalogs, calendars, direct mail, and specialty print projects using advanced 10-color sheetfed printing, UV inks, specialty finishes, die cutting, embossing, folding, and gluing capabilities.
As a First Press Operator, you'll take ownership of press setup, print quality, equipment performance, and crew support while producing high-quality work for our customers.
What You'll Do
- Set up and operate multi-color sheetfed offset presses.
- Review job tickets, materials, plates, inks, and production requirements.
- Monitor and adjust color, registration, image placement, and print quality.
- Troubleshoot press issues and perform routine maintenance and minor repairs.
- Complete production and quality documentation.
- Identify and isolate non-conforming materials.
- Train and support Press Operators and Press Assistants as needed.
- Follow all safety, quality, food safety, and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
What We're Looking For
- Previous sheetfed offset press operating experience is required.
- Experience with KBA 864 UV, Heidelberg 640, 1040, 1240, or other sheetfed press platforms is highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of sheetfed offset printing and print quality standards.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to perform routine press maintenance and minor repairs.
- Ability to read job tickets, specifications, and operating procedures.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to distinguish colors used in print production; a color vision assessment may be required.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Leadership, mentoring, or training experience is preferred.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive hand and wrist movements throughout the shift.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally and safely perform the physical requirements of the position.
Why Quad?
At Quad, you'll put your experience to work with advanced sheetfed technology while producing high-quality products for customers across the country.
You'll join an experienced team where craftsmanship, safety, quality, and continuous improvement matter, with opportunities to expand your technical skills and build a long-term career in print manufacturing.
Compensation is based on experience, skills, qualifications, shift, location, and other job-related factors.
Bring Your Sheetfed Experience. Build Your Career at Quad.
If you're an experienced Sheetfed Press Operator who takes pride in print quality, troubleshooting, and helping a press crew succeed, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and see where a career at Quad can take you.
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. 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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