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Skilled Finishing Operators - Full-Time Wisconsin at Quad

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Job Description

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.

Job Description

Quad is currently seeking experienced Finishing Operators to work at our Wisconsin locations. These operators are responsible for set up and operation of Finishing equipment to customer specifications. In addition, the individual selected for this role will be expected to lead by example by holding employees accountable to Quad's safety initiatives. Starting wage for these roles start at $21+

Paid relocation may be available for highly qualified candidates 100+ miles from the plant. Your recruiter will provide you with details.

Headquartered in Wisconsin, Quad is a global marketing experience company that helps brands connect with consumers through state-of-the-art technology and data-driven intelligence. With approximately 12,000 employees in 14 countries, we serve around 2,500 clients, including industry-leading blue-chip companies that serve both business and consumers in multiple industry verticals, with a particular focus on commerce, including retail, consumer packaged goods, and direct-to-consumer; financial services; and health. Quad is ranked among the largest agency companies in the U.S. by Ad Age, buoyed by its full-service media agency, Rise, and creative agency, Betty. Quad is also one of the largest commercial printers in North America, according to Printing Impressions.

The Finishing machines included are:

  • Stitcher Operator
  • Binder Operator
  • Gather Operator
  • Polywrap Operator
  • Perfect Binder Operator

We Offer:

Competitive Pay - depending on position, experience, and location.

  • Excellent Benefits.
  • Shift options vary per plant to include 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and the opportunity for overtime.
  • Great work environment, team culture, and caring co-workers!


Qualifications

Candidates must have experience operating machinery. The ability to bend and lift 10-15 pounds continuously, ability to lift up to 70 pounds occasionally, stand long hours, use hands and wrists continuously in controlled movement, receive and follow instructions and use vision in order to identify defects, performing repetitious tasks in a fast-paced atmosphere with or without a reasonable accommodation is necessary. Ability to work 12 hour rotating shifts including days, nights, evenings and weekends is required. Mechanical aptitude and excellent communication skills, including good verbal and written comprehension is required. The ability to perform basic math calculations is essential. Prior Finishing Operator experience and proven familiarity of Finishing equipment is desired.


We offer excellent benefits to eligible employees, including 401(k), holidays, vacations and more.
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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PandoLogic. Category:Manufacturing,

Typical mid-level pay: $40k for Print Binding and Finishing Workers nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$40k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$31k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $58k

Slight employer advantage

Standard dynamics. Preparation and demonstrated value matter most.

Hiring leverage
Balanced
Wage leverage âš  Disconnect
Constrained
Mobility
Limited
Durability
Mostly durable

Who this leverage applies to

Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Wage disconnect: Hiring is active but pay hasn't responded—negotiate on other terms.
Limited mobility: Few adjacent roles—switching employers is harder.

Focus on demonstrating unique fit and value.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

-16%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
Typical: High school diploma or equivalent

Consider building adjacent skills to stay marketable.

Labor data: BLS 2024