Skilled Part-Time Finishing Press Assistant/Operator

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’s Chalfont facility is seeking Night Shift Part-Time 1st Pressman and Press Assistants (with the chance of becoming full time) to join our growing team! This is an excellent opportunity to learn the Printing/Finishing process from the ground up in a progressive, high-tech manufacturing environment. Many employees who start in this role advance into full-time Machine Operator positions, making this an ideal entry point for individuals seeking long-term career growth.

Work Schedule (Required – No Exceptions)

This position follows a 2-3 (day) workweek with working every other weekend 7am-7pm

Or

Follows an every Sun-Tuesday night every other Sat. night or every Wednesday -Friday every other Sat. night 7pm-7am

Also once interviewed Part time schedules could be modified

If you are unable to commit to one of these schedules reliably, please do not apply.

Attendance and schedule consistency are crucial for effective training, seamless team coverage, and operational success.

Compensation

Starting wages: $18.00 for press assistants( based on experience and employment history)

Starting wages: $ 21-24 for 1st pressman (based on experience and employment history)

Additional $1.25/hour night shift differential

Career Growth 

Press/Finishing Employees who demonstrate strong performance, reliability, and mechanical aptitude can move into:

Skilled Machine Operator positions

Production leadership opportunities

Quad invests in training and provides a clear pathway for motivated individuals to grow their careers in manufacturing and printing.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Press assistant

Hanging rolls of Pre-printed paper

Work with glue/ink and maintain glue/ink pockets

Scanning and tracking rolls

Follow all quality, safety, and production guidelines

Communicate effectively with team members

Assist with special handwork, and customer-specific requests

Maintain clean and orderly work areas

First Pressman

Setting/monitoring/maintaining register and folds/perfs/die cuts

Setting up computers, units/folders and auxillary equipment

Assisting in preventive maintenance

Follow all quality, safety, and production guidelines

Communicate effectively with team members

Assist with special handwork, and customer-specific requests

Maintain clean and orderly work areas

Qualifications

Must be 18 years of age or older

Printing, factory, or mechanical experience is a plus

Strong mechanical aptitude

Ability to read/write measurements

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Basic computer/touchscreen skills

Ability to perform repetitive hand/wrist movements

Ability to lift 10–20 lbs regularly and handle materials up to 80 lbs

Ability to move materials from pallets (up to 48") to work surfaces (42")

Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment

Strong teamwork and independent-work capabilities

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.

Drug-Free Workplace