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Quad's entry-level manufacturing position includes the opportunity to learn the printing process from the ground up and advance in a progressive environment. In this position you will assist in the creation of various well-known magazines/catalogs/newspaper inserts and other related products in our Press department. Part Time Manufacturing wage is $17.50 / hr.
Shift Availability: 2-3 work week schedule
- Week 1- (2) 12-hour shifts (7 a.m. - 7 p.m. or 7 p.m. - 7 a.m.)
- Week 2- (3) 12-hour shifts
Job duties for this position include, but are not limited to:
- Remove product from the end of the printing press or finishing machine.
- Stack loose signatures off a pallet and transfer to table and then place into a collator hopper.
- Transfer completed bundles of product off machine conveyor and stack onto pallets, then place mail bags onto pallet.
- Move product with a hand jack or motorized Raymond or Big Joe lift.
- Comply with all quality, safety and work rules and regulations.
- Effectively communicate with other members of the staff.
- Remove skids of product using a Big Joe and Hand Truck.
- 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:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- At least 18-years of age or older
- A solid work history
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently.
- The ability to read and write; possess good verbal and written comprehension
- Strong interest in manufacturing and a desire to learn.
- The ability to take stacks (average 10-30 lbs.) using repetitive hand/wrist movement, off of the end of a machine (2-4 feet high) and stack product on skids from floor level to 5 feet high using repetitive bending and twisting.
- The ability to remove skids (weighing up to 2400 lbs.) by using a Big Joe and Hand Truck
- Ability to lift stacks of end boards (30 lbs.) as needed.
- Lift rolls of banding strap (60 lb.) as needed.
- Moving logs as needed without lifting them (stand them up or lie them down)
- Ability to adjust stacker using a touch screen.
- Ability to use a vibrating jogging table.
- The ability to take stacks of loose signatures ranging (5-30 lbs.) off a pallet of up to 48” in height and transfer to tabletop work surface 42”, and then place into a collator hopper.
- Ability to transfer completed bundles of product (10-30 lbs.) off machine conveyor and stack onto pallets or into mail bags that potentially weigh from 5 to 75 lbs. Then place mail bags onto pallet.
- The ability to use a hand jack or motorized Raymond or Big Joe lift.
- The ability to use a computer, scissors, and tape gun.
- The ability to read and write; possess good verbal and written comprehension.
- 12 hour shifts (7am-7pm or 7pm-7am)
Additional Shift Information
- Must be able to attend 1 week career readiness workshop from 9:30am-1pm
- Must be able to stand for your full 12-hour shift.
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.
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The Project Engineer I will prepare engineering calculations, design elements, and basic drafting under supervision.
This role will support project tasks while building professional expertise and confidence.
What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Opportunities for professional growth and advancement Collaborative team environment with experienced professionals Exposure to impactful transportation infrastructure projects
Quad is seeking a Mechanical / Project & Facilities Engineer Intern to support both product development and facility engineering functions at our Sussex, WI location. This internship provides hands-on experience with printing equipment projects while also supporting capital improvements, maintenance, energy efficiency initiatives, and facility operations across the plant.
This role is ideal for an engineering student looking to gain real-world exposure to mechanical design, manufacturing support, and facility infrastructure within a fast-paced industrial environment.
Key Responsibilities
Mechanical Engineering Support
- Assist with product and component design and development for printing equipment
- Utilize 3D CAD software (Creo preferred) to support mechanical designs and documentation
- Perform basic engineering calculations and analysis to support design intent and compliance
- Provide engineering support to manufacturing and field service teams
- Assist with project documentation, change tracking, and engineering records
Project & Facility Engineering Support
- Participate as an active team member in planning, developing, and coordinating engineering activities for capital projects, maintenance, renovations, and energy initiatives
- Assist with preparing cost estimates, project schedules, timelines, and scopes of work
- Support coordination with internal teams and external contractors to ensure safe, compliant execution
- Assist with inspections and troubleshooting of facility systems such as HVAC, power distribution, fire protection, compressed air, vacuum, wastewater, steam/condensate, and utility systems
- Help identify energy and material waste and support continuous improvement efforts
- Apply Lean methodology concepts to assigned tasks and projects
- Travel between Quad facilities when required
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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This role plays a critical part in ensuring construction activities are executed in accordance with engineering standards, safety regulations, and project specifications while delivering high-quality transportation facilities on time and within budget.
The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, construction oversight experience, and the ability to coordinate effectively with contractors, stakeholders, and internal project teams.
What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits package Opportunities for professional growth and advancement Collaborative team environment with experienced professionals Exposure to impactful transportation infrastructure projects
Under the direction of the Engineering Manager, the Design Engineer is responsible for the support of new and existing products. This support may include, but is not limited to, product development, prototype generation, laboratory testing and problem solving, from concept to production.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
All employees work to satisfy the customer. Each department has expected core responsibilities, but these responsibilities do not define us. Rather, they simply provide a starting point where we work to satisfy the customer, and continuously improve ourselves, others, and the organization.
· Responsible for understanding the customer’s technical scope of work and delivering designs that meet or exceed expectations.
· Analyzes engineering sketches, specifications, data, drawings and models to determine design factors as well as tolerancing.
· Uses computer aided design tools for two- and three-dimensional magnetic analysis, computation fluid analysis, structural finite element analysis to develop and optimize designs.
· Designs for manufacturability
· Uses lab equipment such as force testers, multimeters, flow meters and environmental chambers to ensure products exceed customer requirements.
· Uses hand tool, soldering tools, and presses to build prototypes and customer evaluations
· Participates and/or leads design reviews and records meeting notes and lessons learned.
· Evaluates and approve design changes, specifications, and drawing releases to ensure compliance with both internal and external specifications and standards.
· Controls drawings, models, and other applicable documents.
· Shall utilize and improve engineering tools with the goal of creating and following consistent processes that ends with a predictable result. Examples of tools include Phase-Gate, FMEA, Control Plans, Engineering Change process, Tolerance Stack-up Calculations, Force Balances, Design for Manufacturing tools, Design Verification Plans, Process Validation, Capability Studies, Measurement System Evaluations, Quality Management and Production Part Approval Processes.
· Support sales staff by providing technical data to present to customers.
· Interface with other departments within and external customers and suppliers.
· Follows policies and procedures according to Quality Management System.
· All other duties as assigned.
Design Engineer
Behavioral
· Must have the potential to advance to Sr Design Engineer
· Proactive on tasks (Completes in a timely manner, uses tools to track task)
· Responsible (demonstrate that others can trust you)
· Demonstrates that he or she can be part of a solution (both technical and behavioral)
· Good verbal and written skills, in both a technical and non-technical environment
Demonstrated Competence:
· Good mechanical aptitude, and working knowledge of different materials (metals, plastics, etc.), coatings/finishes, and hardware.
· Good working knowledge of different manufacturing processes; CNC, injection molding, welding, turning, milling, etc.
· Good working knowledge of spring design
· Ability to support customer meetings and work directly with customers on design-related tasks.
· Ability to work with suppliers as it relates to prototype builds and associated changes and corrections.
· Able to design product(s) with input from others on lessons learned and best practices.
· Tends to work on projects, and not programs involving multiple designs and products.
· Participates in Root Cause analysis, DFMEAs, PFMEAs, Control Plans, Corrective Actions and other Quality activities.
· Understands the Cost of Goods (COGS) and how design impacts the material and manufacturing costs.
· Identifies design constraints and works with internal and external resources to resolve the constraints.
· Understands and utilizes all applicable processes and procedures.
Education and/or Experience:
· Bachelor's Degree (BS) from an accredited college or university in an Engineering related field or acceptable type and amount of work experience in a design role.
· 1-year design experience.
· Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Suite of products with a strong working knowledge of Excel.
· Demonstrated knowledge of SolidWorks or other 3D Modeling software.
· Experience with DFMEA, PFMEA, DOE, and other AIAG procedures preferred.
· Experience with magnetic analyses, computation fluid dynamics and finite element analysis preferred.
MANUFACTURING PLANT IN WAUKESHA WI IS LOOKING FOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEERS. LOOKING FOR SOMEONE SHARP WITH CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT ENGINEER.
SHIFT: 7AM-330PM
SALARY: $73K-$94K + 5% TARGET BONUS
PTO: YOU GET 2 WEEKS AFTER 90 DAYS (5 PERSONAL/SICK DAYS & 5 DAYS PTO)Manufacturing Engineer
Core Responsibilities
- Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, routings, work instructions, and standard work to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on OEE, scrap reduction, labor efficiency, throughput, and productivity gains.
- Design and implement tooling, fixtures, automation, and poka-yoke solutions to improve process capability and repeatability.
- Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and downtime drivers; lead structured root-cause analysis (5 Why, Fishbone, A3) and corrective actions.
- Partner with Quality to develop control plans, PFMEAs, Cp/Cpk studies, and standardized inspection methods.
- Support new product introductions through process development, equipment validation, pilot builds, and launch activities.
- Drive cost-reduction initiatives via cycle time improvements, material yield optimization, and value engineering.
- Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance to improve equipment reliability, preventive maintenance strategies, and uptime.
- Maintain accurate manufacturing documentation including BOMs, routings, standard times, work instructions, and process flow diagrams.
- Evaluate capital equipment needs, build ROI justifications, and manage installation and commissioning.
- Provide hands-on floor support to troubleshoot issues and stabilize daily production.
- Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and internal operational standards.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related Engineering discipline
- 3–7 years of Manufacturing Engineering or process improvement experience
- Strong understanding of process flow development and production optimization
- Experience with structured problem-solving methodologies (5 Why, Fishbone, A3, etc.)
- Proven record of improving productivity, quality, or cost in a manufacturing environment
Preferred:
- Experience in job shop or mixed-model manufacturing
- Familiarity with ERP/MES systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, SmartFactory, etc.)
- Automation, robotics, CNC, or assembly experience
- Lean or Six Sigma certification
- Capital equipment implementation and ROI justification experience
Now Hiring: Product Supervisor - High Voltage Testing — Prolec‑GE Waukesha
Location: Waukesha, WI | 100% Onsite | 1st shift | Monday - Friday
Ready to power up your career?
Prolec‑GE Waukesha is seeking a Product Supervisor - High Voltage Testing who thrives at the intersection of people leadership, experience with electrical engineering, high‑voltage safety, and technical decision‑making.
If you’re energized by guiding teams, ensuring strict safety compliance, solving complex electrical problems, and keeping operations running with discipline and precision — this could be your next big opportunity.
What You’ll Do
As our Product Supervisor - High Voltage Testing, you’ll be the leadership anchor in a high‑voltage testing environment where safety and accuracy are everything. Your impact will include:
Safety & Compliance Leadership (Top Priority)
- Enforcing high‑voltage safety rules, lockout/tagout, grounding, and test‑bay controls
- Leading safety briefings, risk assessments, and incident investigations
- Having the confidence and authority to stop work immediately when unsafe conditions arise
Team Leadership & Development
- Supervising a team of highly skilled test technicians
- Coaching, mentoring, and addressing behavioral or procedural deviations
- Building trust, communicating expectations clearly, and fostering a culture of accountability
Technical Oversight & Test Execution
- Overseeing daily test operations to ensure quality, accuracy, and adherence to approved procedures
- Troubleshooting test issues and coordinating closely with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing
- Making sound go/no‑go decisions under pressure — without compromising safety or compliance
Operational Excellence
- Maintaining accurate training, attendance, and documentation
- Identifying process gaps and driving improvements that enhance safety, consistency, and efficiency
- Supporting internal/external audits with strong attention to detail and documentation discipline
What You Bring
We’d love to meet you if you’re someone who has:
- A Bachelor’s in Engineering or Operations Management (or relevant experience with strong manufacturing leadership)
- Experience in electrical testing, high‑voltage environments, or an electrical mindset
- A leadership style that is confident, steady, empathetic, and able to hold firm boundaries
- Strong communication skills — able to stay calm, clear, and professional in fast‑paced, high‑risk situations
- A willingness to learn quickly, ask questions, and adapt to technical processes
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and comfort navigating manufacturing systems
Bonus advantages for experience with:
Transformers
Switchgear
Power distribution products
Electrical Engineering
Physical & Work Environment
This is a hands‑on, on‑the‑floor leadership role in a high‑voltage test environment. You’ll be:
- Moving throughout the manufacturing area
- Working near energized equipment (with full training & protections)
- Lifting up to 25 lbs as needed
- Splitting time between office tasks and shop‑floor oversight (best of both worlds)
Why Prolec GE Waukesha?
At Prolec‑GE Waukesha, you’ll step into a role where your leadership directly protects people, strengthens reliability, and supports the products that power communities across the country.
You’ll join a team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and strong technical discipline — and you’ll grow your own leadership capability in the process.
Ready to energize your career?
Apply now and help shape the future of power transformation!
Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.
Job Title: Manufacturing Supervisor
Location: Waukesha, WI | 100% Onsite
Company: Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc.
Employment Type: Full-Time 40+ hours | Long term | Permanent
About the Role
Are you passionate about driving operational excellence and leading high-performing teams? As a Manufacturing Supervisor, you will play a critical role in ensuring production goals are met while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dynamic team, optimize processes, and make a measurable impact on our manufacturing operations.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and Inspire: Supervise and motivate your team to achieve production targets, maintain quality standards, and foster a culture of safety and accountability.
- Drive Operational Excellence: Monitor workflows, troubleshoot production challenges, and implement solutions that enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
- Champion Quality: Ensure compliance with manufacturing procedures and engineering instructions, investigate non-conformance issues, and take corrective action.
- Develop Talent: Participate in hiring, create training plans, and provide coaching and feedback to build strong, skilled teams.
- Promote Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process enhancements and lead initiatives that align with plant goals.
- Ensure Safety & Compliance: Maintain a safe work environment, conduct investigations when necessary, and uphold company and union guidelines.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree with 3–5 years of manufacturing leadership experience (or equivalent leadership experience).
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Degree in Operations Management or Engineering.
- Experience in a unionized environment.
- Background in engineered-product manufacturing.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Key Skills for Success
- Proven leadership and team-building abilities.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Why Join Us?
At Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc., we value innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. You’ll have the opportunity to lead impactful projects, work with cross-functional teams, and contribute to a company that powers progress. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive environment where your ideas matter.
Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.
Our client is an OEM that delivers complete confidence every day to manufacturers worldwide who need customized solutions.
The Project Engineer designs all aspects of all combustion systems and process equipment meeting safety standards, project deadlines and project cost constraints to meet or exceed their customer’s needs. You may be required to assist in directing and coordinating activities to meet project specifications and deadlines as a group leader while managing direct reports.
Qualifications:
• Must have Industrial Equipment Experience (Industrial burners is a plus)
• Must have Project Engineering experience with emphasis on custom designs; this is not a product development position
• Must have strong 3D modeling skills using Solidworks (other similar CAD systems considered)
• Must understand and be able to use effectively Microsoft Office - Excel
• Must have experience with 3D modeling of large assemblies
• Must have design experience heavy in sheet metal fabrications and structural steel weldments, and integrating various outsourced purchased components
• Ability to handle multiple projects
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• Must have the desire & ability to collaborate on designs & problem-solving
BENEFITS
- Medical & Vision Insurance
- Supplemental Insurance Plans Available
- Dental Insurance (Company paid)
- STD and Life & AD&D Insurance (Company paid)
- 401(K) Matching
- PTO & Unpaid Excused Absences
- Uniforms (Company paid)
- Training & Apprenticeship Opportunities
- Safety Shoe & Glasses Reimbursement Program
- Gym Membership Reimbursement Program
JOB SUMMARY
A Welder II is responsible for welding and joining various metal components and structures, ensuring they meet quality standards and engineering specifications. The job involves operating welding equipment, interpreting technical drawings, and contributing to the fabrication process to create high-quality, durable products. Welder II will work closely with Welder Is to ensure proper techniques and work order directions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Depending on the job requirements, perform welding tasks using various welding processes, such as MIG, TIG, or arc welding.
- Sets up and adjusts welding equipment, including selecting the appropriate welding tools, gas, and wire.
- Use cutting tools, grinders, and other equipment to prepare workpieces by cleaning, beveling, or cutting them to the required size and shape.
- Inspects welded joints and completed assemblies to verify that they meet quality and dimensional specifications.
- Follows safety procedures and wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure a safe work environment.
- Receives training for welding certificates that apply to the different alloys that need welding.
- Train Welder Is and give them directions on daily tasks and welding techniques.
- Completes more difficult welding projects and passes on the more straightforward projects to Welder Is.
- Responsible for ordering all welding supplies.
The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position. It shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position. An individual in this position must successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of welding experience.
- Working knowledge of safety protocols.
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings.
- Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures (TIG, MIG, ARC, settling torch, plasma cutter)
- Must possess own toolbox and tools for the position.
- Ability to identify grades of steal and what filler rods are required to perform tasks.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Strong teamwork skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- High school degree or equivalent.
- Apprenticeship or vocational training.
- 10+ years of welding experience.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to the floor.
- Exert 1 to 25 pounds of force 75% of the time.
- Exert 26 to 50 pounds of force 5% of the time.
- Exert 50 plus pounds of force 5% of the time.
- Ability to read machine dial gages, blueprints, precision measuring instruments, and computer screens.
- Read English and understand sketches, routings, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Communicate effectively with employees.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Indoor shop-based position.
- Moderate noise levels from operating machines.
- Physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts.
- Machining fumes, dust, and mist.
- Skin exposed to oils and cutting fluids.
- Eye exposure to UV lighting.
1st Shift
Compensation details: 30-40 Hourly Wage
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