About the role
General Purpose of Job
As an Offset Plate Maker at Quad, you'll play a hands-on role in bringing print to life. You'll oversee the plate-making process from start to finish — generating digital impositions, producing press-ready plates, maintaining equipment, and ensuring every plate meets our quality standards. You'll collaborate with internal and external customers to keep the printing process running smoothly and efficiently. Key Responsibilities
Create digital plate surfaces with precision and care
Maintain platemaking equipment, including daily and weekly processor maintenance, loading materials, and troubleshooting Creo errors
Load and unload platemaking materials to and from equipment to manufacture plates for press usage
Troubleshoot equipment and process issues as they arise, keeping production on track
Inspect plates for quality, ensuring every product meets our high standards
Track and move job components through production using Smart tools
Job Requirements
Education
High School diploma or GED required. Equivalent training and experience may be considered in place of formal education. Appropriate education and/or experience may be substituted on an equivalent basis. Experience
No prior experience required — we'll help you build the skills you need to succeed. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Basic working knowledge of computer systems used in the Plate room (Mac OS/Windows OS & Imaging Job Control)
Basic mechanical skills
Ability to work schedules necessary to meet production needs — shifts may vary; overtime as required
Knowledge of press layout configurations, including Saddle Stitch, Perfect Binding, Gatefolds, half and ¾ webs
Basic understanding of workflows and procedures in the area
Ability to read, comprehend, and write instructions and correspondence, and present information when necessary
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in units of measure
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. Employees can be expected to be paid an hourly range of $22-$33, based on variations in knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions.