Quad has an immediate opening to join our team as a Roller Maker in the CR/T division. Please note that this position will not be working out of the Hartford CR/T plant, but the Kingston location, located in Sussex, WI. Wage starts at $20.00 / hour or more based on experience.
As a Roller Maker, you will be involved in the rubber roller recovery process. This is a specialized process of refurbishing the many rubber rollers that the Quad operations utilize. The hours of this position are days, M-F, with overtime as needed. We’re willing to train the right individual for the job. Other duties include:
- Receive and schedule roller recovery orders for all Quad print plants
- Remove bearings and inspect journal ends for defects
- Strip rubber off old rollers using a stripping lathe
- Build the rollers with the use of 3- roll builders utilizing rolls of raw rubber
- Machine and Polish rollers with the use of grinding/polishing lathes
- Finish rollers to press ready state – paint cores, package, install bearings
- Ability to read blueprints and precision measuring devices – micrometer, tape measure, dial indicators
- The ability to perform basic math calculations is essential
- Willing to learn the operations of various lathes
- The successful candidate must be able to thrive in a team environment and work independently with minimal supervision.
- A working knowledge of Microsoft Office/Windows-based software is strongly desired
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. or greater is required
- The ability to drive a forklift is required
- High school diploma or a GED preferred
