#2 Operator in Press - 2nd shift

Thomson Reuters•Eagan, MN

About The Position

Thomson Reuters is hiring a #2 Operator in Press for its printing plant team in Eagan, Minnesota. This is a mid-level operator role on the Core Print Solutions team, operating offset and digital web presses. The position is on second shift, from 2:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. It includes occasional overtime of up to four hours per day and occasional weekend shifts. The role is eligible for a $2,500 signing bonus after 90 days in the role. The operator reviews job specifications, helps set up and monitor press jobs, troubleshoots moderately complex issues, and ensures quality and productivity standards are met. The role also involves coordinating work and shift hand-offs, documenting production and inventory activity, performing preventive maintenance and housekeeping, training others as needed, and contributing to safety and process improvement efforts. The position may require filling in for other operators.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or higher.
Experience leading and training others.
Experience working in an industrial setting with a wide range of production machinery.
Strong mechanical and technical skills, including troubleshooting and resolving issues independently and as part of a team.
Solid understanding of Lean concepts and continuous improvement.
Competent with rulers and measurement.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and production orders.
Ability to regularly lift at least 5 lbs. above the shoulder and to push, pull, and lift at least 10 lbs., occasionally up to 50 lbs.
Ability to regularly stand, walk, crouch, bend, reach, and kneel.

Nice To Haves

Vocational or technical degree.

Responsibilities

Review job specifications for material and setup requirements.
Perform or delegate setup tasks.
Monitor equipment and product during job runs to ensure a high-quality product.
Perform moderately complex troubleshooting related to products or equipment.
Communicate effectively during shifts and at shift hand-off.
Evaluate equipment mechanical condition and complete preventive maintenance, involving Maintenance as needed.
Use computer-based workflow applications to manage files.
Document activities accurately on Tier Boards and in relevant systems, including MII and SAP, such as material usage and equipment issues.
Mark, verify, and tag loads correctly to ensure inventory accuracy.
Provide work direction to direct crew members or others in the workstream.
Participate in company safety programs and contribute to a safe culture.
Perform training as needed.
Meet or exceed established quality and productivity standards using standard work procedures.
Implement and sustain housekeeping procedures for the work area and equipment.
Participate in project teams as needed.
Recommend and implement process improvements.
Fill in for other Operators as needed, including covering absences or breaks.

Benefits

$2,500 signing bonus after 90 days in the role.
Second-shift differential of $4.00 per hour; third-shift differential of $5.00 per hour.
Bonus plan and potential annual bonus based on enterprise and individual performance.
Flexible workplace policies and arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to eight weeks per year.
On-the-job coaching and learning, leadership development, Harvard Management Courses, and key talent programs.
Three weeks of vacation, 10 sick days, nine company holidays, and three floating days.
Uniform and laundry service.
Two company-wide Mental Health Days off and access to the Headspace app.
Retirement savings.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee incentive programs.
Resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
Two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to participate in pro-bono consulting projects and ESG initiatives.
Hourly base compensation range of $21 to $39 for eligible U.S. locations.