#2 Operator in Press - 1st shift

Thomson Reuters•Eagan, MN

13d•$21 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring a Press Operator for our printing plant team in Eagan, Minnesota. As a #2 Press Operator, you will be responsible for working as a Mid-Level Operator on our Core Print Solutions team. You will be operating state of the art offset and digital web presses. For this role, you would also be eligible for a $2,500 signing bonus upon being in the role for 90 days. Hours of Work – Eagan, Minnesota 1st shift – 6:30 am – 2:30 pm Occasional overtime up to 4 hours per day and occasional weekend shifts About the Role: In this opportunity as a #2 Operator in Press , you will: Reviewing job specifications for material and set-up requirements Performing or delegating set-up tasks Monitoring the equipment and product through the job run to ensure a high-quality product Performing moderately complex trouble-shooting related to product or equipment Communicating effectively during shift and at shift hand-off Evaluating mechanical condition of equipment, completing preventive maintenance; involving Maintenance as needed Using computer-based workflow applications to manage files Accurately documenting activities on Tier Boards and in relevant systems (MII, SAP), i.e., material usage, equipment issues, etc Accurately marking, verifying, and tagging loads correctly to ensure inventory accuracy Providing work direction to others, whether direct crew or other individuals in the workstream Actively participating in company safety programs and contributing to a safe culture Performing training as needed Meeting or exceeding established quality and productivity standards utilizing standard work procedures Implementing, performing and sustaining housekeeping procedures to maintain work area and equipment Participating in project teams as needed. Recommending and implementing process improvements Filling in for other Operators as needed including covering absences or breaks

Requirements

Possess a 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, with the ability to troubleshoot, and work independently and as part of a team to resolve issues
Solid understanding of Lean concepts and continuous improvement
Competent with rulers and measurement
Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and production orders
Can regularly lift at least 5 lbs. above the shoulder as well as push, pull and lift at least 10 lbs occasionally up to 50 lbs
Regularly standing walking, crouching, bending, reaching and kneeling

Nice To Haves

Candidates with a vocational/technical degree are strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Reviewing job specifications for material and set-up requirements
Performing or delegating set-up tasks
Monitoring the equipment and product through the job run to ensure a high-quality product
Performing moderately complex trouble-shooting related to product or equipment
Communicating effectively during shift and at shift hand-off
Evaluating mechanical condition of equipment, completing preventive maintenance; involving Maintenance as needed
Using computer-based workflow applications to manage files
Accurately documenting activities on Tier Boards and in relevant systems (MII, SAP), i.e., material usage, equipment issues, etc
Accurately marking, verifying, and tagging loads correctly to ensure inventory accuracy
Providing work direction to others, whether direct crew or other individuals in the workstream
Actively participating in company safety programs and contributing to a safe culture
Performing training as needed
Meeting or exceeding established quality and productivity standards utilizing standard work procedures
Implementing, performing and sustaining housekeeping procedures to maintain work area and equipment
Participating in project teams as needed.
Recommending and implementing process improvements
Filling in for other Operators as needed including covering absences or breaks

Benefits

2nd shift differential of $4.00 per hour, 3rd shift differential of $5.00 per hour, and a bonus plan.
Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance.
By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow’s challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future. We provide on-the-job coaching &and learning, leadership capability development, Harvard Management Courses, key talent programs.
We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include 3 weeks vacation, 10 sick days, 9 company holidays, 3 floating days, uniform and laundry service, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more. We live by our values: Obsess over our Customers, Compete to Win, Challenge (Y)our Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, and Stronger Together.
Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.

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