#1 Operator in Press - 3rd Shift

Thomson Reuters•Eagan, MN

23h•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring an experienced Lead/#1 Press Operator for our printing plant team in Eagan, Minnesota. As a Lead/#1 Press Operator, you will be responsible for the performance of the production line and crew on our Core Publishing Solutions team. You will be operating state of the art offset and digital web presses. You would also be eligible for a $2,500 signing bonus upon being in the role for 90 days. In this opportunity as a Lead/#1 Press Operator, you will be responsible for: Providing leadership, work direction, and training/developing the skills of the crew to consistently optimize overall performance. In addition to ensuring that the line is running smoothly and producing a quality product for our customers, Lead Operators are expected to facilitate Tier 1 meetings and Gemba Walk discussions to drive communication and improvements to the processes associated with the equipment. Training for crew members who are temps or are coming in from another area to support workload. Motivating others and creating a team environment.

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, make decisions and resolve machine issues
Experience with Lean and continuous improvement
Good communication skills including experience sharing information across shifts and departments
Proven success as a trainer
The ability to run multiple pieces of equipment is required
Previous experience as a Lead on 1-2 Color Web Offset Presses and 4 Color Sheetfed Offset Presses
Competent with rulers and measurement
Able to read, interpret and explain documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and production orders

Nice To Haves

Candidates with a vocational/technical degree are strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Providing leadership, work direction, and training/developing the skills of the crew to consistently optimize overall performance
Ensuring that the line is running smoothly and producing a quality product for our customers
Facilitating Tier 1 meetings and Gemba Walk discussions to drive communication and improvements to the processes associated with the equipment
Training for crew members who are temps or are coming in from another area to support workload
Motivating others and creating a team environment

Benefits

2nd shift differential of $4.00 per hour
3rd shift differential of $5.00 per hour
Bonus plan
Flex My Way (a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities)
Flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year
Culture of continuous learning and skill development
Grow My Way programming and skills-first approach
On-the-job coaching & learning
Leadership capability development
Harvard Management Courses
Key talent programs
Comprehensive benefit plans
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
Resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more
Social Impact Institute
Two paid volunteer days off annually
Opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives