Operator #1

Thomson Reuters • Eagan, MN

17h • $23 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

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. Candidates with a vocational/technical degree are strongly preferred
• 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
• 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

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
• 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

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees