1st Shift Equipment Operator

Taylor Corporation; North Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Dental

Vision

Wellness programs

Life and disability coverage

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Taylor Corporation is hiring an Equipment Operator for our North Mankato, MN facility. The role involves setting up and operating multi-color inline equipment, ensuring adherence to job specifications, and maintaining quality throughout production runs.

Applicants should have mechanical/technical aptitude, basic math for label dimensions, and the ability to follow detailed work orders. The job runs on 1st shift, Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Mechanical and technical skills/aptitude.
• Basic math skills to read ruler and calculate label dimensions for stock optimization.
• Ability to operate equipment to obtain proficiency as measured through production and quality standards.
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions for work orders.
• Ability to communicate professionally.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Carry out accurately and precisely detailed instructions from job orders.
• Identify possible errors or problems and take prompt action to correct.
• Set up/adjust press for job runs to meet specifications.
• Monitor product for quality during job runs.
• Check preciseness of detail against specifications.
• Take action to correct any problems.
• Monitor equipment during job runs.
• Remain alert to mechanical problems and refer as necessary to maintenance.
• Initiate the start up and running of jobs in keeping with production schedule.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and upkeep.
• Meet standards for output, waste, and spoilage.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines.
• Keep workspace clean and organized for efficiency in shift changeovers.
• Complete with accuracy related logs and paperwork.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Math skills

Equipment operation

Reading instructions

Professional communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Come Work with Us! Taylor is proud to now offer “DailyPay”. With “DailyPay”, you can get paid on your very first day. No more waiting for direct deposit or a paper check! https://www.dailypay.com/partners/taylorcorp/ Taylor Corporation is a growing, dynamic company with big plans for the future ― and our people. Family owned and proud of it, we power our employees’ potential and strive to create opportunity and security for every member of the team. We’re passionate about our work, we believe there is always a better way, and we’re in this for the long haul. Ready to build a career? It’s time to look at Taylor.

Your Opportunity:

Taylor Corporation is looking for an Equipment Operator in our North Mankato-MN facility.

Work Authorization:

To be considered for the Taylor opportunities, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

Your Responsibilities:

• Carry out accurately and precisely detailed instructions from job orders
• Identify possible errors or problems and take prompt action to correct
• Set up/adjust press for job runs to meet specifications
• Monitor product for quality during job runs.
• Check preciseness of detail against specifications.
• Take action to correct any problems
• Monitor equipment during job runs.
• Remain alert to mechanical problems and refer as necessary to maintenance
• Initiate the start up and running of jobs in keeping with production schedule
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and upkeep
• Meet standards for output, waste, and spoilage
• Adhere to all safety guidelines.
• Keep workspace clean and organized for efficiency in shift changeovers
• Complete with accuracy related logs and paperwork

Your Shift:

1st Shift; Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm

You Must Have:

• Mechanical and technical skills/aptitude
• Basic math skills to read ruler and calculate label dimensions for stock optimization
• Ability to operate equipment to obtain proficiency as measured through production and quality standards
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions for work orders
• Ability to communicate professionally
• Strong attention to detail

Requirements Within This Position:

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information and ideas so others will understand
• Regularly required to remain in a stationary position
• Constantly operates machinery and handles products including print materials
• Frequently required to move inside the facility
• Regularly move up to 25+ pounds (lift, push, pull and/or carry)

We Would Also Prefer:

• Ability to distinguish colors
• Experience in a production related environment

General Examples:

Complex multi-color and multi-process inline equipment, Photocopy digital high speed multi-color technical web press with finishing

About Taylor Corporation:

One of the largest print and communications firms in North America, Taylor’s family of companies provides a diverse set of products, services and technologies that address the toughest business challenges.

We work diligently each day to create printed and digital marketing communication solutions that help power many of the world’s most recognizable brands.

With more than 50 years of category expertise and 10,000 employees spanning dozens of U.S. states and multiple countries, Taylor serves businesses and distributors both large and small.

Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including a choice of several health plans, dental, vision, wellness programs, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off (PTO) and 64 hours of annual holiday pay.

Benefits:

• a choice of several health plans
• dental
• vision
• wellness programs
• life and disability coverage
• flexible spending accounts
• health savings accounts
• a 401(k) plan with company match
• paid time off (PTO)
• 64 hours of annual holiday pay

Employer Information:

The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Taylor Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Taylor Corporation including all partners and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

Join more than a company – become part of a family. Imagine a company whose core purpose is to create opportunity and security for its employees. That’s us, that’s Taylor. If you’re ready for something bigger – more challenge, more variety, more pathways for professional growth – we should talk. We’re passionate about our work, we believe there is always a better way, and we’re looking for people like you.