#2 Op Prepress Operator

Thomson Reuters; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Pre-Press Operator to join their dynamic team in Eagan, Minnesota. This role offers the chance to work with advanced printing technology while ensuring quality production and fostering a collaborative team environment. With a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence, you'll play a pivotal role in driving efficiency and motivating others. The company values work-life balance and offers competitive benefits, including a signing bonus and a supportive workplace culture. If you're passionate about making a real-world impact and advancing your career in the printing industry, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Signing bonus

2nd shift differential pay

3rd shift differential pay

Comprehensive benefits

Career development opportunities

Work-life balance policies

Vacation and sick days

Social impact initiatives

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Experience leading and training others in an industrial setting.
• Strong mechanical and technical skills with troubleshooting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation and quality production in printing processes.
• Facilitate meetings to drive communication and process improvements.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Technical skills

Leadership

Communication

Troubleshooting

Lean and continuous improvement

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Vocational/Technical Degree

Tools

Production machinery

Offset Presses

Job description

Job Description

We are hiring a Pre- Press Operator for our printing plant team in Eagan, Minnesota. As a #2 Pre- Press Operator, you will be responsible for working as a Mid-Level Operator on our Core Publishing Solutions team. You will be operating state of the art plate setter and cover finishing equipment. 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

• 2nd shift – 2:30 pm – 10:30 pm
• Occasional overtime up to 4 hours per day and occasional weekend shifts

About the Role: In this opportunity as a Pre- Press Operator, you will be responsible for:

• 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.
• Motivating others and creating a team environment.

About You:

• 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.

Candidates must be able to pass a background check and drug test, as applicable for the role.

What’s in it For You?

• Compensation: 2nd shift differential of $4.00 per hour, 3rd shift differential of $5.00 per hour, and a bonus plan.

• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities.

• Career Development and Growth: By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow’s challenges.

• Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include 3 weeks vacation, 10 sick days, 9 company holidays, and more.

• Culture: Globally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion and belonging.

• Social Impact: Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute.

• Making a Real-World Impact: We help our customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency.

Thomson Reuters complies with local laws that require upfront disclosure of the expected pay range for a position. The base compensation range varies across locations. For any eligible US locations, the base compensation hourly range for this role is $21 - $38.

About Us

Thomson Reuters informs the way forward by bringing together the trusted content and technology that people and organizations need to make the right decisions.

We are powered by the talents of 26,000 employees across more than 70 countries. At a time when objectivity, accuracy, fairness, and transparency are under attack, we consider it our duty to pursue them.

As a global business, we rely on the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all employees to deliver on our business goals.