#2 Operator in PrePress - 3rd Shift

Reuters; Eagan (MN); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Reuters in Eagan, Minnesota, is seeking a #2 Operator in Prepress for our Core Print Solutions team. In this mid-level role you will provide leadership and work direction, and train crew members to optimize performance during each job run.

You will review job specifications, set up tasks, monitor quality, perform troubleshooting, and collaborate with maintenance. The position requires lean experience, good communication, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs; shifts are 10:30 PM–6:30 AM with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and explain safety rules and production orders.
• Experience with Lean and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication across shifts and departments.
• Proven success as a trainer.
• Proficient with rulers and measurement tools.
• Able to regularly lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Review job specifications for material and setup requirements.
• Perform or delegate setup tasks.
• Monitor equipment and product during runs to ensure quality.
• Troubleshoot moderately complex issues.
• Communicate during shift hand-offs.
• Evaluate equipment condition and involve maintenance as needed.
• Lead and train crew to optimize overall performance.
• Use computer-based workflow applications to manage files.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.

Skills

Reading & explaining safety rules

Lean & continuous improvement

Cross-shift communication

Trainer experience

Measurement tools proficiency

Stand, walk, lift actions

Background check & drug test

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Measuring tools (rulers)

Job description

Job DescriptionWe are hiring a #2 Operator in Prepress for our printing plant team in Eagan, Minnesota. In this mid-level operator role on our Core Print Solutions team, you will provide leadership and work direction, and train and develop crew members to consistently optimize overall performance.Location: Eagan, Minnesota Schedule: 3rd shift, 10:30 PM to 6:30 AM, with occasional overtime of up to 4 hours per day and occasional weekend shifts ### Key Responsibilities* Review job specifications for material and set-up requirements* Perform or delegate set-up tasks* Monitor equipment and product throughout the job run to ensure high quality* Perform moderately complex troubleshooting related to product or equipment* Communicate effectively during the shift and at shift hand-off* Evaluate the mechanical condition of equipment, complete preventive maintenance, and involve Maintenance as needed* Use computer-based workflow applications to manage files* Work independently, since results are not typically checked by others* Provide leadership, work direction, and training to crew members to consistently optimize overall performance ### Required Qualifications* High School Diploma, GED, or higher* Ability to read, interpret, and explain safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and production orders* Experience with Lean and continuous improvement* Good communication skills, including experience sharing information across shifts and departments* Proven success as a trainer* Competence with rulers and measurement tools* Able to regularly lift at least 5 lbs. above the shoulder, and occasionally push, pull, and lift at least 10 lbs. up to 50 lbs.* Able to regularly stand, walk, crouch, bend, reach, and kneel* Able to pass a background check and drug test, as applicable for the role ### Preferred Qualifications* Vocational or technical degree #LI-CB1**What’s in it For You?*** **Flexibility & Work-Life Balance:** 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 commitment of empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance.* **Career Development and Growth:** 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.* **Industry Competitive Benefits:** We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include paid leave, 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.* **Culture:** 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.* **Social Impact:** 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.* **Making a Real-World Impact:** We are one of the few companies globally that helps its customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency. Together, with the professionals and institutions we serve, we help uphold the rule of law, turn the wheels of commerce, catch bad actors, report the facts, and provide trusted, unbiased information to people all over the world.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, unless otherwise noted, the base compensation hourly range for this role is $21 USD - $39 USD.Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills and experience with consideration given to internal equity. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive Total Reward program which also includes flexible and supportive benefits and other wellbeing programs.This role may also be eligible for an Annual Bonus based on a combination of enterprise and individual performance.