#2 Operator in Press - 3rd Shift

Thomson Reuters; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development and Growth

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive vacation and sick leave benefits

Access to wellness programs

Job summary

Thomson Reuters in Eagan, Minnesota, is hiring a #2 Press Operator for their printing plant team. This mid-level role involves operating advanced web presses, ensuring product quality, and participating in safety programs. Candidates should have a high school diploma and a strong background in operating machinery, leading teams, and understanding Lean principles. The position offers up to $34 per hour, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including flexible work arrangements and career development programs.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and training others.
• Experience working in an industrial setting with production machinery.
• Solid understanding of Lean concepts and continuous improvement.
• Ability to lift and move various weights regularly.

Responsibilities

• Review job specifications for material and set‑up requirements.
• Operate state-of-the-art offset and digital web presses.
• Monitor equipment and product quality during job runs.
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Participate in company safety programs and contribute to a safe culture.

Skills

Leading and training others

Troubleshooting mechanical issues

Strong mechanical and technical skills

Understanding of Lean concepts

Measurement competence

Education

High School Diploma/GED or higher

Job description

We are hiring a #2 Press Operator for our printing plant team in Eagan, Minnesota. As a #2 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 offset and digital web presses. For this role, you would also be eligible for $2,500 in bonuses after 90 days in the role.

Hours of Work – Eagan, Minnesota
3rd shift – 10:30 pm – 6:30 am, Monday – Friday
Occasional overtime up to 4 hours per day and occasional weekend shifts.

About the Role

• Reviewing job specifications for material and set‑up requirements
• Performing or delegating set‑up tasks
• Monitoring equipment and product through the job run to ensure a high‑quality product
• Performing moderately complex trouble‑shooting related to product or equipment
• Communicating effectively during shift and at shift hand‑off
• Evaluating mechanical condition of equipment, completing preventive maintenance, involving Maintenance as needed
• Using computer‑based workflow applications to manage files
• Accurately documenting activities on Tier Boards and in relevant systems (MII, SAP), e.g., material usage, equipment issues, etc
• Accurately marking, verifying, and tagging loads correctly to ensure inventory accuracy
• Providing work direction to others, whether direct crew or other individuals in the workstream
• Actively participating in company safety programs and contributing to a safe culture
• Performing training as needed
• Meeting or exceeding established quality and productivity standards utilizing standard work procedures
• Implementing, performing, and sustaining housekeeping procedures to maintain work area and equipment
• Participating in project teams as needed
• Recommending and implementing process improvements
• Filling in for other operators as needed including covering absences or breaks

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, and work independently and as part of a team to resolve issues
• Solid understanding of Lean concepts and continuous improvement
• Competent with rulers and measurement
• Able to read and interpret 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

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. This includes flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year.
• Career Development and Growth: On‑the‑job coaching, learning, leadership capability development, Harvard Management courses, key talent programs.
• Industry Competitive Benefits: 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.
• 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 Your Thinking, Act Fast / Learn Fast, and Stronger Together.
• Social Impact: Employees receive 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 help our customers pursue justice, truth, and transparency, supporting the rule of law, commerce, and unbiased information worldwide.

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 U.S. locations, the base hourly range for this role is $18 USD – $34 USD. Base pay is positioned within the range based on skills, experience, and internal equity. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive total reward program which also includes flexible benefits and wellbeing programs. This role may also be eligible for an annual bonus based on enterprise and individual performance.

To ensure we can do that, we seek talented, qualified employees in all our operations around the world regardless of race, color, sex/gender, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under applicable law. Thomson Reuters is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer providing a drug‑free workplace.

We also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law.

More information about Thomson Reuters can be found on thomsonreuters.com