#2 Operator in Press - 3rd shift

Thomson Reuters; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomson Reuters is seeking a #2 Press Operator for its Eagan, Minnesota printing plant. This role involves operating advanced printing presses, ensuring product quality, and performing maintenance tasks. Candidates should have a High School Diploma and experience in an industrial setting, with strong mechanical and technical skills. The position offers competitive pay, a signing bonus, and extensive benefits including vacation, sick days, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

3 weeks vacation

10 sick days

9 holidays

3 floating days

Uniform and laundry service

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health days

Access to Headspace

Retirement plans

Incentive programs

Qualifications

• Experience leading and training others.
• Experience working in an industrial setting with production machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and operating instructions.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Technical skills

Troubleshooting

Lean concepts

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Vocational/Technical Degree

Job description

We are hiring Press Operators 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 operate state-of-the-art offset and digital web presses. For this role, you would also be eligible for a $2,500 signing bonus upon being in the role for 90 days. We have also increased the shift differential for 3rd shift to $5 per hour.

Hours of Work - Eagan, Minnesota

• 3rd shift - 10:30 pm - 6:30 am
• Occasional overtime up to 4 hours per day and occasional weekend shifts

About the Role: In this opportunity as a #2 Press Operator, you will be responsible for:

• Reviewing job specifications for material and set-up requirements
• Performing or delegating set-up tasks
• Monitoring the equipment and product through the job run to ensure a high-quality product
• Performing moderately complex troubleshooting 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
• Accurately marking, verifying, and tagging loads 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 using 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: You're a fit for the role of #2 Press Operator if your background includes:

• Possessing 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

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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 offers supportive workplace policies, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, to help manage personal and professional responsibilities.

• Career Development and Growth: We foster continuous learning with on-the-job coaching, leadership development, Harvard Management Courses, and key talent programs.

• Industry Competitive Benefits: Our benefits include 3 weeks vacation, 10 sick days, 9 holidays, 3 floating days, uniform and laundry service, mental health days, access to Headspace, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, incentive programs, and wellbeing resources.

• Culture: Recognized globally for inclusion, flexibility, and work-life balance, living by values such as Customer Obsession, Winning, Challenging Thinking, Acting Fast, and Collaboration.

• Social Impact: Participate in community impact through paid volunteer days and ESG initiatives.

• Making a Real-World Impact: We support justice, truth, and transparency by helping uphold the rule of law, facilitating commerce, and providing trusted information worldwide.

Thomson Reuters complies with local laws regarding pay disclosure. The hourly pay range for this role in eligible US locations is $21 - $38, plus potential bonuses. Pay is based on experience, skills, and internal equity, and is part of a comprehensive rewards package.

About Us

Thomson Reuters combines trusted content and technology to empower professionals in legal, tax, accounting, compliance, government, and media sectors. With 26,000 employees worldwide, we promote objectivity, fairness, and transparency, and are committed to diversity and inclusion.