#3 Operator in Press - 3rd Shift

Thomson Reuters; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $2,500

Job summary

Thomson Reuters is hiring a #3 Press Operator for our Eagan, Minnesota printing plant. You will work on state‑of‑the‑art offset and digital web presses, ensuring smooth operation and quality across jobs. The role includes reading job specs, staging materials, and supporting the crew on the press.

We offer a $2,500 sign-on bonus after 90 days, with 2nd/3rd shift differentials and opportunities for growth. Join a safety‑conscious team committed to excellence in publishing solutions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher; vocational/technical degree preferred.
• Experience in industrial settings with production machinery is desirable.
• Strong mechanical and measurement skills; able to read rulers.
• Understand electrical safety and PPE usage; follow machine instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist crew on the press; perform setup and production activities on back-end of presses.
• Review DSR and job specs; stage materials for upcoming jobs.
• Quality check products; bundle and tag results; complete transactions.
• Cover for Lead or Mid-Level Operators as needed.
• Monitor equipment and maintain clean, safe work area; document activity in systems (MII, SAP).
• Follow safety and environmental training and report hazards.

Skills

High School Diploma

Industrial experience

Mechanical skills

Electrical safety

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or higher

Job description

We are hiring a #3 Operator in Press for our printing plant team in Eagan, Minnesota. As a #3 Press Operator, you will be responsible for working as a member of our Core Publishing Solutions team providing operational management and technical support. You will be operating state-of-the-art offset and digital web presses. For this role, you would also be eligible for a $2,500 sign-on bonus upon being in the role for 90 days.Hours of Work – Eagan, Minnesota

• 3rd Shift 10:30p - 6:30a
• Occasional overtime up to 4 hours per day and occasional weekend shifts

About The RoleIn this opportunity as a #3 Press Operator, you will be responsible for:

• Assisting the crew on the press, performing setup and production activities, typically on the back-end of the presses to ensure the press is running smoothly
• Preparing for upcoming jobs by reading the DSR and job specifications, as well as staging materials
• Quality checking products for our customers, completing transactions, bundling and tagging products
• Filling in for Lead and Mid-Level Operators as needed including covering absences or breaks
• Monitoring equipment and product quality, housekeeping procedures to maintain work area and equipment, documenting activities on Tier Boards and in relevant systems (MII, SAP), i.e., material usage, equipment issues, and troubleshooting when necessary
• Using safety equipment to comply with state and federal regulations, reporting all safety and environmental hazards, and attending safety and environmental training programs to ensure compliance and culture of safety

About YouYou’re a fit for the role of #3 Press Operator if you have the following required qualifications:

• Possess a High School Diplo ma or higher. Candidates with a vocational/technical degree are strongly preferred
• Some experience working in an industrial setting in a maintenance and troubleshooting capacity with a wide range of production machinery is strongly desired
• Strong mechanical and technical skills, competent with rulers and measurement
• Thorough understanding of electrical safety and safe work practices such as the use of personal protective equipment and following machine 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, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, 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. We provide on-the-job coaching &and learning, leadership capability development, Harvard Management Courses, key talent programs.
• Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include 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 (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 $18 USD - $34 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.
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