Press Operator (3rd Shift)

Taylor Corporation; North Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Dental

Vision

Wellness programs

Life and disability coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

64 hours of annual holiday pay

Job summary

Taylor Corporation, a leading print and communications firm, is seeking a Press/Print Operating Technician for its North Mankato, MN facility.

The role requires mechanical and technical aptitude, precise setup and operation of press equipment, and strict adherence to production standards.

Qualifications

• Mechanical and technical aptitude required.
• Basic math skills to read rulers and calculate dimensions.
• Ability to operate press equipment and meet production standards.
• Ability to understand verbal and written work orders.
• Ability to communicate professionally with team and supervisors.
• Strong attention to detail in all tasks.

Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed job orders accurately and precisely.
• Identify and correct potential errors promptly.
• Set up/adjust press for job runs to meet specs.
• Monitor product quality during runs and log results.
• Check precision against specifications and take corrective actions.
• Operate and monitor equipment, adhering to safety procedures.

Skills

Mechanical and technical skills

Basic math skills

Operate equipment

Verbal/written instruction reading

Professional communication

Attention to detail

Job description

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Taylor Corporation is a growing, dynamic company with big plans for the future ― and our people. Family owned and proud of it, we power our employees’ potential and strive to create opportunity and security for every member of the team. We’re passionate about our work, we believe there is always a better way, and we’re in this for the long haul.

Ready to build a career? It’s time to look at Taylor.

Your Opportunity:

Precision Press, a division of Taylor Corporation is looking for a Press / Print Operating Technician in our North Mankato-MN facility.

Work Authorization: To be considered for the Taylor opportunities, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

Your Responsibilities:

• Carry out accurately and precisely detailed instructions from job orders
• Identify possible errors or problems and take prompt action to correct
• Set up/adjust press for job runs to meet specifications
• Monitor product for quality during job runs
• Check preciseness of detail against specifications
• Take action to correct any problems
• Monitor equipment during job runs
• Remain alert to mechanical problems and refer as necessary to maintenance
• Initiate the start up and running of jobs in keeping with production schedule
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and upkeep
• Meet standards for output, waste, and spoilage
• Adhere to all safety guidelines
• Keep workspace clean and organized for efficiency in shift changeovers
• Complete with accuracy related logs and paperwork

General Examples: Complex multi-color and multi-process inline equipment, Photocopy digital high speed multi-color technical web press with finishing

Your Shift:

3rd Shift; Wednesday - Friday with every other Sunday, 5pm - 5am

You Must Have:

• Mechanical and technical skills/aptitude
• Basic math skills to read ruler and calculate label dimensions for stock optimization
• Ability to operate equipment to obtain proficiency as measured through production and quality standards
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions for work orders
• Ability to communicate professionally
• Strong attention to detail

Requirements Within This Position:

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information and ideas so others will understand
• Ability to work in an environment with regular exposure to printing inks, solvents, and chemicals; required to follow all safety procedures and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Regularly required to remain in a stationary position
• Constantly operates machinery and handles products including print materials
• Frequently required to move inside the facility
• Regularly move up to 70+ pounds (lift, push, pull and/or carry)

We Would Also Prefer:

• Ability to distinguish colors
• Experience in a production related environment

The anticipated hourly range for this position is $18.00 - 25.00. The actual base offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The range listed is just one component of Taylor Corporation’s total compensation and benefits package for employees.

About Taylor Corporation One of the largest print and communications firms in North America, Taylor’s family of companies provides a diverse set of products, services and technologies that address the toughest business challenges. We work diligently each day to create printed and digital marketing communication solutions that help power many of the world’s most recognizable brands. With more than 50 years of category expertise and 10,000 employees spanning dozens of U.S. states and multiple countries, Taylor serves businesses and distributors both large and small.

• a choice of several health plans
• dental
• vision
• wellness programs
• life and disability coverage
• flexible spending accounts
• health savings accounts
• a 401(k) plan with company match
• paid time off (PTO)
• 64 hours of annual holiday pay

The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Taylor Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Taylor Corporation including all partners and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

Taylor Corporation is a dynamic, diversified company with big plans for the future – and your career. Join more than a company – become part of a family. Imagine a company whose core purpose is to create opportunity and security for its employees. That’s us, that’s Taylor. If you’re ready for something bigger – more challenge, more variety, more pathways for professional growth – we should talk. We’re passionate about our work, we believe there is always a better way, and we’re looking for people like you.