#1 Operator - Press (2nd shift)

Job Description:
We are hiring an experienced Lead/#1 Press Operator for our printing plant team in Eagan, Minnesota. As a Lead/#1 Press Operator, you will be responsible for the performance of the production line and crew on our Core Publishing Solutions team. You will be operating state of the art offset and digital web presses.


About the Role: In this opportunity as a Lead/#1 Press Operator, you will be responsible for:   
Providing leadership, work direction, and training/developing the skills of the crew to consistently optimize overall performance
In addition to ensuring that the line is running smoothly and producing a quality product for our customers, Lead Operators are expected to facilitate Tier 1 meetings and Gemba Walk discussions to drive communication and improvements to the processes associated with the equipment
Training for crew members who are temps or are coming in from another area to support workload
Motivating others and creating a team environment

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, make decisions and resolve machine issues
Experience with Lean and continuous improvement
Good communication skills including experience sharing information across shifts and departments
Proven success as a trainer
The ability to run multiple pieces of equipment is required
Previous experience as a Lead on 1-2 Color Web Offset Presses and 4 Color Sheetfed Offset Presses
Competent with rulers and measurement
Able to read, interpret and explain 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

Candidates must be able to pass a background check and drug test, as applicable for the role.

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What's in it For You?

You will join our inclusive culture of world-class talent, where we are committed to your personal and professional growth through:

• Compensation: 2nd shift differential - $4.00 per hour, 3rd shift differential - $5.00 per hour, bonus plan

• Learning & Development: On-the-job coaching & learning, leadership capability development, Harvard Management Courses, key talent programs, tuition reimbursement

• Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage with benefits are effective day one, 3 weeks vacation, 10 sick days, 9 company holidays, 3 floating days, uniform and laundry service, 401(K)

• Perks: Social events & activities, 2 paid volunteer workdays a year, gym reimbursement, cell phone discounts

• Wellbeing: Comprehensive benefit plans; flexible and supportive benefits for work-life balance: company-wide Mental Health Days Off; Headspace app subscription; retirement, savings, tuition reimbursement, and employee incentive programs; resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing

• Purpose-Driven Work: We have a superpower that we’ve never talked about with as much pride as we should – we are one of the only companies on the planet 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.  

• Culture: Globally recognized and award-winning reputation for equality, diversity and inclusion, flexibility, work-life balance, and more.

• Social Impact: Ten employee-driven Business Resource Groups; two paid volunteer days annually; Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives for local and global impact.

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 $22 - $40. This role may also be eligible for an Annual Bonus based on