Job Description
We are hiring a #2 Prepress Operator for our printing plant team in Eagan, Minnesota. As a #2 Prepress 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 digital plate setting equipment. For this role, you would also be eligible for $2,500 sign-on bonus after three months.

Hours of Work – Eagan, Minnesota
1st shift – 6:30 am – 2:30 pm Monday - Friday
Occasional weekend overtime

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

Reviewing job specifications for material and set-up requirementsPerforming or delegating set-up tasksMonitoring the equipment and product through the job run to ensure a high-quality productPerforming moderately complex troubleshooting related to product or equipmentCommunicating effectively during shift and at shift hand-offEvaluating mechanical condition of equipment, completing preventive maintenance; involving Maintenance as neededUsing computer-based workflow applications to manage files and send them to platesetters.Accurately documenting activities on Tier Boards and in relevant systems (MII, SAP), i.e., material usage, equipment issues, etcAccurately marking, verifying, and tagging loads correctly to ensure inventory accuracyProviding work direction to others, whether direct crew or other individuals in the workstreamActively participating in company safety programs and contributing to a safe culturePerforming training as neededMeeting or exceeding established quality and productivity standards utilizing standard work proceduresImplementing, performing and sustaining housekeeping procedures to maintain work area and equipmentParticipating in project teams as needed.Recommending and implementing process improvementsFilling in for other Operators as needed including covering absences or breaksHelp in other areas as necessary

About You:

Possess a High School Diploma/GED or higher. Candidates with a vocational/technical degree are strongly preferredExperience leading and training othersExperience working in an industrial setting with a wide range of production machineryStrong mechanical and technical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot, and work independently and as part of a team to resolve issuesSolid understanding of Lean concepts and continuous improvementCompetent with rulers and measurementAble to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and production ordersCan regularly lift at least 5 lbs. above the shoulder as well as push, pull and lift at least 10 lbs occasionally up to 50 lbsRegularly 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 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 $21 - $38.
This role may also be eligible for an Annual Bonus based on a combination of enterprise and individual performance.
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.

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