#1 Operator in Press - 1st shift

We are hiring an experienced Lead/#1 Press Operator for our printing plant team in Eagan, Minnesota.

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
• Ensuring that the line is running smoothly and producing a quality product for our customers
• Facilitating 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
• Operating state-of-the-art offset and digital web presses

Requirements

You’re a fit for the role of Lead/#1 Press Operator if your background includes:

• High School Diploma/GED or higher (vocational/technical degree 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
• Ability to run multiple pieces of equipment, including 1-2 Color Web Offset Presses and 4 Color Sheetfed Offset Presses
• Competency with rulers and measurement
• Able to read, interpret, and explain documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and production orders
• Ability to 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

Benefits

• 2nd shift differential of $4.00 per hour and 3rd shift differential of $5.00 per hour
• Bonus plan and $2,500 signing bonus after 90 days in the role
• Flex My Way policies for work-life balance, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year
• Career development and growth opportunities, including on-the-job coaching, leadership programs, and Harvard Management Courses
• 3 weeks vacation, 10 sick days, 9 company holidays, and 3 floating days
• Uniform and laundry service
• Two company-wide Mental Health Days off and access to the Headspace app
• Retirement savings and tuition reimbursement
• Employee incentive programs and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing
• Two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities for pro-bono consulting and ESG initiatives

Pay

The base compensation hourly range for this role is $23 USD - $43 USD, with positioning based on knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. This role may also be eligible for an Annual Bonus based on performance.

Schedule

• 1st shift: 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM
• Occasional overtime up to 4 hours per day and occasional weekend shifts