Skilled Equipment Operator

Skilled Equipment Operator$3000 New Hire Incentive - Come Work with Us! Benefits Available Day 1 - No Waiting Period!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: Corporate Graphics Commercial, a Taylor company, is looking for a Skilled Equipment Operator to work on our Case Making equipment that produces softcover and hardcover books at our facility in North Mankato, MN. This position offers the opportunity to operate and maintain precision equipment in a fast paced production environment where your mechanical skill, attention to detail, and teamwork directly impact product quality. Candidates will enjoy a consistent schedule, hands on technical work, and the chance to grow within a supportive manufacturing team.Your Responsibilities:Carry out precisely detailed instructions from job orders accurately, identify possible errors or problems, and take prompt action to correct them.Set up, adjust, and operate equipment for efficient, high quality production.Monitor product quality and equipment performance throughout each run, making adjustments as needed while remaining alert to any mechanical problems and refer them to maintenance as necessary.Perform routine equipment maintenance and uphold production standards for output, waste, and safety.Maintain a clean, organized work area and complete all required logs and documentation.Lead and collaborate effectively with the team to keep production on schedule.Your Shift: 2:30pm – 1:00am, Monday – Thursday, with overtime opportunities available!You Must Have:Strong mechanical and technical aptitude along with 3+ years of production related equipment operation, technician, or maintenance experience.Proven leadership, professional communication skills, and the ability to follow written and verbal work instructions.Basic math skills to read a ruler and calculate label dimensions for stock optimization.Ability to operate equipment and obtain proficiency as measured through production and quality standards.Strong attention to detail.Requirements Within This Position:Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information and ideas so others will understand.Regularly required to remain in a stationary position; frequently standing for majority of shifts.Constantly operate and adjust machinery based on order needs and handles products including print materials.Frequently required to move inside the facility.Regularly move up to 25+ pounds (lift, push, pull and/or carry).We Would Also Prefer:Prior experience in the printing industry.The anticipated hourly range for this position is $21 - $24. 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. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including 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) and 64 hours of annual holiday pay.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.