Printing Press Technician/Operator
Location: Owatonna, MN
Job Type: Full-time, Direct Hire (Permanent from Day 1)
Compensation: Starting at $20.00-$22.00+ per hour (more for experienced press operators) + 3-4 performance pay increases in your first year!
Shift: Night Shift | 10-Hour Shifts | 6:00 PM to 4:00 AM, Monday through Thursday (Enjoy 3-day weekends!) With possibilities for overtime.
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Why You'll Love This Job:
Are you mechanically inclined, great with your hands, and looking for a company that will truly invest in your future? We are partnering with a world-class, globally recognized organization in Owatonna to find a Printing Press Technician/Operator to join their team directly from day one!
This isn't just a job, it's a career path. You will enter a structured, 1-year paid training program designed to teach you the trade from the ground up. Best of all, as you progress through your training milestones, you will receive 3 to 4 performance-based pay increases within your very first year!
The Perks:
- Direct Hire: You are a permanent employee with the company from day one.
- Guaranteed Growth: 3-4 pay increases built right into your first year of training.
- Three-Day Weekends: Work a consistent Monday -Thursday schedule and enjoy Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off!
- Incredible Benefits Package: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Short-Term/Long-Term Disability effective on your hire date.
- Financial Future: 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match, plus an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Extra Rewards: Tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, generous vacation, sick leave, and personal days
Responsibilities:
- After completing your hands-on training, you will safely operate specialized, large-scale production and printing press machinery.
- Operate and monitor department machinery to ensure high-quality production standards.
- Make precise operational and mechanical adjustments to equipment as trained.
- Load materials into machines, including moving large roll forms and managing material feeds.
- Utilize material handling equipment (like pallet jacks) to move stock safely.
- Maintain accurate production logs and digital records.
- Collaborate closely with a tight-knit team to hit daily deadlines.
- Keep your work area clean, orderly, and safe.
Working hours: 6:00 PM - 4:00 AM
Skills:
- Experience: 1 year of experience in a production or manufacturing environment is preferred, but not required!
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
Education:
No Degree Required
Experience:
1-4 years
Qualifications:
- You must be mechanically inclined, comfortable troubleshooting basic machinery, or have past experience operating manufacturing equipment.
- An eye for detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work under tight deadlines.
- Must be comfortably able to stand for long periods, bend, twist, and lift up to 50 lbs. routinely.
- Ability to maneuver heavy materials, loaded carts, and roll forms using proper equipment and pallet jacks.
- Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with higher noise levels (safety equipment is fully provided).
Ready to Learn a Trade and Fast-Track Your Pay?
If you have a strong mechanical mindset and are ready to commit to a top-tier training program, we want to talk to you! Apply today for immediate consideration.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).