Full-Time

Equipment Operator

Posted on 9/11/2026

Taylor

Taylor

5,001-10,000 employees

Diversified printing, packaging, and marketing services

Compensation Overview

$16 - $21/hr

+ $1,000 new-hire incentive

No H1B Sponsorship

North Mankato, MN, USA

In Person

Category
Manufacturing & Production Operations (1)

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Requirements
  • Ability to set adjustable mechanisms to required tolerances.
  • High degree of mathematical skills and attention to detail.
  • High degree of mechanical ability.
  • Good reading ability.
  • Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information and ideas so others will understand.
  • Ability to remain in a stationary position regularly.
  • Ability to constantly operate machinery and handle products, including print materials.
  • Ability to frequently move inside the facility.
  • Ability to regularly lift, push, pull, or carry more than 25 pounds.
Responsibilities
  • Prepare and operate printing press equipment in compliance with job specifications and company quality standards and procedures.
  • Perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance on equipment to ensure optimum output.
  • Prepare inks for proper color and consistency.
  • Check paper for type, size, color, and quantity.
  • Check plates for correct format.
  • Visually inspect forms throughout the run for quality.
  • Coordinate with the Production Team to produce and prioritize jobs and reorganize work when necessary to meet deadline changes and updates.
  • Maintain knowledge of safety requirements for the job and equipment.
Desired Qualifications
  • Ability to work with very close tolerances.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with team members.
  • High degree of analytical skills.
  • Good color discernment.

Taylor is a diversified provider of marketing communications products, services, and technologies. It uses printed and digital methods to create and deliver marketing materials for leading brands, across mail, email, retail settings, and mobile devices. Taylor’s offerings come from an expansive in-house production network and range of solutions designed to support businesses and consumers in many industries. The company differentiates itself through its privately held, family-led ownership, its breadth of capabilities—spanning multiple media channels and production technologies—and its commitment to sustainability and responsible sourcing. Taylor’s goal is to create opportunity and security for its employees while helping customers grow their brands with efficient, environmentally mindful communications over the long term.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

North Mankato, Minnesota

Founded

1975

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What believers are saying

  • Gooten expands Taylor into faster-growing print-on-demand fulfillment and e-commerce workflows.
  • Radcliff expansion adds 30,000 square feet and deepens high-margin label capabilities.
  • Taylor's 38 business units create cross-selling opportunities after the Gooten acquisition.

What critics are saying

  • Gooten integration can distract management and delay promised print-on-demand synergies in 2026.
  • Traditional graphic communications face relentless digitization, squeezing margins if Taylor misses software migration.
  • A misstep in capital-intensive plants like Radcliff would trap cash in underused equipment.

What makes Taylor unique

  • Taylor Corporation bought Gooten on October 24, 2025, adding print-on-demand OrderMesh.
  • Taylor invested $18.8 million in Radcliff, Kentucky, expanding digital labels and 28 jobs.
  • Taylor spans manufacturing and technology, combining national print capacity with fulfillment software.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Wellness Program

Company News

PR Newswire
May 14th, 2026
Southern Nevada lands 200+ jobs and $166M in capital investment across manufacturing and tech

Southern Nevada has secured over 200 new jobs and more than $166 million in capital investment through multiple projects approved by the Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development Board. The initiatives are expected to generate approximately $227 million in two-year economic impact across advanced manufacturing, healthcare, clean energy and technology sectors. Key projects include Nuance Medical expanding with a new headquarters in Clark County, creating 25 jobs, and Redapt relocating its global headquarters to Henderson with 75 new positions averaging $76.59 per hour. In North Las Vegas, Edgewood Renewables will develop a renewable gasoline facility with $138.7 million in capital investment and 60 jobs, whilst Taylor Print and Forge Industries are also expanding operations. The Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance facilitated the developments, reinforcing Nevada's position as a destination for business growth and economic diversification.

WLKY
Dec 26th, 2021
Taylor Corporation increases headcount by 28

The Taylor Corp., which is among the largest graphic communications companies in the U.S., is planning to invest $18 million in its existing Radcliff production, creating 28 new jobs.

Global Media & Entertainment Ltd
Nov 11th, 2021
Taylor Corporation launched track list for 'Red – Taylor's Version on Feb 11th 20'.

Taylor finally announced the track list for 'Red – Taylor's Version' after giving fans a cryptic crossword-type clue in a short video.

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Sep 24th, 2021
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NDTV
Sep 6th, 2021
Taylor Corporation increases headcount by 1800

Taylor is competing with Austin, Texas to land the plant which is expected to create about 1,800 new jobs.