KM-1 OPERATOR

Summary

The Konica Minolta KM-1 is a digital full color LED UV Inkjet press that produces outstanding print output at speeds much faster than offset or aqueous inkjet machines. The KM-1 Operator is responsible for setting up, operating, and monitoring the press while maintaining its output quality within given specifications and meeting required production volumes.

Job Duties

• Setup, program, and release of jobs from the print queue in accordance with ProList’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Carefully follow print workorders, RIP files and prepare jobs for printing.
• Adjust image position and monitor job quality for color, imposition correctness and overall print quality.
• Maintain daily print job production logs and daily delivery manifests.
• Order supplies as needed and maintain ink and paper inventory levels.
• Troubleshoot and perform machine repairs that are proper to the KM-1 Operator role, including preventative and scheduled maintenance.
• Flag and process any spoiled production in accordance with SOP.
• Notify the Supervisor and Customer Service of any potential or actual job shortages, or potential issues with a project’s quality, cost, or delivery schedule.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and hazard-free work area by following all housekeeping SOP.
• Assist in the training and cross-training of new and less experienced operators.
• Clock-in and clock-out at the right times. Be punctual. Have good attendance. Request leave with adequate notice. Communicate clearly about any concerns. Avoid uncertainty about your availability.
• Other functions as necessary, including assisting other shop personnel with various duties or expediting orders to meet production schedules.

Job Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required, with some work experience.
• Prior experience operating print equipment.
• Ability to set up, operate, and perform basic adjustments to the press, requiring knowledge of standard set up and operating procedures for either offset or cut sheet digital presses.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft office, Print imposition software, and Pantone color matching.
• Capable of reading and understanding job ticket instructions.
• Capable of setting up, monitoring, operating, troubleshooting, and performing basic maintenance of the DM-1.
• Problem solving and initiative.
• Adaptability.
• Basic mechanical reasoning.
• Team worker.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Basic math skills, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, calculating proportions, percentages.
• Ability to work to deadlines and schedules and be available for overtime to meet customer needs.

Work Hours

Shifts (6.00am-2.30pm, 3.00pm-11.30pm). Applicants may choose either Early or Late shift, subject to availability. A shift differential applies to the hours worked on the Late shift.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required stand for extended periods and use hands and wrists continuously in controlled movement. The employee is occasionally required to walk, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10-15 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, and infrequently move 75-100 pounds, using tools and machinery to do so, as needed. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Qualified Applicants

Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment background check and satisfactory reference check. They must also be a U.S. citizen, or have permanent resident status, or be able to provide authorization to work in the U.S. Applicants must be over 18 years of age.

Equal Employment Opportunity.

ProList is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

ProList Core Values

ProList values honesty and integrity, individual responsibility, striving for excellence, respect for the individual, and helping others.