Basildon, Essex | Competitive salary (based on experience)
Job Description: Digital Press & Finishing Operator (Konica Minolta Specialist)
Department: Print Production
Reports To: Production Manager / Shift Supervisor
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Overview
We are looking for a skilled and quality-driven Digital Press & Finishing Operator with hands-on experience running Konica Minolta AccurioPress systems and integrated digital finishing equipment. In this role, you will manage projects from digital file intake through high-speed printing to the final bound, cut, or folded product.
The ideal candidate understands how to maintain precise colour management, troubleshoot high-volume toner systems, offline finishing systems to deliver flawless commercial print products.
Key Responsibilities
1. Konica Minolta Press Operation
- Set up, program, and operate Konica Minolta production presses (e.g., AccurioPress series) using Fiery Command WorkStation or proprietary print servers.
- Utilize automated tools like the IQ-601 Intelligent Quality Optimizer to ensure perfect front-to-back registration and consistent colour density.
- Monitor machine performance, handle paper path clears, and manage consumables (toner, developer, rollers).
2. Digital Finishing & Post-Press Production
- Configure and monitor integrated inline finishing modules for seamless, one-pass production (including booklet makers, square-folders, slitters, and creasing units).
- Set up and safely operate offline/near-line finishing machinery such as automated programmable guillotines, creasers and binding equipment (saddle-stitch, coil/wire).
- Adjust calibrations on finishing equipment to ensure precise margins, sharp folds, and clean trims without damaging the toner.
3. Quality Control & File Prep
- Review and interpret electronic job tickets, checking for correct stock weights (ranging from light text bonds up to heavy 350+ gsm cover stocks).
- Perform continuous "first-off" and inline quality checks to inspect for banding, colour drift, alignment errors, scuffing, or cracking on folds.
- Ensure all finished products match client specifications exactly before packaging.
Technical Qualifications & Experience
- Experience: For operating digital presses and various finishing equipment.
- Brand Expertise: Direct experience with Konica Minolta AccurioPress machines
- Finishing Skills: Proficient with high-end finishing operations, including booklet making, folding, scoring etc.
- Software: Strong working knowledge of digital front ends (DFE) like EFI Fiery for file imposition, queue management, and colour profiles.
Key Skills & Traits
- Mechanical Aptitude: Comfortable performing basic preventative maintenance (cleaning sensors, replacing standard wear parts) and troubleshooting misfeeds.
- Sharp Eye for Detail: Ability to spot minor alignment issues, colour variations, or finishing defects instantly.
- Urgency & Efficiency: Capable of managing multiple project streams concurrently in a fast-paced, dead-line-driven environment.
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite & Pitstop Pro: This is a Must
✨ A full UK driving licence
Why Join Full Spectrum Print & Marketing
You’ll work within a modern, well-equipped print facility alongside a supportive team that values skill, initiative, and precision. We produce a wide variety of printed products — from simple business cards and brochures to multi-page catalogues, retail POS, and perfect-bound books — offering you a diverse and rewarding workload every day.
Work Location: In person – Basildon, Essex Hours: Monday to Friday (full-time) Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £32,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Basildon SS14 3EU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Digital Presses & Digital Finishing Equipment: 3 years (required)
- Konica Minolta: 3 years (required)
- Duplo Finishing Equipment: 3 years (required)
- EFI Fiery RIP: 3 years (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- UK Drivers Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
