Brake Press Operator

Salary Range $25.00 - $35.00 Hourly

Description

MISSION

PD Instore is a future-forward creator of brand solutions that enlightens, inspires, and transforms the consumer’s experience.

ABOUT PD

Founded in 1938, PD is a world-renowned design-to-build partner that crafts custom, future-forward brand solutions for some of the largest brands in retail .

Summary

PD is looking for a quality- and safety-driven Brake Press Operator to support the performance and flow of our manufacturing operations. This role is essential to ensuring precision, efficiency, and on-time production while maintaining a clean, organized, and high-performing shop environment.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, reliable, and takes pride in producing high-quality work. You bring strong technical skills, a problem-solving mindset, and the ability to work efficiently to keep production moving. You are comfortable working in a fast-paced, retail-driven environment and are willing to put in extra time when needed to meet demand.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Set up, program, and operate brake press equipment

• Perform all tasks with a strong focus on safety

• Ensure daily production is completed on time and meets quality standards

• Inspect parts and document accuracy to meet all required criteria

• Perform routine equipment maintenance as recommended

• Support production needs across departments as required

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Fosters a culture that values family, innovation, collaboration and empowerment

• Follows all safety and workplace policies

Competencies and Skills

• Excellent communication skills

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Excellent blueprint reading capabilities

• Excellent shop math skills

• Ability to work within tight deadlines

• Ability to demonstrate and apply our workplace values

• Flexibility to travel between multiple PD locations

• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment

• Welding skills a plus

Education/Certification

• High School Diploma or GED

• Prefer 2-year technical/business degree or equivalent experience

Experience

• 5+ years’ experience operating Brake Press equipment

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Walking, sitting, bending, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling and lifting may be required throughout the workday

Benefits and perks we offer to full-time, regular employees

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

• 4% 401k Match with 5% Employee Contribution

• Paid Time Off

• Parental Leave

• 8 Paid Holidays

• Flex Time

• STD, LTD and Group Life Insurance

• FSA and HSA Options

• Voluntary

• Life Insurance

• Critical Illness Insurance

• Accident Insurance

• Legal and Identity Theft Plans

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Referral Program

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Career Advancement

• Professional Development Opportunities

• Employee Recognition

• English as a Second Language Education

• Online Training Opportunities