About this role
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
The Display Maker sets up and operates a variety of woodworking machines and uses hand-tools to manufacture and fabricate high end retail displays using a variety of materials including wood, metal, acrylic, and beyond. This position will integrate various materials into the store displays including plastics, metals and electronics.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
- Studies blueprints or drawings of articles to be constructed or repaired, and plans sequence of cutting or shaping operations to be performed
- Marks outline or dimensions of parts on paper or lumber stock
- Matches materials for color, grain, or texture
- Sets up and operates woodworking machines such as power saws, jointer, mortiser, tenoner, molder, and shaper, to cut and shape parts from wood stock
- Trims component parts of joints to ensure snug fit
- Bores holes for insertion of screws or dowels
- Glues, fits, and clamps parts and subassemblies together to form complete unit
- Drives nails or other fasteners into joints at designated places to reinforce joints
- Sands and scrapes surfaces and joints of articles to prepare articles for finishing
- Repairs high grade articles of furniture
- Dips, brushes, or sprays assembled articles with protective or decorative materials such as stain, varnish, or paint
- Installs hardware such as hinges, catches, and drawer pulls
- Fosters a culture that values family, innovation, collaboration and empowerment
- Follows all safety and workplace policies
Competencies and Skills
- Excellent cabinet making skills with emphasis on quality
- Operation of various woodworking equipment and hand tools is required
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work within tight deadlines
- Ability to read and comprehend prints
- Excellent work ethic and positive attitude
- Ability to demonstrate and apply our workplace values
- Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment
Education/Certification
- 2 year technical/business degree or equivalent experience
Experience
- 3-5 years' experience in a production/manufacturing environment or similar
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Walking, sitting, bending, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling and lifting may be required throughout the workday.
- Flexibility to travel between multiple PD locations