Brake Press Operator

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