Laser Operator
About this role
Job DetailsJob Location: 7101 - Minneapolis, MN 55427Salary Range: $25.00 - $35.00 Hourly
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-oriented Laser Operator that works in an efficient manner to ensure smooth workflow throughout shop. This role is critical to ensuring precision, efficiency, and consistency across production, while maintaining a clean, organized, and high-performing shop environment. The ideal candidate takes pride in their work, operates with a strong sense of accountability, and brings a hands-on approach to problem-solving and execution.
A successful Laser Operator is reliable, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement. They work efficiently to keep materials moving through the shop, are willing to put in extra time when needed to meet demand and take ownership of both their output and their workspace. This individual is naturally curious, eager to learn new skills, and comfortable adapting in a fast-paced, retail-driven environment.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
Set up, program, and operate CNC laser equipment
Ensure all work is completed safely, on time, and to 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
Proven problem-solving skills
Excellent blueprint reading capabilities
Excellent shop math skills
Ability to work efficiently 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 Laser cutting 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
Qualifications
Company at a glance
Limited only by how big brands can dream, PD is uniquely equipped to handle design, production and installation of fixtures as well as creative and mechanical design, printing (Litho, Screen, Die-Sub & Digital) with just about any material imaginable. These synergistic, diverse capabilities allow for agile solutions scalable to any logistical scenario. As a front-end partner, PD finds the most cost-effective, executable solutions to connect the world’s leading brands with shoppers. And they’ve been doing it for over 75 years.
Founded in 1938 as Process Displays, the company grew with a deep commitment to relationships and in response to its clients expanding needs. In 2010, the company rebranded as simply PD with 2 core service divisions:
PD Tempo – Big Impact Dimensional Signage & Displays
PD Solid – High Performance Fixtures & Environments
From concept stores, shop-in-shops & large scale rollouts to short-run, fast-turn POP & seasonal POS kits, PD offers brands a way to do more instore-all at the true speed of retail.
Top Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401k Match
- Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Flex Time
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Group Life Insurance
- FSA
- HSA
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Legal Plan
- Identity Theft Protection
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career Advancement
- Professional Development
- Employee Recognition
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