Base Painter 3rd

Company: LEER Group
Location: Union City
Posted on: February 22, 2026

Job Description:

COMPANY BACKGROUND: COMPANY BACKGROUND: LEERGROUPis North America's largest manufacturer and supplier of fiberglass and aluminum truck caps and tonneaus for residential and commercial applications. The group iscomprisedof multiplebrands including:LEER,Snugtop,Bedslide,Pace Edwards,Century,Raider,andStateWideWindows.Together, these companies havemanufacturingplants in Pennsylvania, Indiana, Washington, and Oregon,and sell through more than 1,300 independent dealers to individuals, small businesses, exporters, new car and truck dealerships, and fleet operators.Founded in the late 1960s,LEERis the most widely recognized brand name in the truck cap industry and thenumber-oneselling brand of pickup truck caps and tonneau covers in the country. LEER truck caps arecustom-manufacturedinIndiana, andPennsylvania and delivered to more than 800 independent LEER retailers. The industry leader in innovation, quality and customer service, LEER offers the industry's most complete selection of truck caps for consumer and commercial use, fiberglass tonneaus, retractable tonneau covers, and a soft roll-up cover.With its wide range of products, dozens of standard and optional features, and its partnerships with racking and storage solutions companies such as Thule, LEER offers products that appeal to a large and diverse customer base. Customized ordering ensures LEER can create a truck cap or tonneau for urban or rural use that appeals to families, hunters andfishermen, cyclists and boating enthusiasts or anyone who needs a stylish, well-built cargo solution. For its commercial andfleetcustomers, LEER offers truck caps customized with dozens of trade-related options and storage systems.A subsidiary of J.B. Poindexter, a privately held diversified manufacturing company,LEER Groupoffers a vast variety of career opportunities, internally as well as within the J.B. Poindexter family of companies. We offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability plans, 401K, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and more. We pride ourselves in team member development, performance, recognition, and a culture of diversity and respect. Whether you are taking the next step of your career or just beginning, joiningLEER Group'swinning team means being part ofa great homeaway from home. You will be challenged. You will be proud.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES– Duties may include: Approves incoming materials by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; rejecting and returning unacceptable materials.Approves in-process production by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; communicating required adjustments to production supervisor.Approves finished products by confirming specifications; conducting visual and measurement tests; returning products for re-work; confirming re-work.Documents inspection results by completing reports and logs; summarizing re-work and waste; inputtingdata into qualitydatabase.Keeps measurement equipmentoperatingby following operating instructions; calling for repairs.Maintainssafeand healthy work environment by following standards andprocedures;complying withlegal regulations.Updates job knowledge byparticipatingin educational opportunities; reading technical publications.Accomplishes quality and organization mission by completing related results as needed.QUALIFICATIONS To perform this jobsuccessfully, andindividual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,skilland/or abilityrequired.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Knowledge and experience in the use of hand tools will be aplusKnowledge and skillisacquiredthrough working experience or on-the-job training.Regular and predictable attendance isrequired.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE This employee maybe requiredto have a high school diploma orGED.Inadditions, this employee maybe requiredtoparticipatein annual training for Hazardous Waste Recycling and fire safety.LANGUAGE SKILLS This employee needs the ability to read and verbally communicate in English.PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required tostand, walk, usehands to fingers.Lifting is not a major factor in this job, although moving molds isrequired.This job may bringemployeein contact with hazardous chemicals and fumes.For this reason, respirator certification is optional.WORK ENVIRONMENT and ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONSThe work environment characteristics described here are representative ofthose anemployee encounters while performing essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is usuallymoderateand hearing protection isrequired.The fumes/gases are moderate to severe.The environment may become warm to hot upon occasion.This is a

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