LEER - Base Painter 3rd

Position: Clear and Base Coat Painter Job Classification:  Production/ Non-Exempt Reports To: Paint Shop Supervisor Location: Milton, PA Date: 6/22/2026   About LEER Group, LLC. http://www.leer.com/ Company & Position Overview    LEER Group, LLC is North America’s largest manufacturer and supplier of fiberglass and aluminum truck caps and tonneau covers for residential and commercial applications. The company operates multiple manufacturing facilities across the United States and distributes products through a network of more than 1,300 independent dealers. Founded in the late 1960s, LEER is the most recognized and top-selling brand in the truck cap industry. LEER products are custom manufactured and delivered to a diverse customer base including individuals, commercial fleets, dealerships, and exporters. LEER Group is a subsidiary of J.B. Poindexter & Co., a privately held diversified manufacturing company offering competitive compensation, progressive benefits, and opportunities for career growth across a broad portfolio of manufacturing businesses. Essential Duties And Responsibilities – 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; inputting data into quality database. Keeps measurement equipment operating by following operating instructions; calling for repairs. Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications. Accomplishes quality and organization mission by completing related results as needed. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Knowledge and experience in the use of hand tools will be a plus.  Knowledge and skill are acquired through working experience or on-the-job training.  Regular and predictable attendance is required. Education And/Or Experience: This employee may be required to have a high school diploma or GED. In addition, this employee may be required to participate in 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:   Frequently stand and walk for up to 12 hours per shift. Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach overhead. Frequently use hands and arms to handle materials, tools, and equipment. Regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds independently. Occasionally lift and move up to 75 pounds with assistance. Push and pull carts, racks, and equipment throughout the work area. Perform repetitive motions involving hands, wrists, and arms. Climb ladders and work from elevated platforms as required. Maintain visual acuity sufficient to inspect products and identify defects. Work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to dust, noise, fiberglass particles, chemicals, and varying temperatures. Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety glasses, hearing protection, respirators, gloves, and steel-toed footwear. Work Environment And Environmental Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, and hearing protection is required.  The fumes/gases are moderate to severe.  The environment may become warm to hot upon occasion. This is a full-time permanent position. Overall Responsibilities: Include the following.  Other duties may be assigned. This job requires that the employee assist in developing weekly paint order.  Inventories paint, supplying a detailed inventory to paint shop supervisor on a weekly basis.  Documents and tracks paint usage by painter.  Mixes paint for production usage based on manufacturing schedule.  Determine variants and paint mix variations as needed.  Code Of Ethics: LEER GROUP requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and authorities. The Team Member shall actively ensure that his/her own activities and those of all employees within the facility meet this obligation. LEER GROUP’s critical standards and procedures related to expected conduct are detailed on the company website. The Team Member is expected to be familiar with these policies and ensure that they are implemented in all areas of control.  Safety: Safety is paramount at any LEER GROUP operation. Expectation to be familiar with the company’s safety program and comply to the safety policy always. Never walk past an unsafe act Key Competencies:  Competency Title  Competency Definition  Team Member Competencies  Communication  Expresses oneself effectively both orally and in written form. Communicate plans and activities in a manner that supports strategies for employee involvement. Actively listens to others.  Creative Problem Solving  Identifies and collects information relevant to the problem. Use brainstorming techniques to create a variety of choices. Selects the best course of action by identifying all the alternatives and then makes a logical assumption.  Interpersonal Skills  Uses Emotional Intelligence to identify, assess, and control the emotions of oneself and of others. Treats others with respect, trust, and dignity. Works well with others by being considerate of the needs and feelings of everyone. Promotes a productive culture by valuing individuals and their contributions.  Accountability  Sets clear expectations; accepts accountability for objectives; provides feedback, recognition and consequences  Change Management  Capably embraces, manages, and leads change across the organization while helping others effectively deal with the effects of change.  Coaching & Developing Others  Provides feedback and encourages learning by team members; transfers knowledge to others and challenges them to develop their own solutions.  Influencing Others  Persuades others; builds consensus through give and take; gains cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals.