Base Painter Automotive

EAVX; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a dedicated quality control inspector to ensure the highest standards of product quality. In this full-time role, you will perform inspections, document results, and uphold safety regulations in a dynamic workplace. The ideal candidate should possess a high school diploma and have knowledge of hand tools, along with a commitment to excellence in quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in the use of hand tools is a plus.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Responsibilities

• Approves incoming materials and finished products by conducting tests.
• Documents inspection results and maintains quality databases.
• Maintains a safe and healthy work environment.

Skills

Knowledge of hand tools

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Annual training for Hazardous Waste Recycling

Job description

leer.com

COMPANY BACKGROUND:

LEER GROUP, LLC is North America’s largest manufacturer and supplier of fiberglass and aluminum truck caps and tonneaus for residential and commercial applications. The group is comprised of eight companies: LEER, Snugtop, Bedslide, Pace Edwards, Century, Raider, StateWide Windows, Waypoint Logistics and Se Gi. Together, these companies have manufacturing plants in Pennsylvania, Indiana, Washington, Oregon, and California 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, LEER is the most widely recognized brand name in the truck cap industry and the number-one selling brand of pickup truck caps and tonneau covers in the country. LEER truck caps are custom-manufactured in Indiana, California, and Pennsylvania and delivered by a company-owned truck fleet 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 and fishermen, cyclists and boating enthusiasts or anyone who needs a stylish, well-built cargo solution. For its commercial and fleet customers, 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 Group offers 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, joining LEER Group’s winning team means being part of a great home away 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; 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, and 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 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 a plus.. Knowledge and skill is 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 additions, 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

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 employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to fingers. Lifting is not a major factor in this job, although moving molds is required. This job may bring employee in contact with hazardous chemicals and fumes. For this reason, respirator certification is optional.

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 accommodations 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.

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