Foamer-WI

Leer Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Quarterly Bonus Program

Paid Time Off (starts at 3 weeks)

Job summary

Leer, Inc. is seeking a Panel Foamer to set up panels and materials in jigs for panel foaming at our facility. You will foam standard, stock and custom panels, select appropriate metals, and ensure proper application of materials in metal prep.

The role requires setting up jigs, maintaining accurate records, and inspecting finished panels for alignment and defects while collaborating with a small team. Physical duties include lifting and standing for long periods.

Qualifications

• Must understand and follow all safe operating procedures and requirements.
• Ability to use small hand tools efficiently and safely.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to accurately figure shot times.
• Ability to operate all foam jigs efficiently.
• Ability to communicate in a team setting and be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Foaming standard, stock and custom panels.
• Select correct metal for panels.
• Apply proper materials to panels in metal prep.
• Set up jigs for panel foaming.
• Keep records of panels produced as required.
• Clean excess foam/material off panels and inspect for defects.

Skills

Safety procedures

Hand tools

Read blueprints

Read tape measure

ShoT time estimation

Foam jig operation

Team communication

Tools

Measuring tools

Job description

Our Panel Foamer position is responsible for setting up panels and materials in jigs to prep for panel foaming at our Soft Rail facility.

Responsibilities:

• Foaming standard, stock and custom panels
• Select correct metal for panels
• Accurately apply proper materials to panels in metal prep
• Accurately set up jigs for panel foaming
• Keep proper records of panels produced as required
• Clean excess foam/material off panel and inspect for proper alignment and any defects
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must understand & be able to follow ALL safe operating procedures & requirements
• Ability to use small hand tools efficiently and safely
• Ability to read blue prints
• Ability to read a tape measure
• Ability to accurately figure shot times
• Ability to operate all foam jigs efficiently
• Ability to communicate in a team setting and be a team player

Essential Functions:

• Ability to lift 50-75 lbs., plus on a continual basis.
• Ability to reach overhead and/or above shoulder height frequently.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to use repetitive motions.
• Ability to be on time and at work on a daily basis.

BENEFITS PACKAGE

So, what do you get out of working at Leer, Inc. beyond a friendly work environment and the best teammates around? A competitive compensation package that other manufacturers can’t beat. Take a look.

ESOP Distributions

• An ESOP is an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. Like mentioned above, Leer Inc. is 100% employee owned. That means you will be an employee-owner and own a piece of the company. Trust us when we say, if you include your yearly ESOP payments, we offer a compensation package that's difficult to beat. Don't believe us? Stop in and we'll show you.
• Quarterly Bonus Program
• Generous Paid Time Off (Starts at 3-Weeks in 1st Full Year)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance (Subsidized by Leer)
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (Paid by Leer)
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (Paid by Leer)
• Life Insurance (Paid by Leer)
• Shoe stipend for steel toes
• Cares Program – up to 50% off fitness equipment or gym membership
• Community involvement hours

Be part of making iconic products that make all the difference in hospitals, restaurants, and more. We're proud to be an essential business and support other industries who keep us healthy and fed.

Leer, Inc. is a growing company that is all about our team members. Really. We're 100% employee-owned.

What does employee-owned mean?

We share the wealth. After all, if you're putting in the sweat, you deserve the benefit!

A few benefits of being 100% employee owned:

• Yearly, extra financial incentives (on top of your salary)
• A retirement option to make your golden years truly golden
• Full-company transparency because everyone's work is everyone's success

Being all about our team pays off in a big way. We can't stop growing and with more than 30 employees who've been with us for more than a decade (or two!), you know that our employees are some of the most satisfied in the area.

We are dedicated to opening new doors for every employee, personally and professionally. If you want to learn more about what that looks like for individuals, reach out! We'd love to share our stories.

We're looking for team players to help us sustain our growth and continue to make Leer, Inc. not just an industry-leading manufacturer but one of the best places to work in the Midwest.

Oh, and we should mention that we're all about cross-training, internal mobility, and investing in our employees.

The Foamer position is responsible for setting up panels and materials for panel foaming, and inspection of end panel product.