Applications Spray Technician

PPG Industries, Inc; Cleveland, Cary (OH, NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Applications Spray Technician for weekend shifts in a dynamic Painting Process Laboratory. This physically demanding role involves operating paint application equipment, ensuring safety protocols, and maintaining quality standards. With no prior experience necessary, the position offers paid training and the chance to work with advanced automation tools. Join a team committed to innovation and excellence, where your contributions will help beautify and protect surfaces across various markets. Embrace an opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment that values integrity and professionalism.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; knowledge of chemistry and algebra preferred.
• Ability to handle a physically demanding position and communicate detailed information.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and set equipment parameters based on standard documentation.
• Operate equipment and record results accurately.
• Maintain cleanliness of the lab and perform scheduled 5S tasks.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Physical Stamina

Digital Literacy

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Knowledge of Chemistry

Some College Chemistry and Math

Tools

Paint Application Equipment

Automation Tools

Computers for Equipment Operation

Job description

As a Applications Spray Technician, Weekend Shift, you will work within a Painting Process Laboratory using Paint Application Equipment and Automation tools. Your responsibilities include ensuring the safe operation of spray equipment and chemical handling, maintaining the lab and equipment according to 5S/Quality Standards, and leading customer workflow to meet timelines and deliverables. You will report to an Application Team Supervisor and work onsite in Cleveland, OH. The shift is Friday to Monday, from 7 am to 5:30 pm, with possible variations in training schedules.

NO prior experience necessary / paid training / physically demanding position

Main Responsibilities:

1. Analyze and set equipment parameters based on standard documentation.
2. Operate equipment using computers, capture process settings, and record results.
3. Understand, record, and communicate detailed information accurately.
4. Spray and test samples of paint from production and development.
5. Execute spray experiments using robotic equipment.
6. Follow all safety protocols and complete safety training.
7. Maintain cleanliness of the lab and perform scheduled 5S tasks daily, weekly, and monthly.
8. Enter data into the application log.

Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma or GED required; knowledge of chemistry and algebra preferred; some college chemistry and math desirable.
2. Ability to understand, record, and verbalize detailed information accurately; must be observant and precise.
3. Ability to handle a physically demanding position.
4. Digitally literate.

Salary and benefits at PPG vary depending on location, allowing us to competitively compensate employees across different regions. Compensation decisions consider skills, experience, training, qualifications, licenses, certifications, and organizational needs. Additional incentives may apply.

Our employee benefit programs are designed to support health and well-being. Coverage and benefits will be in accordance with applicable plan terms and documents.

About us:

At PPG, we make it happen. We seek candidates of high integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to improve every day.

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability, and color, PPG helps customers in various markets enhance surfaces in more ways than any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on Twitter.

The PPG Way:

• Partner with customers to create mutual value.
• Be 'One PPG' to the world.
• Trust our people every day, in every way.
• Make it happen.
• Act with ownership.
• Strive to do better every day.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment that values diversity and continuous learning. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression. For assistance due to disability, contact [e-mail].

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