Chemical Technician

PPG; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG in Dearborn, Michigan is hiring a Chemical Technician to join our team onsite at the Dearborn facility. You will report to the Plant Manager and receive training to cover any skill gaps. This full-time role supports safety and continuous production.

Shift is 2 pm–10 pm, Monday–Friday. Responsibilities include process monitoring, quality testing of coatings and chemicals, safe waste handling, data logging, and operating HMI/PLC systems to maintain smooth plant operations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in a lab or chemical operations environment.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Onsite Dearborn, MI location.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot production issues with technicians and engineers.
• Adhere to Plant Safety Rules including PPE use and hazardous waste handling.
• Test and monitor quality of plant chemicals, pretreatment baths, E-coat tanks, and wastewater systems.
• Perform routine physical and chemical testing on metal parts for coating weight, pH, conductivity.
• Collect daily chemical samples and record precision measurements (pH, conductivity, titration).
• Clean, maintain, and calibrate lab equipment (pH meters, conductivity meter, analytic balances).
• Input test results into PLC and flag out-of-spec items to production teams.
• Operate, monitor, and adjust plant equipment via HMI; regulate automated part flows.
• Provide coverage for peer technicians during unplanned absences or sick leave.
• Maintain availability for weekend overtime shifts as needed.

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

PPG is hiring a Chemical Technician to join our team! This position is located onsite at the Dearborn, MI. facility and you will report to the Plant manager. Candidates will be trained on any skill that he/she lacks.

Shift Time: 2 pm – 10 pm - Monday - Friday

Key Responsibilities

• Team Collaboration & Support: Work closely with other technicians and engineers to troubleshoot production issues, share testing workloads, and ensure seamless handoffs during shift changes.
• Workplace Safety: Adhere closely to all Plant Safety Rules including PPE use, hazardous waste handling, and active plant safety protocols.
• Process Monitoring: Test and monitor the quality of plant chemicals, including pretreatment baths, electro-coat (E-coat) tanks, and wastewater systems.
• Quality Assurance Testing: Perform routine physical and chemical testing on metal parts for coating weight, alkalinity, acidity, conductivity etc.
• Sample Collection: Collect daily chemical samples from the production line safely and record precision measurements (pH, conductivity, titration etc.).
• Equipment Maintenance: Clean, maintain, and calibrate standard laboratory equipment such as pH meters, conductivity meter, and analytical balances. Also includes general maintenance of operation equipment
• Data Logging: Input test results into PLC and flag any out-of-specification items to production teams.
• HMI & Plant Operations: Operate, monitor, and adjust automotive plant equipment using Human-Machine Interface (HMI) consoles to regulate automated part flows using load/unload conveyor tables
• Operational Flexibility & Coverage: Provide operational coverage by stepping in for peer technicians during unplanned absences or sick leave to maintain continuous plant production.
• Weekend Overtime Adaptability: Maintain availability for mandatory weekend overtime shifts driven by customer production schedules, sudden demand changes, or manufacturing spikes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in a lab or chemical operations environment
• High school diploma/ GED

About Us

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD®

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X.

The PPG Way 2030

We are customer champions

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow.

We act with purpose and speed

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility using quality data to develop solutions that create value.

We are excellent operators

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.

We compete to win

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths.

We are PPG proud

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email [e-mail].

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

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