Chemical Technician - 2pm-10pm, Plant QC & Safety

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 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.