Coatings Development Technician - Paint Samples & Testing

PPG Industries, Inc; Springdale (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Disability/Leave benefits

Job summary

PPG Industries, Inc in Springdale, Pennsylvania is looking for a Development Technician in Building Materials. Your role will involve producing liquid paint samples, conducting physical property tests, and supporting application and formulation studies.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, lab experience, and proficiency in tools like MS Excel. PPG offers comprehensive benefits including health and retirement plans, and is committed to equal employment opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; scientific background preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of lab experience required; 3-5 years preferred.
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to changing customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Produce liquid paint samples by following formulation recipes.
• Perform physical property testing like adhesion and abrasion resistance.
• Support occasional travel for customer line trials and product validation.

Skills

Liquid paint application

Coating testing and measurement devices

Power tools operation

Problem-solving skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Two years of college-level math and science

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

PPG Industries, Inc in Springdale, Pennsylvania is looking for a Development Technician in Building Materials. Your role will involve producing liquid paint samples, conducting physical property tests, and supporting application and formulation studies.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, lab experience, and proficiency in tools like MS Excel. PPG offers comprehensive benefits including health and retirement plans, and is committed to equal employment opportunities.