Coatings Equipment Technician: Install, Troubleshoot & Improve

PPG Industries, Inc; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits

401k match and retirement savings

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Job summary

PPG Industries, Inc is seeking a Coatings Equipment Maintenance Specialist to install, troubleshoot, and repair automotive OEM topcoat process equipment used at the Cleveland facility. You will provide technical guidance to operators on safe operation of Topcoat Coat Painting Systems and contribute to the development and updating of PPG manuals.

This on-site role reports to the Applications Team Lead in Cleveland, OH, with a Friday–Monday shift.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and related software; CAD experience a plus.
• Ability to follow instructions from supervisors or senior engineers/technicians.
• Knowledge of general mechanical and electrical repair.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time.
• Up to 25% travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all PPG Policies, Blueprint and Business Strategy goals including EH&S, Business Conduct, Code of Ethics, and all governmental regulations and laws.
• Provide support for Cleveland Technical and Spray Application Department equipment and ensure alignment with operation at other PPG Spray lab Facilities.
• Research and compare equipment used at OEM manufacturers against PPG systems and provide technical guidance or improvement to Application Spray labs.
• Become knowledgeable and provide as‑needed application support for other PPG Facilities and assist with trouble shooting, repair and preventive maintenance of automated paint systems.
• Keep PPG technologies matched with new equipment trends through PPG internal updates of engineering market advancements. Share data with Manufacturing & Technical to provide continuous improvement to laboratory development cycles and quality assurance product testing.
• Maintain general mechanical knowledge and principles of the installation, operation and troubleshooting of application systems and spray atomizers.
• Continuous learning of internal and external spray equipment and create new ideas or revise current practices for a more efficient operation
• Assist in designing engineering experiments, completing regulatory documents concerning safety issues, finishing projects within provided timeline

Skills

MS Office

CAD

Mechanical repair

Electrical repair

Hand tools

Travel flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CAD

Job description

PPG Industries, Inc is seeking a Coatings Equipment Maintenance Specialist to install, troubleshoot, and repair automotive OEM topcoat process equipment used at the Cleveland facility. You will provide technical guidance to operators on safe operation of Topcoat Coat Painting Systems and contribute to the development and updating of PPG manuals.

This on-site role reports to the Applications Team Lead in Cleveland, OH, with a Friday–Monday shift.