Coatings Lab Technician - 3rd Shift

PPG Industries; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid vacation & holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Disability/Leave

Job summary

PPG Industries in Mojave, CA is seeking an Entry Level Coatings Lab Technician for our Aerospace Materials Lab. This on-site 3rd shift role tests raw materials, coatings and sealants to ensure customer specifications are met.

Prior aerospace lab experience is not required, but basic lab experience and understanding of analytical processes are helpful. You will calibrate and maintain lab equipment, follow SOPs and ASTM procedures, and support safety programs and 5S standards while contributing to

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Coatings and sealants certifications preferred.
• Aerospace lab environment experience preferred.
• US citizenship, a green card or eligible to work in the US required.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic mathematical equations.
• Conduct analytical testing on raw materials, coatings and sealants.
• Ensure lab equipment is calibrated and functioning.
• Suggest improvements to save time, effort, and resources.
• Follow SOPs and ASTM procedures for everyday chemicals and testing.
• Participate in safety protocols and 5S programs; maintain lab inventory.
• Keep a clean work environment and perform routine upkeep.
• Inspect and evaluate products; identify and address issues.

Skills

Aerospace lab experience

Education

High school diploma

Coatings certifications

Tools

ERP system (QAD)

Office software

Job description

PPG's Aerospace Business is looking for an Entry Level Coatings Lab Technician at our Manufacturing Facility based in Mojave, CA!

As an Aerospace Materials Lab Technician - Coatings you will work to ensure that products manufactured at this facility meet all customer requirements. Experience in an identical role isn't required but we hope you have some basic experience working in a lab environment and understanding of Analytical processes and testing. Every batch of product we produce requires someone like you to do testing. If you are passionate about delivering quality laboratory products, then we want to talk to you!

You will be working out of our facility in Mojave, CA on 3rd shift (9:00pm - 5:30am) and report to the Quality Lab Supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform basic mathematical equations.
• Conduct Analytical testing on our Raw Materials, Coatings, and Sealants products.
• Ensure all Lab equipment is working and calibrated.
• Help achieve team goals by communicating ideas, suggestions, and assistance, e.g., communicating ways to save time, effort, and resources.
• Be or become familiar with SOPs and ASTMs on everyday chemicals and testing procedures.
• Participate in all safety protocols and 5S programs and help to maintain the laboratory equipment and inventories.
• Keep a clean work environment, to include the execution of routine upkeep activities to support the entire lab.
• Inspect, test, and perform evaluations on products.
• Identify issues that need to be addressed and to take the necessary steps to avoid future errors.
• Proficiency in using ERP System (QAD preferred) and standard office software applications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Related technical certifications with coatings and sealants preferred.
• Previous experience working in an aerospace laboratory environment preferred.
• Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.

The base salary range for this position is $51,700 to $56,000, with a possibility of an annual bonus up to 2.5% of base salary. PPG offers comprehensive benefits such as Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation & Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Disability/Leave, and other Voluntary benefit offerings. Actual benefit offerings confirmed at the time of hire.

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 are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. 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.

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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 educati