Color Laboratory Technician - 2nd or 3rd Shift

PPG Industries, Inc; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG Industries, Inc is seeking a Color Laboratory Technician for their Oak Creek, WI facility. In this role, you will assist in developing and testing coatings, ensuring they meet quality standards while adhering to safety protocols. Ideal candidates will have a background in chemistry and a strong work ethic, contributing to a collaborative team environment focused on innovation and sustainability.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Family Leave

Life and Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• High school chemistry and algebra are required.
• Experience in a Technical or Quality Control lab environment.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and testing of new coatings.
• Prepare laboratory quantities of paint and apply coatings.
• Interact with plant production personnel and QA personnel.

Skills

Good Communication Skills

Initiative

Strong Work Ethic

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High school chemistry and algebra

Job description

Color Laboratory Technician - 2nd or 3rd Shift

Oak Creek, WI

We are hiring a Color Laboratory Technician in the Automotive Parts and Accessories organization here at PPG! Are you looking to make the next step in your career with an industry leader? Do you have a knowledge of and passion for Color and Color Science? Do you want to be a part of making the world around you a more colorful and sustainable place? If you answered "Yes" to these questions then we have the role for you!

In this role you will contribute to the profit objectives of the APA Decorative market segment by assisting in the development and testing of new coatings that reflect quality and meet customer requirements. You will also, support product development via preparing laboratory quantities of paint, applying coatings to appropriate substrate and performing testing. You will be expected to be responsible for interacting with plant production personnel and QA personnel to assist with problem resolution as it pertains to formulas. Overall direction and priorities are provided by the team leader, CCT and / or chemist.

This is an on-site role working at our Oak Creek, WI facility and report directly to the Color Development Manager.

There is a Shift Differential of an additional $.65/hr for 2nd shift and $.75/hr for 3rd shift

Responsibilities:

• Adhere to all PPG safety protocols and encourage a broad safety culture in a laboratory work environment.
• Actively and positively contributes in a team environment, effectively collaborates with team members , and supports team engagement initiatives.
• Effectively communicates results and observations to direct supervisor, as required
• Maintains an accurate, neat notebook. Documents all observations, including unusual results.
• Demonstrates initiative and drive through accomplishing tasks. Follows through on mutually agreed upon dates and goals. Accepts and effectively uses feedback.
• Acts consistently with The PPG Way on a daily basis

Qualifications:

• High school chemistry and algebra are required.

• Experience in a Technical or Quality Control lab environment.
• Basic Computer Skills
• Initiative and Strong Work Ethic
• Good Communication Skills
• Ability to work independently

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About us:

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we are looking for candidates of the highest integrity and professional candor who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday - everyday.

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 Twitter.

The PPG Way

Every single day at PPG:

We partner with customers to create mutual value.

We are "One PPG" to the world.

We trust our people every day, in every way.

We make it happen.

We run it like we own it.

We do better today than yesterday - everyday.

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 equal consideration for employment. PPG does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email [e-mail].

PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.

Benefits like healthcare, retirement plans, and dental/vision insurance, will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

We offer Health Insurance, Vison Insurance, Dental Insurance Family Leave, Life and Disability Insurance

Le fasce retributive e i benefit di PPG possono variare in base alla localita, il che ci consente di retribuire i dipendenti in modo competitivo in diversi mercati geografici. PPG prende in considerazione diversi fattori nelle decisioni sulle retribuzioni, tra cui, a titolo esemplificativo ma non esaustivo, competenze, esperienza e formazione, qualifiche e istruzione, licenze e certificazioni, nonche altre esigenze organizzative. Potrebbero essere applicati altri incentivi.

I nostri programmi di benefit per i dipendenti sono progettati per supportare la salute e il benessere dei nostri dipendenti. Eventuali coperture assicurative e benefit saranno conformi alle condizioni dei programmi applicabili e ai documenti del piano governativo associati.

About us:


Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday - everyday.



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 Twitter.



The PPG Way

Every single day at PPG:

We partner with customers to create mutual value.

We are "One PPG" to the world.

We trust our people every day, in every way.

We make it happen.

We run it like we own it.

We do better today than yesterday - everyday.


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, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email [e-mail].


PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.

Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.