Development Technician

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

Development Technician, Building Materials

As a Development Technician, Building Materials, you will be responsible for producing liquid paint samples by following formulation recipes and supporting application, testing, and evaluation processes. This role involves sample preparation, coating application, physical testing, and assisting with formulation and application studies under the direction of senior chemists. Additional responsibilities include maintaining lab standards, documenting work, and adhering to EHS practices.

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.

Responsibilities

• Produce liquid paint samples by following formulation recipes (typical sizes: pint to 1 quart; occasional 5-gallon pails for trials)
• Apply and prepare coated wood, vinyl, or fiberglass samples following defined application processes
• Perform physical property testing (adhesion, abrasion resistance, stain/chemical resistance, scratch resistance, gloss retention, etc.)
• Conduct color matching on wood substrates using stains and/or opaque systems
• Plan and execute application and formulation DOE's as directed by senior chemists
• Maintain 5S standards, including cleaning spray booths, work areas, and equipment
• Follow EHS best practices and maintain required training
• Enter daily time in the Kronos system
• Document work in LIMS lab notebook upon project completion
• Dispose of waste in proper waste streams
• Support occasional travel for customer line trials and product validation

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma required; scientific background preferred
• Two years of college-level math and science or equivalent experience strongly preferred
• Proficiency with MS Excel and MS Word desired
• Minimum 2 years of lab experience required; 3-5 years preferred
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to changing customer specifications

Technical & Functional Skills

• Experience with liquid paint application
• Familiarity with coating testing or measurement devices
• Experience using power tools (chop saws, roll coaters, drill press, etc.)
• Strong problem-solving skills and logical thinking
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to operate laboratory equipment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to follow customer and internal testing specifications and methods

PPG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We are committed to a workplace free of discrimination. Use of any protected characteristics including gender, pregnancy, race, skin color, creed, religion, nationality, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression shall not be a factor in employment decisions. If you require reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please email [e-mail].