Development Technician

PPG Industries (UK) Limited; Springdale (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

PPG Industries (UK) Limited is looking for a Development Technician in Springdale, Pennsylvania, to produce liquid paint samples, test and evaluate processes, and maintain lab standards. The candidate will work closely with senior chemists on application studies and be responsible for adhering to EHS practices.

Key qualifications include a high school diploma, lab experience, and proficiency in liquid paint application, with comprehensive benefits offered for employees.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with MS Excel and MS Word is desired.
• Minimum 2 years of lab experience required; 3–5 years preferred.
• Ability to follow customer and internal testing specifications.

Responsibilities

• Produce liquid paint samples by following formulation recipes.
• Apply and prepare coated samples following defined processes.
• Perform physical property testing like adhesion and gloss retention.

Skills

Liquid paint application

Coating testing measurement devices

Problem-solving skills

Mechanical aptitude

Strong communication skills

Education

High School Diploma with scientific background preferred

Two years of college-level math and science or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Power tools (chop saws, roll coaters, drill press)

Job description

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: ½ 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

A PPG oferece igualdade de oportunidades a todos os candidatos e colaboradores. Oferecemos a oportunidade de crescer e desenvolver sua carreira em um ambiente que proporciona um local de trabalho gratificante para os funcionários, cria um ambiente de aprendizado contínuo e valoriza as ideias e a diversidade dos outros. Todos os candidatos qualificados receberão consideração para emprego sem distinção de sexo, gravidez, raça, cor, credo, religião, origem nacional, idade, deficiência, estado civil, condição de veterano, orientação sexual, identidade ou expressão de gênero.

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As faixas salariais e os benefícios da PPG podem variar conforme a localização, o que nos permite compensar os funcionários de forma competitiva em diferentes mercados geográficos. A PPG considera vários fatores ao tomar decisões de remuneração, incluindo, mas não se limitando a, habilidades, experiência e treinamento, qualificações e educação, licenças e certificações, além de outras necessidades organizacionais. Outros incentivos podem ser aplicados.