Entry-Level Sealants Lab Technician – Mojave

ppg; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation & holidays

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Disability/leave

Job summary

PPG Aerospace is seeking an Entry Level Sealants Lab Technician for the Mojave, CA facility. The role tests raw materials, coatings, and sealants to ensure customer requirements are met. Onsite work with potential shift changes and overtime as needed.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, a technical/engineering degree preferred, and 1+ year laboratory experience. U.S. citizens or eligible individuals only. Competitive base salary with bonus potential and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in a technical or engineering field preferred.
• 1+ years of previous experience working in a laboratory environment strongly preferred.
• Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.

Responsibilities

• Under minimal supervision, conduct Analytical testing on our Raw Materials, Coatings and Sealants products.
• Ensures all testing is performed as defined, and all Lab equipment is accurately working and calibrated.
• Contributes to achieving team goals by communicating ideas, suggestions, and assistance, e.g., identifying and communicating ways to save time, effort, and resources.
• Be or become familiar with SOPs and ASTMs pertaining to everyday chemicals and testing procedures.
• Participate in all safety protocols and 5S initiatives and help to maintain the laboratory equipment and inventories.
• Inspect, test, and perform evaluations on products.
• Ability to clearly identify and communicate issues that need to be addressed and to take the necessary steps to avoid future errors.
• Digital literacy in ERP System (QAD preferred) and Microsoft office.

Skills

Analytical testing

Lab testing

Microsoft Office

ERP system

5S

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree (technical/engineering)

Tools

QAD ERP

Job description

PPG Aerospace is seeking an Entry Level Sealants Lab Technician for the Mojave, CA facility. The role tests raw materials, coatings, and sealants to ensure customer requirements are met. Onsite work with potential shift changes and overtime as needed.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, a technical/engineering degree preferred, and 1+ year laboratory experience. U.S. citizens or eligible individuals only. Competitive base salary with bonus potential and comprehensive benefits.