Onsite Chemical Technician, 2–10 PM (Dearborn)

PPG Industries, Inc; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG Industries, Inc. is hiring a Chemical Technician to join our Dearborn, MI onsite team. You will report to the Plant manager and work the 2 pm - 10 pm shift, Monday through Friday. Training will be provided for any missing skills.

Responsibilities include monitoring chemical processes, performing QA tests, collecting samples, and maintaining lab equipment. You will also log data, support safety protocols, and assist with unplanned coverage to ensure continuous production.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a lab or chemical operations environment.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with technicians and engineers to troubleshoot production issues and ensure smooth shift handoffs.
• Adhere to plant safety rules including PPE use and hazardous waste handling.
• Test and monitor quality of plant chemicals in pretreatment baths, E-coat tanks, and wastewater systems.
• Perform routine physical and chemical testing on metal parts for coating weight, alkalinity, acidity, and conductivity.
• Collect daily chemical samples safely and record precise measurements (pH, conductivity, titration).
• Maintain and calibrate standard lab equipment (pH meters, conductivity meter, analytical balances).
• Input test results into PLC and flag out-of-spec items for production teams.
• Operate and monitor plant equipment via HMI to regulate automated part flows.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Laboratory testing

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

pH meters

Conductivity meter

Analytical balances

Job description

PPG Industries, Inc. is hiring a Chemical Technician to join our Dearborn, MI onsite team. You will report to the Plant manager and work the 2 pm - 10 pm shift, Monday through Friday. Training will be provided for any missing skills.

Responsibilities include monitoring chemical processes, performing QA tests, collecting samples, and maintaining lab equipment. You will also log data, support safety protocols, and assist with unplanned coverage to ensure continuous production.