Paint Development Technician – Materials & Testing

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

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.