Paint Formulation Lab Technician - Color & Test Specialist

PPG Industries (UK) Limited; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation & holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

PPG Industries is seeking a Customer Support Lab Technician to support the customer support team for DCS accounts. You will plan, test, and document assignments, prepare samples for evaluation, and contribute to formula development and troubleshooting.

You will mix wet paint, adjust samples for color, test panels, and collaborate with chemists to meet project objectives and product specifications while maintaining safety and accurate records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2+ years working in an industrial facility/setting preferred.
• Previous lab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all safety protocols and encourage a broad safety culture in a laboratory environment.
• Independently plan and organize tasks following discussion with chemist or supervisor on project objectives.
• Make, spray and test samples to meet project objectives and product specifications.
• Interact with team members for new objectives on project work and contribute to planning of experiments.
• Observe results and analyze and document clearly and independently; communicate results promptly to laboratory personnel to meet commitments.
• Make recommendations or assist with troubleshooting based on learned product knowledge.
• Master routine procedures, tests and application of samples for project work.
• Maintain laboratory equipment in clean condition.

Skills

Formulation development

Paint mixing

Documentation

Color adjustment

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

PPG Industries is seeking a Customer Support Lab Technician to support the customer support team for DCS accounts. You will plan, test, and document assignments, prepare samples for evaluation, and contribute to formula development and troubleshooting.

You will mix wet paint, adjust samples for color, test panels, and collaborate with chemists to meet project objectives and product specifications while maintaining safety and accurate records.