Plant Chemical Technician - QC & Automation

PPG; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG is hiring a Chemical Technician to join our Dearborn, MI facility onsite. You will report to the Plant Manager and work a 2pm–10pm shift, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend overtime.

You will test and monitor the quality of plant chemicals, collect samples, operate HMI consoles, and assist with safety and data logging. Training is provided for any skills you lack, and routine maintenance of lab equipment is included.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Team collaboration with technicians and engineers to troubleshoot production issues and ensure smooth shift handoffs.
• Workplace safety: adhere to plant safety rules including PPE use and hazardous waste handling.
• Process monitoring: test and monitor the quality of plant chemicals and wastewater systems.
• Quality assurance testing: perform routine physical and chemical testing on metal parts.
• Sample collection: collect daily chemical samples and record measurements (pH, conductivity).
• Equipment maintenance: clean, calibrate meters and maintain lab equipment.
• Data logging: input results into PLC and flag out-of-spec items.
• HMI & plant operations: operate and monitor plant equipment via HMI to regulate flows.
• Operational flexibility & coverage: provide coverage for peer technicians during absences.
• Weekend overtime adaptability: maintain availability for weekend overtime.

Skills

Chemical lab experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

PPG is hiring a Chemical Technician to join our Dearborn, MI facility onsite. You will report to the Plant Manager and work a 2pm–10pm shift, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend overtime.

You will test and monitor the quality of plant chemicals, collect samples, operate HMI consoles, and assist with safety and data logging. Training is provided for any skills you lack, and routine maintenance of lab equipment is included.