Production Engineering Technician

PPG; Westlake (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG is seeking a Production Engineering Technician at the Lake Charles Plant, LA. This role involves coordinating production control activities, liaising with maintenance for productivity, and requires strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with a preference for those holding a bachelor's degree and experience in manufacturing.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental and Vision Benefits

Matching 401k

Paid Vacation

Holiday pay

Qualifications

• 3+ years of manufacturing and/or plant experience required.
• Excellent communication and time management skills necessary.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with operators and engineers to assess repairs.
• Report on materials usage and monitor customer orders.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

High school diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree

Job description

As a Production Engineering Technician, you will perform several production control activities including gathering and filing records, reporting on use of materials, monitoring customer orders, posting production schedules, and calculating production rates. The Production Technician serves as the liaison between the production unit and maintenance to drive maximum online time for productivity.

You will be located onsite at PPG's Lake Charles Plant, LA plant, reporting to the Production Area Manager. PPG/Qemetica offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k + retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will work with the Operators, Engineers, Supervisors, and Managers to understand the repairs or improvements needed in the unit.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Technicians and Planners to ensure the work is scheduled and executed promptly.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• 3+ years of manufacturing and/or plant experience
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

About us:

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD
Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company.. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.

The PPG Way
Every single day at PPG:
We partner with customers to create mutual value.
We are “One PPG” to the world.
We trust our people every day, in every way.
We make it happen.
We run it like we own it.
We do better today than yesterday – everyday.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email [e-mail].

PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.
Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.