Quality Control Technician, 1st Shift

PPG; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG in Sylmar, CA is hiring a Quality Control Technician for the 1st shift (6:00 am – 2:30 pm). You will inspect raw materials, in-process goods and finished products to ensure they meet specifications and protect product quality.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 1–4 years in manufacturing; lifting up to 50 pounds and wearing respirator/PPE are part of the job. Pay ranges from $29.15 to $30.92 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–4 years manufacturing/warehouse experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and wear respirator/PPE.

Responsibilities

• Follow procedures to check, test, and inspect raw materials, goods in process, and finished goods.
• Compare components to technical specs to identify defects.
• Conduct simple tests and record results, preparing basic technical reports.
• Typically requires high school education or equivalent and 1–4 years of experience.

Skills

Quality control

Inspection

Testing

Documentation

Safety PPE

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PPE equipment

Job description

Quality Control Technician, Sylmar, CA

Shift: 1st Shift, 6:00 am – 2:30 pm

Disclaimer

We ask that you have the use of, or access to, information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.

Pay: $29.15 - $30.92 based on experience and skill

All applicants must provide one of the following forms of identification as part of their application:

• Passport, (2) Birth Certificate, (3) Certificate of Naturalization (USCIS Form N-550 or N-570), or (4) Permanent Resident Card (USCIS Form I-551.

As a Quality Control Technician, you will be a crucial part of our operations, ensuring that a quality product is available to our customers when they need them. Your work will directly affect people's lives!

Primary Responsibilities

• Follow established procedures and guidelines to check, test, and inspect raw materials, goods in process, and finished goods.
• Compare the physical characteristics of components, materials, equipment, and products to technical specifications to identify defects.
• Conduct simple tests (for example on electrical function, reliability, packaging quality); record results and prepare simple technical reports.
• Typically requires a high school education or equivalent and one to four years of experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a consistent basis throughout the day.
• Experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment is preferred.
• Will be required to wear a respirator/PPE.

About Us

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 X.

The PPG Way 2030

We are customer champions

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don't stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow.

We act with purpose and speed

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.

We are excellent operators

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.

We compete to win

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths.

We are PPG proud

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.

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, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

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. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

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.