Quality Control Technician (3rd Shift)

PPG; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG is seeking a Quality Control Technician for the 3rd shift at the Oak Creek plant, responsible for performing laboratory tests, managing quality records, and ensuring compliance with quality policies. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma, 1+ years of experience, and a basic understanding of mathematics and scientific principles. PPG offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and retirement savings.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Matching 401k

Paid vacation

Paid training

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years of experience.
• Basic knowledge of mathematics and scientific principles.
• Product inspection, testing and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests to determine chemical and physical characteristics.
• Set up, adjust, calibrate, and operate laboratory equipment.
• Verify formula and component specifications on batch tickets.
• Manage quality records and evaluate retains of production batches.

Skills

Basic knowledge of mathematics

Scientific principles

Product inspection

Testing

Evaluation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

As a Quality Control Technician (3rd Shift) you will perform laboratory tests to determine chemical and physical characteristics or composition of in-process batches, raw materials, and finished products for such purposes as quality control, process control, or product development.

You will be seated at PPG's Oak Creek, WI plant, and report to the Quality Supervisor. PPG offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k + retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay. Paid training is provided!

*This is a 3rd shift position*

Responsibilities:

• You will verify formula and component specifications on batch tickets.
• Set up, adjust, calibrate, and operate laboratory equipment and instrument such paint guns, mixers, viscometers, chemical balances, pH meters, gloss meters, solids analyzer, spectrophotometer, and other equipment.
• Test samples of manufactured products to verify conformity to specifications.
• Record test results on batch tickets and in our computer operating system.
• You will manage quality records and retains of production batches.
• Evaluate retains of production batches in response to quality complaints.
• Perform routine production quality checks to ensure finished products are filled and packaged according to specifications.
• You will perform occasional quality audits of laboratory and production work instructions to ensure compliance to our Quality Policy.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ years of experience.
• Basic knowledge of mathematics and scientific principles.
• Product inspection, testing and evaluation.

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.