Quality Technician (2nd Shift)

PPG Industries (UK) Limited; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits

Matching 401k

Paid Vacation

Holiday pay

Job summary

PPG Industries (UK) Limited is seeking a Quality Technician for the 2nd Shift at their Oak Creek, WI location. Your role will involve performing laboratory tests to ensure the quality of in-process batches, raw materials, and finished products through rigorous quality control and product development.

You will report directly to the Quality Supervisor III and benefit from comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, alongside a matching 401k retirement savings plan and paid vacation. This is a critical position that supports both production and compliance within the company.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Inspection, test and product evaluation experience.
• General knowledge of Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma methodologies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify formula and component specifications on batch tickets.
• Set up, adjust, and operate laboratory equipment.
• Test samples of manufactured products for conformity.

Skills

Inspection, test and product evaluation experience

General knowledge of Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma methodologies

Clear communication of issues

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in a technical or engineering field

Tools

Laboratory equipment and instruments

Job description

As a Quality Technician (2nd 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 report to the Quality Supervisor III and will be onsite at the Oak Creek, WI plant. PPG offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k + retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay.

Hours for 2nd shift: Monday-Friday, start time between 2PM to 4PM working an 8.5-hour shift

Responsibilities:

• Verify formula and component specifications on batch tickets.
• Set up, adjust, calibrate, and operate laboratory equipment and instruments such as 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 the company's computer operating system.
• Organize and maintain quality records and retains of production batches.
• Evaluate retains of production batches in response to quality complaints.
• Conduct incoming raw materials testing, ensuring conformance to required specifications.
• Perform routine production quality checks to ensure finished products are filled and packaged according to specifications.
• Perform occasional quality audits of laboratory and production work instructions to ensure compliance with the company's Quality Policy.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in a technical or engineering field preferred.
• Inspection, test and product evaluation experience.
• General knowledge of Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma methodologies preferred.
• Ability to clearly identify and communicate issues that need to be addressed and to take the necessary steps to avoid future errors.

A PPG offers equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.

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