Synthesis & Coatings Operator — Rotating Shifts

PPG; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits

401k + retirement savings

Paid vacation

Holiday pay

Job summary

PPG is hiring a Production Operator for its Monroeville, PA site. The role supports the Specialty Synthesis Group with process development and manufacturing of photochromic dyes, OLED materials, and optical coatings.

It is an onsite, rotating shift position reporting to the Production Manager, with a competitive benefits package. Shifts include 1st shift (Mon-Fri, 6:00 am–2:00 pm) and 2nd shift (Mon-Thu, 2:00 pm–12:00 am) with a shift differential; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in production and scale-up in a plant or lab environment preferred.
• Chemical and manufacturing experience is helpful.
• Exposure to inorganic and organic college chemistry lab experience preferred.
• Must have safety awareness and ability to follow procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.
• Ability to operate basic tools and learn forklift operation.

Responsibilities

• Perform multi-step organic reactions in a plant environment (50 L to 400 L scale).
• Run reactions and purifications according to batch sheets.
• Modify batch sheets and procedures as needed.
• Collaborate with a range of colleagues with minimal supervision.
• Blend and prepare raw materials to manufacture industrial coatings.
• Maintain high safety standards and follow procedures.

Skills

Safety awareness

Documentation skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Manual dexterity

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

PPG is hiring a Production Operator for its Monroeville, PA site. The role supports the Specialty Synthesis Group with process development and manufacturing of photochromic dyes, OLED materials, and optical coatings.

It is an onsite, rotating shift position reporting to the Production Manager, with a competitive benefits package. Shifts include 1st shift (Mon-Fri, 6:00 am–2:00 pm) and 2nd shift (Mon-Thu, 2:00 pm–12:00 am) with a shift differential; overtime may be required.