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Development Technician- 3rd Shift at PPG INDUSTRIES INC in Grand Haven, Michigan

Posted in General Business 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time





Job Description:

As a Development Technician you will be responsible for the preparation and application of laboratory quantities of coatings, followed by testing these coatings against a wide range of specifications and customer requirements. The data generated is used to help fulfill the Technical Department's major accountabilities of product development, manufacturing and customer support. Key Responsibilities


  • Application and preparation of coatings samples by following application process sequence as directed.
  • Physical property testing of coated samples including adhesion, abrasion resistance, stain/chemical resistance, scratch resistance, gloss retention, color, etc.
  • Plan and carry out application and formulation DOE's at the direction of senior chemists.
  • 5S activities including cleaning of spray booths, work areas, and applications equipment.
  • EHS best practices and keeping up to date on EHS training and requirements.
  • Weekly submission of project statuses.
  • Disposal of waste in proper waste streams.
  • Infrequent travel may be required for customer line trial validation of new product formulations.
  • Must be able to work 3 rd Shift, 11:00pm- 7:30am

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma, preferred candidate will also have a scientific education background.
  • Two years of college level math and science or equivalent experience, is strongly preferred.
  • MS Excel and MS Word software knowledge and experience is desired.
  • Candidate must be a quick learner as our customer specifications are always changing.
  • Previous experience in the use of coating testing or measurement devices.
  • Strong problem-solving logic, strategies, or techniques.
  • Mechanical aptitude (must be able to learn and operate laboratory equipment).
  • Good written and oral communication skills.
  • The ability to follow customer and PPG internal testing specifications and test methods as required.
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 insightful, dedicated and proactive. We have intimate knowledge of the market and our customers. We focus on practical solutions that make a difference.

We are "One PPG" to the world.

We are better and stronger together. We leverage our scale to reach new markets and introduce innovative technologies as we differentiate and disrupt our markets.

We trust our people every day, in every way.

We enable and empower our people to make the right decisions. We are inclusive, transparent and respectful. Our feedback is clear and actionable.

We make it happen.

We have a passion for winning. We achieve. We deliver with discipline and integrity. We bring our best energy to our work. We decide and act intelligently and quickly.

We run it like we own it.

We respect one another by being responsible and accountable. We always act in the best interest of our company, customers, shareholders and our communities.

We do better today than yesterday - everyday.

We continuously learn. We develop our people to grow our businesses.

PPG Way: (Click here to learn more about the PPG Way)

PPG vision: http://corporate.ppg.com/OurCompany/PPG-Vision.aspx

We are One PPG: http://one.ppg.com/

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. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com .

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.

Pay Transparency poster : https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_ English_formattedESQA508c.pdf

EEO is the Law : https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

EEO is the Law Supplement : http://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/eeoc_gina_supplement.pdf





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