Laboratory Technician Powder Coatings at PPG INDUSTRIES INC in Strongsville, Ohio

Job Description:

Laboratory Technician Powder Coatings

Strongsville, OH

We are looking to add a laboratory technician powder coatings within the Industrial Powder Coatings Performance Testing Group located in Strongsville, OH. If this sounds like you, you will be part of a team of 3 people in an ISO 17025 accredited testing group.

As part of this role, you will perform equipment verification, catalog daily conditions checks, assist with calibrations, and reports to make sure we are testing within the proper limits. You will also be part of create reports for our industrial customers that have meaningful and impactful implications on shaping how they do business and build their products.

You will work on-site in Strongsville, OH and report to the S&T Product Development Supervisor.

PPG offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; matching 401k, supplemental retirement benefits, PTO, and continuing education.

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Responsibilities:

• Organize and execute assigned testing projects efficiently and accurately.


• Issue reports for completed projects to internal and external customers.


• Divide work among the three members of the team to maximize productivity.


• Communicate frequently with internal and external customers about status of testing projects and maintain a project tracker.


• Participate in ISO 17025 accreditation audits for the Strongsville testing group.


• Maintain environmental testing cabinets (salt spray, humidity, xenon, etc.), including scheduling maintenance and calibrations.


• Collaborate with other testing laboratories within PPG.


• Contract with outside testing laboratories for work not performed within PPG.


• Be an expert in a wide variety of specifications and test methods.


• Maintain a safe working environment.


• Participate in 5S activities and have a spirit of continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• HS diploma, GED, or similar is required.


• Associates degree in engineering, engineering technology, chemistry or similar is preferred.


• Prior experience in performance testing, preferably in an ISO 17025 accredited lab.


• Proven ability to read and interpret complex customer specifications.


• Proven ability to understand, record and verbalize detailed information accurately.

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 recruiting@ppg.com.

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