Technician at PPG INDUSTRIES INC in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

As a Technician at the Allison Park R&D Center, you will support Protective Coatings and Formulation Sciences projects, working to guide advances in new electrocoat and pretreatment technologies. You will follow standard operating procedures and industry standards for formula mixing, sample preparation, and testing.

PPG offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k + retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay.

Key Responsibilities:

• Precise measurement and mixing of formula ingredients as described by a formulation log

• Preparation of test specimens for a variety of tests

• Creating a collaborative and inclusive work environment

• Upholding safety standards for the team

• Documenting and reporting experimental details

• Observation of experimental details and external factors

• Independent execution on all aspects of an experiment with guidance from supervisor

• Interpreting data and making recommendations for future work

• Learns, understands, supports and conforms to company processes, and follows all EH&S and safety guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Experience with coatings formulation

• 0+ years of laboratory experience

• High School diploma required

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.

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.