Chemical Technician

PPG•Dearborn, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

PPG is hiring a Chemical Technician to join our team! This position is located onsite at the Dearborn, MI. facility. Candidates will be trained on any skill that he/she lacks.

Requirements

3+ years experience in a lab or chemical operations environment
High school diploma/ GED

Responsibilities

Work closely with other technicians and engineers to troubleshoot production issues, share testing workloads, and ensure seamless handoffs during shift changes.
Adhere closely to all Plant Safety Rules including PPE use, hazardous waste handling, and active plant safety protocols.
Test and monitor the quality of plant chemicals, including pretreatment baths, electro-coat (E-coat) tanks, and wastewater systems.
Perform routine physical and chemical testing on metal parts for coating weight, alkalinity, acidity, conductivity etc.
Collect daily chemical samples from the production line safely and record precision measurements (pH, conductivity, titration etc.).
Clean, maintain, and calibrate standard laboratory equipment such as pH meters, conductivity meter, and analytical balances. Also includes general maintenance of operation equipment
Input test results into PLC and flag any out-of-specification items to production teams.
Operate, monitor, and adjust automotive plant equipment using Human-Machine Interface (HMI) consoles to regulate automated part flows using load/unload conveyor tables
Provide operational coverage by stepping in for peer technicians during unplanned absences or sick leave to maintain continuous plant production.
Maintain availability for mandatory weekend overtime shifts driven by customer production schedules, sudden demand changes, or manufacturing spikes.