Laboratory Technician

PPG • Los Angeles, CA

18d • Onsite

About The Position

PPG's Aerospace Business is looking for a Laboratory Technician to join our quality team in Valencia, CA. As an Aerospace Laboratory Technician , you will be involved in the execution of inspections related to product quality. If you are curious and passionate about delivering quality products, and want to work for an industry leader, then this may be the career opportunity for you! You will work onsite at our Valencia, CA location and report to the Quality Control Manager. Key Responsibilities Follow established procedures and guidelines to check, test, and inspect raw materials, goods in process, and finished goods. Be involved in physical inspection and/or testing of raw materials as well as in process and finished goods. Tests conducted may include visual, dimensional, etc. Performing internal auditing. Calibration of Equipment, housekeeping and disposing of material and product. Following specifications, SOPs and industry standards for inspection of parts. Crafting a collaborative and inclusive work environment. Upholding safety standards for the team, and this includes wearing appropriate personal protective equipment and following safety guidelines. Time management and recognition of work efficiency.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of laboratory/inspection experience or similar experience required.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize duties, and carry through with all steps needed to complete each function.
• Ability to clearly identify and communicate issues that need to be addressed and to take the necessary steps to avoid future errors.
• Digital literacy in ERP System (QAD preferred) and Microsoft office.
• Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.

Nice To Haves

• STEM Program experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow established procedures and guidelines to check, test, and inspect raw materials, goods in process, and finished goods.
• Be involved in physical inspection and/or testing of raw materials as well as in process and finished goods.
• Tests conducted may include visual, dimensional, etc.
• Performing internal auditing.
• Calibration of Equipment, housekeeping and disposing of material and product.
• Following specifications, SOPs and industry standards for inspection of parts.
• Crafting a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Upholding safety standards for the team, and this includes wearing appropriate personal protective equipment and following safety guidelines.
• Time management and recognition of work efficiency.

Benefits

• PPG offers comprehensive benefits such as Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation & Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Disability/Leave, and other Voluntary benefit offerings.
• Actual benefit offerings confirmed at the time of hire.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees