Production Operator (Rotational Shifts)

PPG•Monroeville, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Production Operator at PPG's Monroeville Research & Development, you will be a crucial part of our Specialty Synthesis Group (SSG) operations. You will be responsible for process development and manufacturing of photochromic dyes, OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) materials and optical coatings, ensuring that a quality product is available to our customers when they need them. Your work will directly affect people's lives! You will work onsite in Monroeville, PA and will report to the Production Manager.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required
Production and scale experience in a similar plant or laboratory environment
Mechanical aptitude and high level of safety awareness
Attention to detail and documentation skills and excellent organizational and communication skills
Strong problem solving, initiative, and knowledge of PC applications
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a consistent basis throughout the day
Must be able to stand, bend, crouch, kneel throughout the day, use basic tools, operate a Forklift or ability to learn to do so, and climb ladders to reach equipment/parts/storage
Ability to work overtime as needed

Nice To Haves

Chemical and manufacturing experience preferred
Exposure to some inorganic and organic college chemistry lab experience preferred

Responsibilities

Multi-step organic reactions in a plant environment (50 L to 400 L scale)
Run reactions/purifications according to batch sheet
Modify batch sheets and other procedures as needed
Collaborate with variety of people with minimal supervision
Blend, measure, and produce raw materials to manufacture industrial coatings
Work in a production environment with a high level of safety awareness and follow all appropriate safety procedures in place