Quality Control Technician, Entry

PPG Industries • Springdale, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Quality Control Technician (2nd Shift), you will test raw material and finish good properties of samples that come into the QC Lab. You are responsible for property testing that is reported to production and to the customer. It is important for test results to be accurate and completed in the needed timeframe. You will work onsite in our Springdale, PA plant and report to the Manager of Quality Services & Manufacturing Support. PPG is the world’s leading coatings company, serving more industries than any of its competitors. From automobiles and jetliners to wind turbine blades, and from ocean-going vessels and water tanks to family homes, PPG's coatings and specialty materials help customers protect, enhance and beautify valued assets. As part of the team, you’ll have access to world-class customers, industry experts, the best and brightest colleagues, and leading-edge technology. 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. At PPG, AI is used in the hiring process to make it more efficient, but AI tools do not make hiring decisions. PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees, offering an opportunity to grow and develop careers in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace, continuous learning, and embraces diverse ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. Adjustments due to disability can be requested via email.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required
• Two (2) years of Quality Control experience
• Basic knowledge of mathematics and scientific principles required

Nice To Haves

• Chemical or coatings manufacturing environment preferred
• College chemistry and math desired

Responsibilities

• Sample testing, i.e. viscosity, pH and density and determining adjustments
• Communicate adjustments and results to other departments
• Reduction of batch samples for spray-outs
• Hand spray panels for defect analysis
• Low-level analytical testing of intermediates
• Check the calibration of equipment
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace
• Follow all procedures and safety protocols

Benefits

• Excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Matching 401k + retirement savings
• Paid Vacation
• Holiday pay
• 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

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