Quality Technician (2nd Shift)

As a Quality Technician (2nd Shift), you will perform laboratory tests to determine chemical and physical characteristics or composition of in-process batches, raw materials, and finished products for such purposes as quality control, process control, or product development.

You will report to the Quality Supervisor III and will be onsite at the Oak Creek, WI plant. PPG offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k + retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay.

Hours for 2nd shift: Monday-Friday, start time between 2PM to 4PM working an 8.5-hour shift

Responsibilities:

• Verify formula and component specifications on batch tickets.
• Set up, adjust, calibrate, and operates laboratory equipment and instruments such paint guns, mixers, viscometers, chemical balances, pH meters, gloss meters, solids analyzer, spectrophotometer, and other equipment.
• Test samples of manufactured products to verify conformity to specifications.
• Record test results on batch tickets and in company's computer operating system.
• Organize and maintain quality records and retains of production batches.
• Evaluate retains of production batches in response to quality complaints.
• Conduct in-coming raw materials testing, ensuring conformance to required specifications.
• Perform routine production quality checks to ensure finished products are filled and packaged according to specifications.
• Performs occasional quality audits of laboratory and production work instructions to ensure compliance to the company's Quality Policy.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in a technical or engineering field preferred.
• Inspection, test and product evaluation experience
• General knowledge of Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma methodologies preferred.
• Ability to clearly identify and communicate issues that need to be addressed and to take the necessary steps to avoid future errors.

About us: 

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 X. 

The PPG Way 2030  

We are customer champions 

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. 

We act with purpose and speed 

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.  

We are excellent operators 

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.   

We compete to win 

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths. 

We are PPG proud 

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world. 

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to  https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.  

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, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.  

If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com. 

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