Laboratory Technician

Job Summary

The Laboratory Technician is responsible for monitoring, testing, and maintaining pretreatment and e-coat systems to ensure optimal process performance, product quality, and environmental compliance. This role performs chemical analyses, system inspections, process adjustments, and documentation activities to support safe and efficient plant operations. The Laboratory Technician works closely with production and quality teams to maintain system integrity, resolve process issues, and ensure compliance with established procedures and standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform required titrations and chemical analyses on pretreatment and e-coat systems according to established procedures.
• Monitor and maintain the integrity of pretreatment and e-coat systems to ensure consistent operational performance.
• Evaluate system performance data and make necessary process adjustments to maintain quality and efficiency.
• Maintain inventory levels of pretreatment chemicals, laboratory supplies, and testing materials.
• Verify and maintain proper e-coat rectifier settings to ensure optimum paint quality and system performance.
• Conduct routine laboratory and process testing to verify system performance and product quality requirements.
• Accurately document test results, process data, and system measurements in logs, charts, databases, and reports as defined by standard operating procedures.
• Participate in troubleshooting and resolving process, quality, and equipment-related issues.
• Assist with calibration, maintenance, and upkeep of laboratory testing equipment.
• Maintain laboratory and process areas in accordance with 5S principles, housekeeping requirements, and safety standards.
• Follow all environmental, health, safety, and quality policies and procedures.
• Support audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to read, interpret, and follow technical procedures, specifications, and work instructions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and data entry systems.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with pretreatment, e-coat, wastewater treatment, DI/RO systems, or related industrial processes.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience performing titrations and routine chemical testing.
• Familiarity with environmental and regulatory compliance requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to work around chemicals, tanks, pumps, and industrial equipment.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, gloves, and chemical-resistant gear.
• Ability to work in laboratory and manufacturing environments with varying temperatures

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 [email protected]. 

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.  
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.  Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. 

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