As a Production Operator (Rotational Shifts) 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. PPG offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k + retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay.

Rotating shift: Work Schedule: 1st shift, Mon-Fri. (6:00 am – 2:00 pm) and 2nd shift, Mon-Thur. (2:00 pm – 12:00 am) Shift differential for 2nd shift. Shift Rotates every week.

Pay Rate: $47,150 annually, non-exempt and OT. Depending on skill(s) and experience higher rate of pay may be considered.

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.

• You will blend, measure, and produce raw materials to manufacture industrial coatings.

• You will work in a production environment with a high level of safety awareness and follow all appropriate safety procedures in place.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

• Production and scale experience in a similar plant or laboratory environment.

• Chemical and manufacturing experience preferred.

• Exposure to some inorganic and organic college chemistry lab experience preferred.

• 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.

About us:

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.

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