Sealants Lab Technician

PPG Aerospace is seeking an Entry Level Sealants Lab Technician at our Mojave facility! As a Sealants Lab Technician, you are the person who ensures that products manufactured at this facility meet all customer requirements. Every batch of product that we produce requires someone like you to do testing. If you have a strong internal drive, lots of ambition, and you are passionate about delivering quality products, then we want to talk to you!

You will work onsite at our Mojave, CA facility and report to the Sealants Lab Supervisor. Various shifts available, including day, evening, and overnight schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Under minimal supervision, conduct Analytical testing on our Raw Materials, Coatings and Sealants products.

• Ensures all testing is performed as defined, and all Lab equipment is accurately working and calibrated.

• Contributes to achieving team goals by communicating ideas, suggestions, and assistance, e.g., identifying and communicating ways to save time, effort, and resources.

• Be or become familiar with SOPs and ASTMs pertaining to everyday chemicals and testing procedures.

• Participate in all safety protocols and 5S initiatives and help to maintain the laboratory equipment and inventories.

• Inspect, test, and perform evaluations on products.

• Ability to clearly identify and communicate issues that need to be addressed and to take the necessary steps to avoid future errors.

• Digital literacy in ERP System (QAD preferred) and Microsoft office.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in a technical or engineering field preferred.

• Related technical certifications with coatings and sealants preferred.

• 1+ years of previous experience working in a laboratory environment strongly preferred.

• Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.

The base salary range for this position is $48,000 to $55,000, with a possibility of an annual bonus up to 2.5% of base salary. PPG offers comprehensive benefits such as Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation & Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Disability/Leave, and other Voluntary benefit offerings. Actual benefit offerings confirmed at the time of hire.

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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary bylocationwhich 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.
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