Lab Technician

As a General Finishes Lab Technician , you will provide various technical activities to support professional engineering and scientific work. As an experienced lab technician, you will work independently or in concert with chemists, professional engineers, or project leaders to plan, construct, test, and document assignments, applying skills in a specific engineering or science field. Ideally, experienced lab technicians operate with minimal supervision and independently plan and execute all aspects of an experiment following a discussion with the supervisor. You will work onsite at our Oak Creek, WI facility and report to the General Finishes Team Lead. PPG offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k + retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay. Key Responsibilities Follow all PPG EH&S and safety guidelines. Preparation and application of liquid coating products and testing of these coatings against different specifications and customer requirements. Independently plan tasks following a discussion of goals and procedures with the supervisor. Observe unusual results and suggest possible root causes. Make smooth transitions between projects or situations. Build on past experiences to improve efficiency. Seek additional assignments. Solve problems in own area. Make/contribute to internal presentations. Learn, understand, support, and conform to company processes, along with adherence to company policy. Qualifications 2+ years of lab experience required. High School diploma or GED. Mechanically inclined, comfortable with hands‑on benchwork, and working with complex equipment. Previous work in a coating's laboratory environment. Colour matching experience. Strong math skills and high school chemistry is preferred. Read and interpret complex customer specifications. Computer skills including Word and Excel are required. PPG provides equal‑opportunity employment for all applicants and employees. We offer opportunities to grow and develop your career in an environment that fosters continuous learning and values the ideas of others and diversity. All candidates are considered in the hiring process regardless of sex, pregnancy, race, religious beliefs, nationality, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression. If you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr PPG Industries, Inc