PPG is hiring a Chemical Technician to join our team! This position is located onsite at the Dearborn, MI. facility and you will report to the Plant manager.

Shift Time :

2 pm

• 10 pm
• Monday
• Friday Candidates will be trained on any skill that he/she lacks.

Key Responsibilities Team Collaboration & Support:

Work closely with other technicians and engineers to troubleshoot production issues, share testing workloads, and ensure seamless handoffs during shift changes.

Workplace Safety:

Adhere closely to all Plant Safety Rules including PPE use, hazardous waste handling, and active plant safety protocols.

Process Monitoring:

Test and monitor the quality of plant chemicals, including pretreatment baths, electro-coat (E-coat) tanks, and wastewater systems.

Quality Assurance Testing:

Perform routine physical and chemical testing on metal parts for coating weight, alkalinity, acidity, conductivity etc.

Sample Collection:

Collect daily chemical samples from the production line safely and record precision measurements (pH, conductivity, titration etc.).

Equipment Maintenance:

Clean, maintain, and calibrate standard laboratory equipment such as pH meters, conductivity meter, and analytical balances. Also includes general maintenance of operation equipment

Data Logging:

Input test results into PLC and flag any out-of-specification items to production teams.

HMI & Plant Operations:

Operate, monitor, and adjust automotive plant equipment using Human-Machine Interface (HMI) consoles to regulate automated part flows using load/unload conveyor tables

Operational Flexibility & Coverage:

Provide operational coverage by stepping in for peer technicians during unplanned absences or sick leave to maintain continuous plant production.

Weekend Overtime Adaptability:

Maintain availability for mandatory weekend overtime shifts driven by customer production schedules, sudden demand changes, or manufacturing spikes. Qualifications 3+ years experience in a lab or chemical operations environment High school diploma/ GED #

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PPG:

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