Production Technician - Military Veterans

Immediately Hiring!

Production Technician, Springdale, PA

Minimum starting salary: Salary Non-Exempt $45,941 per year which is equivalent to $22.09 per hour plus a $1.50 shift differential on 2nd shift and a $2.00 shift differential on 3rd shift. Salary is negotiable with relevant chemical plant experience.

After training is complete (Approx. 6 months) the wage will increase roughly $5,000 per year.

Sign on bonus - $1000 after 180 days with successful attendance and training.

Shift: 3 Shifts Rotating every 2 weeks (Midnight – Afternoon – Daylight)

1st Shift 7:00am - 3:00pm 

2nd Shift 3:00pm – 11:00pm 

3rd Shift 11:00pm – 7:00am 

As a Production Technician, you will be a crucial part of our operations, ensuring that a quality product is available to our customers when they need them. Your work will directly affect people's lives! This position requires working safely within a chemical manufacturing environment.

This is an entry-level manufacturing position where basic math skills and mechanical aptitude are used to successfully operate chemical processes to produce PPG’s Coatings products.  The role requires handling raw materials packaged in bags, drums, totes, etc. and forklift operation, in a safe and controlled manor.

Primary Responsibilities

• To develop mechanical and technical skills, knowledge and experience needed to manufacture various coatings using available equipment under the direct supervision of the Trainer, Senior Operator, and/or Team Leader.  


• Work safely in a manufacturing environment, following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and understand inherent risks associated with the chemical processes. 


• Become familiar with equipment, procedures, and product lines produced in the Springdale R&D Development Center, develop safety awareness and to begin gaining experience in safe work procedures in effect


• Performs duties according to instructions given by trainer. 


• These duties include reading and comprehending work instructions, preparing the process equipment, weighing and adding raw materials, monitoring process equipment during production, performing in-process testing, and complete finished good packaging.   


• Record production observations, data points, and relevant process conditions. 


• Based on demonstrated understanding and performance on the process equipment, the Production Technician progresses with additional responsibility decreasing supervision.


• Duties performed are independently carried out, usually on the initiative of the incumbent and receive cursory supervision. 


• Performs other duties according to interactions listed in process instructions, given by Team Leader of called for by Development Center procedure. 

Qualifications

• Basic mathematical skills and reading comprehension ability. 


• English language comprehension.


• Ability to Lift/Carry up to 50 lbs, Ability to Push/Pull 51+ lbs.


• Prefer experience in manufacturing or an industrial environment.

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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.
 

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