Job Description
As a Polymerization Technician, you will be responsible for operating batch reactors, as well as monitoring and recording process variables during the synthesis of emulsions and solvent-based resins used in the manufacturing of architectural and decorative paints, glues, adhesives, and industrial coatings. You will ensure compliance with PPG's established safety, quality, productivity, and environmental standards through the application of continuous improvement and process control.
This position reports to the Production Supervisor.
Key Responsibilities
Safely process batches of resins and emulsions.
Validate all safety conditions at the beginning, during, and at the end of each work shift.
Effectively execute the production schedule and record any deviations.
Accurately and timely record material reservations, allocations, and consumption for each executed production order in Oracle.
Record the timing of each step of executed production orders accurately and on time in Oracle.
Validate the conditions, quantities, and order of material addition used in the manufacturing of resins and emulsions.
Properly record all required data in process sheets and documentation necessary for the manufacturing of resins and emulsions.
Qualifications
Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemistry, or related field; Technical Degree
Basic knowledge of polymerization techniques.
Basic knowledge of emulsion manufacturing processes.
Basic knowledge of solvent-based resin manufacturing.
Basic knowledge of safe handling of materials.
Minimum 6 months of experience operating reactors.
You will have benefits: Holidays, Health Insurance, Life Insurance
About us:
PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™
Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X.
The PPG Way 2030
We are customer champions
Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow.
We act with purpose and speed
Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.
We are excellent operators
Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.
We compete to win
Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths.
We are PPG proud
Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.
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PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
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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. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.
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