Coatings Equipment Specialist

As a Coatings Equipment Specialist, you will assist with installation, troubleshooting, and repair of current and legacy Automotive OEM topcoat applications process equipment used by PPG Technical and Manufacturing sites, with a focus on the Cleveland facility. You will provide technical guidance to operators on safe operation of Topcoat Coat Painting Systems including the development and update of PPG Technical and Quality Assurance work manuals for paint application.

Main Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with all PPG Policies, Blueprint and Business Strategy goals including EH&S, Business Conduct, Code of Ethics, and all governmental regulations and laws.
• Provide support for Cleveland Technical and Spray Application Department equipment and ensure alignment with operation at other PPG Spray lab Facilities.
• Research and compare equipment used at OEM manufacturers against PPG systems and provide technical guidance or improvement to Application Spray labs.
• Become knowledgeable and provide as-needed application support for other PPG Facilities and assist with trouble shooting, repair and preventive maintenance of automated paint systems.
• Keep PPG technologies matched with new equipment trends through PPG internal updates of engineering market advancements. Share data with Manufacturing & Technical to provide continuous improvement to laboratory development cycles and quality assurance product testing.
• Maintain general mechanical knowledge and principles of the installation, operation and troubleshooting of application systems and spray atomizers.
• Continuous learning of internal and external spray equipment and create new ideas or revise current practices for a more efficient operation

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and related software; CAD experience a plus.
• Knowledge of general mechanical and electrical repair.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time.
• Up to 25% travel may be required.

About us:

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday - everyday.

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