PKAF Automotive OEM Laboratory Technician Cleveland, OH As aPKAF Automotive OEM Laboratory Technician you will provide a wide variety of routine, non-routine, complex to very complex technical services in support of the Auto OEM customers.. You will work independently or in concert with team chemists or other PPG personnel to plan, construct, test and document assignments involving the use of learned skills in support of team projects. You will prepare samples for evaluation and formulation support on projects for customer issues, production troubleshooting, new formula development, validation or improvement. The primary responsibilities will include making formulations and mixing wet paint, reducing/spraying paint samples, and adjusting the samples for color or other properties to an identified target. Limited supervision is required. You will work onsite at our Cleveland, OH facility in the decorative automotive parts and accessories market segment for Tier accounts and will report to the S&T Customer Support Manager for the team. Responsibilities: Develop comprehension and follow all company policies, 5S and EHS guidelines. Support projects through application and completion of several tests that vary in complexity. Use necessary terminology, operating procedures, and equipment on DCS projects. Works with cross functional teams and support new color and product development, and technology cost and improvement projects. Demonstrate commitment to goals through words and actions. Demonstrates adaptability. Follow experimental procedures, generate reliable data and consistently demonstrates the ability to contribute to the design of experiments. Maintain an accurate and neat notebook with proper documentation of results and observations. Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent is required. 2+ years working in an industrial facility/setting preferred. Previous lab experience preferred. Familiarity with Topcoat Application and Automotive OEM Testing preferred. #LI-Onsite About us: Here at PPG we make it happen, and we are looking for candidates of the highest integrity and professional candor who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday - everyday. 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 Twitter. The PPG Way Every single day at PPG: We partner with customers to create mutual value. We are "One PPG" to the world. We trust our people every day, in every way. We make it happen. We run it like we own it. We do better today than yesterday - everyday. 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, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com. PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday. Benefits like healthcare, retirement plans, and dental/vision insurance, will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. We