Coatings Equipment Specialist

Ppg

The Role

Overview

Assist with installation, troubleshooting, and repair of automotive paint equipment.

Key Responsibilities

  • compliance
  • application support
  • equipment maintenance
  • research comparison
  • tech updates
  • mechanical knowledge

Tasks

-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. -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. -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. -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.

Requirements

  • high school
  • cad
  • microsoft office
  • mechanical
  • electrical
  • travel

What You Bring

-Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time. -Up to 25% travel may be required. -High School Diploma or equivalent required -Proficient in Microsoft Office and related software; CAD experience a plus. -Knowledge of general mechanical and electrical repair. -Continuous learning of internal and external spray equipment and create new ideas or revise current practices for a more efficient operation -Ability to use hand tools and power tools.

The Company

About Ppg

-A global leader in coatings and specialty materials. -A history of innovation has enabled the development of cutting-edge products for diverse industries worldwide. -Serves multiple sectors, including automotive, aerospace, industrial, and consumer goods. -Strong presence in more than 70 countries with a vast portfolio of products and services. -Provides high-performance coatings to help businesses protect and beautify their assets. -Products are used across industries ranging from automotive to marine and construction. -Research and development efforts focus on creating sustainable and durable solutions. -Expanded market position through strategic acquisitions in recent years. -Recognized as a leader in materials science and coatings technology.

Sector Specialisms

Aerospace

Automotive OEM

Automotive Refinish

Industrial Coatings

Packaging Coatings

Protective & Marine Coatings

Civil Infrastructure

Offshore

Petrochemical

Power

Marine New-Build

Marine Dry Dock

Marine Sea Stock

Electrocoating