Production Operator (Rotational Shifts)

As a Production Operator (Rotational Shifts) at PPGs Monroeville Research & Development you will be a crucial part of our Specialty Synthesis Group (SSG) operations. You will be responsible for process development and manufacturing of photochromic dyes OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) materials and optical coatings ensuring that a quality product is available to our customers when they need them. Your work will directly affect peoples lives!

You will work onsite in Monroeville PA and will report to the Production Manager. PPG offers excellent Medical Dental & Vision Benefits; matching 401k retirement savings; and Paid Vacation Holiday pay.

Rotating shift: Work Schedule: 1st shift Mon-Fri. (6:00 am 2:00 pm) and 2nd shift Mon-Thur. (2:00 pm 12:00 am) Shift differential for 2nd shift. Shift Rotates every week.

Pay Rate: $47150 annually non-exempt and OT. Depending on skill(s) and experience higher rate of pay may be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Multi-step organic reactions in a plant environment (50 L to 400 L scale).
• Run reactions/purifications according to batch sheet.
• Modify batch sheets and other procedures as needed.
• Collaborate with variety of people with minimal supervision.
• You will blend measure and produce raw materials to manufacture industrial coatings.
• You will work in a production environment with a high level of safety awareness and follow all appropriate safety procedures in place.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Production and scale experience in a similar plant or laboratory environment.
• Chemical and manufacturing experience preferred.
• Exposure to some inorganic and organic college chemistry lab experience preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and high level of safety awareness.
• Attention to detail and documentation skills and excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Strong problem solving initiative and knowledge of PC applications.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a consistent basis throughout the day.
• Must be able to stand bend crouch kneel throughout the day use basic tools operate a Forklift or ability to learn to do so and climb ladders to reach equipment/parts/storage.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

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.

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 and follow @ PPG on Twitter.

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to 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. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability please email

PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit and provide feedback on the process so that we can do better today than yesterday.

Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

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 thandoes any other company. To learn more visit and follow @PPG onX.

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At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to 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 genderidentityor expression.

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PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit and provide feedback on the processso that we can do better today than yesterday.