Technical Service Rep APA

PPG Industries Inc. - Lima, Ohio

PPG: We protect and beautify the world.
At PPG, we work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings and materials that our customers have trusted for more than 130 years. Through dedication and creativity, we solve our customers’ biggest challenges, collaborating closely to find the right path forward. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, we operate and innovate in more than 70 countries. We serve customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.
 
Why join us:
With PPG, you will find meaning in your work every day, and engage in opportunities that will shape you, personally and professionally.
  • Your personal strengths will empower you to succeed and make an impact from day one.
  • You will be inspired to learn and grow, and to get the support you need to identify and achieve your boldest career aspirations.
  • Your passion to excel will be fueled by your connection to world-class partners, industry experts, the best and brightest colleagues, and future forward technologies.
  • Your contributions will not only meet the challenges of our global customers, but help theme propel their industries forward.
  • You will be welcomed into a culture where everyone’s ideas and contributions are valued and encouraged.
Just like you, we are driven to make a difference in our world.
 
Summary of key duties and responsibilities:
This position is located in Carey, OH. It is to ensure Automotive Coatings customer satisfaction by providing technical service in a customer plant on a wide range of products and application techniques. Provide sales and Service support to ensure maintenance and expansion of business at existing account, including management of a consignment inventory program. The incumbent will be responsible for following all PPG and Location safety procedures, providing timely resolution to customer inquiries on line operation, application problems, color control, and provide on-site, hands-on support.
 

Functional / Technical Skills:

Incumbent should have mechanical aptitude and be able to communicate intelligently and effectively with technical, production and non-technical personnel in order to satisfy customer requirements. Must have a work background of several years experience in the technical aspects of the coatings industry. The incumbent must maintain a high degree of professionalism and perpetuate PPG’s image as a technological leader in the coatings industry. The incumbent should have 3 to 5 years field experience with various industrial coating technologies, be familiar with basic Color and  surface quality testing measurement, and applications for liquid spray in the automotive market. 

 

Educational or Required Work Experience:

3-5 years’ experience in the coatings industry.  College level chemistry or science course work desired. Strong computer skills, analytical skills, use of some specialty test equipment, and attention to detail are required.
  
 
 
PPG prides itself on the quality of its employees and as such, candidates who receive a job offer will be required to successfully pass a hair drug/toxins test and a background check.
 
PPG Industries, Inc. offers 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, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. PPG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. You may request a copy of PPG’s affirmative action plan by emailing
ppgaap@ppg.com.
 
To read more about Equal Employment Opportunity please see attached links:
 
http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/EO13665_PrescribedNondiscriminationPostingLanguage_JRFQA508c.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

Posted: 30+ days ago

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