Resin Operator Trainee

PPG Industries INC. • Springdale, PA • 3h ago

Reference #: JR26761 As an entry level Resin Operator Trainee within the Coatings R&D department at the Springdale R&D Development Center, you have math skills and mechanical aptitude who is looking for hands-on training in resin manufacturing. You will provide foundational exposure to resin reactors, associated equipment, and the handling of both hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals. It includes training in safety protocols, operating procedures, and the use of forklifts, with the ultimate goal of becoming a qualified resin operator. You will report to the trainer, Senior Operator, and Team Leader.

This is a bi-weekly rotating shift position

1st Shift (Day) Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

2nd Shift (Afternoon) Monday - Friday 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

3rd Shift (Night) Sunday - Thursday 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Pay Breakdown:

$48,880 Salary Non-Exempt

$1.50 Shift Differential (Afternoon)

$2.00 Shift Differential (Night)

Wage will Increase roughly $5,000 after 6 months training period

$1,000 sign-on bonus after 180 days

PPG offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k + retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay.

Key Responsibilities

Assist trainers in producing resin batches under guidance.

Follow batch instructions including:

Read and comprehend resin logs.

Prepare equipment (cleanup, valve setups, temperature settings).

Charge raw materials to vessels, initiating reactions, and monitoring temperature/pressure.

Perform in-process testing and recording all observations.

Run batches with less guidance as experience increases.

Independently perform clean-up tasks such as cleaning reactor vessels, lines, pumps, and surrounding areas.

Prepare shift relief documentation and handle toxic raw materials during different processes under guidance.

Learn the functionality and operation of different reactor systems and related equipment.

Work with team leaders, engineers, chemists, QA staff, and others to coordinate production activities and scheduling.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.

Must pass the Resin Operator Test Battery.

Strong mechanical aptitude and math skills.

Ability to work rotating shifts and perform physically demanding tasks (e.g., moving 55-gallon drums and 50-80 lb bags).

Must wear personal protective equipment, including respirators and suits.

Willingness to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather and around potentially irritating fumes.

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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 www.ppg.com 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 https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources. 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, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com. PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visitGlassdoor.com 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.

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, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com. Pay Transparency poster: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_ English_formattedESQA508c.pdf EEO is the Law: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migratedfiles/employers/eeocselfprintposter.pdf EEO is the Law Supplement: http://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migratedfiles/employers/eeocgina_supplement.pdf

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