Job Summary: This Technical Assistant position is responsible for applying knowledge of coatings and equipment, and for complying with discipline, hygiene, and safety standards at PPG. Key Responsibilities: 1. Apply knowledge of coatings and equipment 2. Participate in sample manufacturing and evaluation 3. Contribute to a safe and orderly work environment As a **Technical Assistant**, you will be responsible for carrying out assigned tasks by appropriately applying knowledge of coatings and equipment, and complying with current discipline, hygiene, and safety standards at PPG. **Responsibilities** * Basic knowledge of the coatings manufacturing process. * Sample manufacturing. * Sample evaluation: wet and mechanical testing. * Grinding and dispersion. * Application: theoretical and practical knowledge of the application process. * Assist in activities to maintain a clean and orderly work area. * Participate in the physical inventory at PPG SJR. * Comply with and enforce EHS standards. * Use personal protective equipment, complete assigned training, and contribute to maintaining a clean, safe workplace to prevent incidents and accidents. **Requirements** * Education: TSU/Engineering degree in Chemical or Industrial fields. * Work experience: recent graduate; experience in the chemical industry or completion of professional internships in Technical areas at PPG (Technician III). * Software: Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.). * Language: basic English preferred (reading, writing, speaking). * Completion of additional tasks: RTM, physical inventory, cost analysis, etc. **About Us:** Here at PPG, we make things happen—and we seek candidates with the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, committed and motivated to strive every day to do better today than yesterday. **PPG: PROTECTING AND BEAUTIFYING THE WORLD™** Through leadership in innovation, sustainability, and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets—as well as aftermarket markets—to improve more surfaces in more ways than any other company. For more information, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on Twitter. At PPG, we use artificial intelligence in our hiring process to make it more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. More information is available at https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate\-resources. PPG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We offer opportunities to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a satisfying workplace for employees, fosters continuous learning, and values others’ ideas and diversity. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance completing your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com. PPG values your feedback about our recruitment process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and share your opinion on the process so we can improve it today versus yesterday. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply. Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well\-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.