US - Equipment Set Up II

Job Description

PPG: BRINGING INNOVATION TO THE SURFACE.(TM)
PPG Industries' vision is to continue to be the world's leading coatings and specialty products company. 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. PPG is committed to providing a fulfilling workplace for employees, creating an environment for continuous learning and embracing the ideas and diversity of others. Founded in 1883, PPG has global headquarters in Pittsburgh and operates in nearly 70 countries around the world. PPG shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:PPG). .
Key Responsibilities

Follows schedules of each line closely on a daily basis to be aware of running orders. Sets up lines with required machinery, raw materials, and packing supplies. Schedules set up so that major portion is done simultaneously with end of prior order packaging to minimize down time. Have machine parts, raw material and packaging ready at the site of the set up before the actual time of requirement. Carries out actual set up quickly and efficiently to minimize non-value added time. Meets Assembler/Fillers ongoing requests for packaging on long runs. Cleans parts for set up on a daily basis and places them in storage cabinets afterwards for efficient retrieval along 5S lines. Keeps cleaning tank interior and exterior clean and presentable. Periodically changes out the contents to maintain effectiveness of the tank. Drives the forklift to move, set up, and store bulk material. Maintains and cleans designated set up area in Maintenance. Complies with Health, Safety and Environmental requirements and procedures at all times. Performs other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience and Education

At least one year of directly applicable experience

Functional and Technical Skills


Must be able to effectively read, write, and communicate in English. Must be able to accurately interpret and follow instructions provided by operational manuals or company procedures or guidelines. Must be able to accurately interpret and apply equipment settings requiring basic knowledge of mathematics, percentages, fractions and decimals to set equipment flow rates and volume specifications. Must be able to use hand and power tools with or without reasonable accommodation. Must possess required mechanical skills and abilities to perform set up, maintenance and parts cleaning tasks. Must be able to obtain and retain a forklift operator’s certificate. Must be able to use and wear all required PPE equipment and clothing with or without reasonable accommodation.

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.


This position requires the use of, or access to, information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Accordingly, only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply