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Aerospace S&T Color Chemist
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Mojave, CA. Are you ready to enhance your color matching and chemistry skills and put them to use in the aerospace industry? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for you!
PPG Aerospace is seeking a
Aerospace S&T Color Chemist
to join our color engineering team in Mojave, California. In this role you will support the entire site with your expertise of color science, chemistry skills, and coatings technology knowledge. If you’re passionate about driving innovation, ensuring product excellence, and contributing to the latest aviation solutions, this opportunity is tailor‑made for you.
Responsibilities
Formulate new colors across different topcoat product lines in a timely manner to satisfy customer and business requirements.
Frequently spray panels to evaluate color matches and provide customer samples.
Accurately read, interpret, and modify customer specifications and color formulae.
Apply knowledge of chemistry, mathematical calculations, and color science to develop or adjust products with supervisory guidance.
Utilize comprehensive knowledge of coating techniques, including equipment operation, batch making, and paint application.
Set up, operate, and utilize laboratory equipment to guide formulation and complete QC testing.
Employ color measurement technology to ensure precision and quality.
Perform calculations and assessments to successfully scale laboratory formulas for large‑scale manufacturing.
Participate actively in laboratory 6S (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain, Safety) activities.
Adhere strictly to Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and procedures at all times.
Undertake additional laboratory tasks and color‑related projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and laboratory experience.
Color matching experience is preferred.
Proficient in reading, writing, and communicating effectively in English.
Ability to read, understand, and modify complex color formulae accurately.
Ability to operate laboratory equipment and document experimental results effectively.
Must successfully pass a color vision test.
Ability to use and wear all required safety equipment and clothing, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.
The base salary range for this position is $65,000 to $75,000 annually. All offer amounts are dictated by length/breadth of applicable experience and current departmental pay equity.
Benefits Benefits like competitive salary and performance‑based bonuses, tangible opportunities for professional development/career advancement, healthcare, retirement plans, and dental/vision insurance will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.
We offer Health Insurance, Vision Insurance, Dental Insurance, Family Leave, Life and Disability Insurance.
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.
Equal Opportunity Statement 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 equal consideration for employment. PPG does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non‑merit factor. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.
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Aerospace S&T Color Chemist
role at
PPG .
Mojave, CA. Are you ready to enhance your color matching and chemistry skills and put them to use in the aerospace industry? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for you!
PPG Aerospace is seeking a
Aerospace S&T Color Chemist
to join our color engineering team in Mojave, California. In this role you will support the entire site with your expertise of color science, chemistry skills, and coatings technology knowledge. If you’re passionate about driving innovation, ensuring product excellence, and contributing to the latest aviation solutions, this opportunity is tailor‑made for you.
Responsibilities
Formulate new colors across different topcoat product lines in a timely manner to satisfy customer and business requirements.
Frequently spray panels to evaluate color matches and provide customer samples.
Accurately read, interpret, and modify customer specifications and color formulae.
Apply knowledge of chemistry, mathematical calculations, and color science to develop or adjust products with supervisory guidance.
Utilize comprehensive knowledge of coating techniques, including equipment operation, batch making, and paint application.
Set up, operate, and utilize laboratory equipment to guide formulation and complete QC testing.
Employ color measurement technology to ensure precision and quality.
Perform calculations and assessments to successfully scale laboratory formulas for large‑scale manufacturing.
Participate actively in laboratory 6S (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain, Safety) activities.
Adhere strictly to Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and procedures at all times.
Undertake additional laboratory tasks and color‑related projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and laboratory experience.
Color matching experience is preferred.
Proficient in reading, writing, and communicating effectively in English.
Ability to read, understand, and modify complex color formulae accurately.
Ability to operate laboratory equipment and document experimental results effectively.
Must successfully pass a color vision test.
Ability to use and wear all required safety equipment and clothing, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.
The base salary range for this position is $65,000 to $75,000 annually. All offer amounts are dictated by length/breadth of applicable experience and current departmental pay equity.
Benefits Benefits like competitive salary and performance‑based bonuses, tangible opportunities for professional development/career advancement, healthcare, retirement plans, and dental/vision insurance will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.
We offer Health Insurance, Vision Insurance, Dental Insurance, Family Leave, Life and Disability Insurance.
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.
Equal Opportunity Statement 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 equal consideration for employment. PPG does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non‑merit factor. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at PPG by 2x.
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