PPG · 1 month ago
Color Formulator, 2nd Shift
Cleveland, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$60K/yr - $70K/yr
1+ years expPPG is a leading company in the paint and coatings industry, dedicated to innovation and sustainability. The Color Formulator will be responsible for identifying pigmentation issues, managing lab workflows, and ensuring color consistency across various paint systems, while also supporting the development of junior formulators and interns.
Chemicals
Responsibilities
Apply color theory, spectrophotometers, electronic microscopes, color software, and refinish paint technologies to identify pigmentation issues and match automotive color standards
Manage multiple paint lines and laboratory workflow to ensure efficient throughput in a high-volume environment
React quickly to shifting priorities and complexities while maintaining productivity goals using processes such as Kanban
Align different refinish paint systems in color space relative to OE standards and other PPG/Nexa product lines to ensure transparent and consistent color perception
Deepen knowledge in color theory, formulation, pigmentations, application techniques, and new paint technologies
Develop understanding of business and customer needs as they relate to the color function
Share expertise and help grow other formulators and color formulation interns
Potentially supervise production color lab activities and personnel
Support achievement of 50–90 approvals per month and maintain color matching productivity of .35–.40, with an expectation of 80%+ color approvals
Qualification
Required
1+ years of experience in color matching within paint technologies
Perceive color properties and logically adjust formulations to achieve accurate matches
Preferred
Refinish experience preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
Matching 401k + retirement savings
Paid Vacation
Holiday pay
Company
PPG
PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD® At PPG (NYSE:PPG), we work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings and specialty materials that our customers have trusted for more than 140 years.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tim Knavish
Chairman and CEO
David Bem
CTO, VP Science and Technology
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