What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aerospace Materials - Field Service Technician position at PPG?
Aerospace Materials - Field Service Technician - Remote
Seattle, WA
Are you a Field Service Technician with a drive for more? Do you want to take your career to new heights? Are you looking for somewhere that you will be able to make a meaningful impact and be able to grow in your career? Look no further than joining the PPG Team!
In your role as an Aerospace Materials - Field Service Technician you will be at the forefront of innovation in the aerospace industry as part of the Aerospace Customer Support & Product Launch team. As an Aerospace Materials - Field Service Technician, you will be responsible for using technical expertise to support applications (Coatings, Sealants, Packaging and Adhesives), equipment installation, troubleshooting, account servicing for commercial products, and secure launch activities for developmental products. You will support ongoing sales/service efforts by working directly with customers, PPG Aerospace Sales, Research & Technology, Engineering Services, manufacturing and other cross-business PPG technical associates.
This will be a fully remote position visiting various sites and performing duties both from home and in person. In this role, you will report to the Manager - Sales Technical Service.
Responsibilities
PPG offers comprehensive benefits such as Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation & Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Disability/Leave, and other Voluntary benefit offerings. Actual benefit offerings confirmed at the time of hire.
All offer amounts are dictated by length/breadth of applicable experience and current departmental pay equity.
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 us @PPG on X.
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 assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.
PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.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 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.
Seattle, WA
Are you a Field Service Technician with a drive for more? Do you want to take your career to new heights? Are you looking for somewhere that you will be able to make a meaningful impact and be able to grow in your career? Look no further than joining the PPG Team!
In your role as an Aerospace Materials - Field Service Technician you will be at the forefront of innovation in the aerospace industry as part of the Aerospace Customer Support & Product Launch team. As an Aerospace Materials - Field Service Technician, you will be responsible for using technical expertise to support applications (Coatings, Sealants, Packaging and Adhesives), equipment installation, troubleshooting, account servicing for commercial products, and secure launch activities for developmental products. You will support ongoing sales/service efforts by working directly with customers, PPG Aerospace Sales, Research & Technology, Engineering Services, manufacturing and other cross-business PPG technical associates.
This will be a fully remote position visiting various sites and performing duties both from home and in person. In this role, you will report to the Manager - Sales Technical Service.
Responsibilities
- Support secure launch, development, and commercial introduction of new aerospace products.
- Diagnose and resolve product quality and application issues through on-site observation, data analysis, and hands-on troubleshooting across multiple product systems.
- Assemble, operate, maintain, and manage aerospace application equipment and related inventory.
- Develop, document, and communicate corrective actions, procedures, and technical findings to internal teams and customers.
- Deliver comprehensive, independent customer training (in-house and on-site) across Commercial, General Aviation, and Military product segments; contribute to Aerospace Academy course development and instruction.
- Collaborate with customers on new engineering specifications and provide advanced technical support to internal service teams.
- Maintain accurate project, customer, and travel records within the PPG Aerospace CRM system.
- Three or more years’ experience in coatings application is preferred.
- Previous aerospace or large-scale experience is a bonus.
- Experience with or willingness to learn and apply six-sigma methods and experimental design.
- Must be able to speak, read, write & interpret technical information in English.
- Valid Driver's License is required.
- Available to travel 50 to 75% annually - domestic and international.
- Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.
PPG offers comprehensive benefits such as Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation & Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Disability/Leave, and other Voluntary benefit offerings. Actual benefit offerings confirmed at the time of hire.
All offer amounts are dictated by length/breadth of applicable experience and current departmental pay equity.
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 us @PPG on X.
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 assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.
PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.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 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.
Salary : $90,000 - $116,000