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Technical Service Trainee - Automotive Coatings

PPG Industries, Inc
United States, Ohio, Cleveland
3800 West 143rd Street (Show on map)
Mar 25, 2026

Think of this as your personal pit crew training - but instead of changing tires in 2.4 seconds, you'll be mastering the art of technical problem-solving and customer service excellence!

Join PPG as a Technical Service Trainee in our Automotive OEM division and embark on a comprehensive training journey designed to develop your technical expertise and customer service skills. This structured program will prepare you for a successful career in technical service, where you'll play a crucial role in supporting our products, resolving customer challenges, and ensuring exceptional service delivery.

What You'll Do

Training & Development

  • Participate in a comprehensive rotational training program across multiple departments to gain broad business understanding and strategic insights
  • Learn from experienced technical service professionals in diagnosing and resolving complex customer technical issues
  • Master the use of diagnostic tools, software, and specialized equipment essential to technical service operations
  • Engage in leadership development workshops, seminars, and mentoring sessions to build management and interpersonal capabilities

Customer Service Excellence

  • Develop effective communication skills to understand customer technical problems and provide timely, clear updates
  • Learn to maintain a customer-oriented mindset with unwavering focus on service excellence
  • Build strong professional relationships with customers and internal stakeholders

Technical Problem-Solving

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, sales, and quality assurance to escalate and resolve complex technical challenges
  • Analyze business challenges and propose innovative solutions under senior leadership guidance
  • Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and technical service best practices

Professional Growth

  • Prepare and deliver presentations to stakeholders, demonstrating insights and program progress
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery processes
  • Build a robust professional network within PPG and the broader industry
  • Continuously seek feedback and demonstrate commitment to personal and professional development

What We're Looking For

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or related field (advanced degrees or certifications are a plus)
  • Prior internship or relevant industry experience is advantageous
  • Proficiency in computers and common software applications

Personal Attributes

  • Customer-focused mindset with commitment to service excellence
  • Commitment to adhering to company policies, safety standards, and quality procedures

Salary range for this position will be between 50,000 to 65,000 with a 2.5% bonus potential.

Why Choose PPG?

This trainee position offers an exceptional opportunity to launch your career with a global leader in coatings and specialty materials. You'll receive comprehensive training, mentorship from industry experts, and exposure to diverse business functions that will accelerate your professional growth.

Ready to Start Your Journey?

If you're passionate about technical service, customer satisfaction, and continuous learning, we want to hear from you. Apply today to join PPG's Technical Service Trainee program and build the foundation for a rewarding career in automotive technical services.

Om oss:

PPG: VI SKYDDAR OCH FORSKONAR VARLDEN

Genom ledarskap inom innovation, hallbarhet och farg hjalper PPG kunder inom industri-, transport-, konsumentvaru- och byggmarknaderna samt eftermarknaden att forbattra fler ytor pa fler satt an nagot annat foretag. For mer information, besok www.ppg.com och folj @PPG pa X.

The PPG Way 2030

Vi ar kundernas foresprakare

Proaktiva. Djarva. Palitliga. Allt vi gor borjar med vara kunder. Vi lyssnar, agerar snabbt och slutar inte forran vi har lost deras storsta utmaningar. Nar vara kunder lyckas vaxer vi alla.

Vi agerar med malmedvetenhet och snabbhet

Agila. Datadrivna. Bemyndigade. Vi tar smarta risker for att ligga steget fore konkurrenterna. Vi arbetar proaktivt och agilt, med hogkvalitativ data som grund for att utveckla losningar som skapar varde.

Vi ar forstklassiga operatorer

Produktiva. Samarbetsinriktade. Ansvarsfulla. Oavsett roll identifierar vi problem, tar ansvar och levererar alltid losningar. Vi ar bade proaktiva och lyhorda for att driva kontinuerliga forbattringar och uppna resultat. Vi stottar vara medarbetare i frontlinjen - PPG:s ansikte utat mot vara kunder.

Vi tavlar for att vinna

Framatblickande. Drivna. Ambitiosa. Vi brinner for att utveckla var verksamhet och skapa framgang tillsammans med vara kunder. Vi levererar resultat, omfamnar ny teknologi och anvander agilitet och snabbhet som vara styrkor.

Vi ar stolta over PPG

Starka. Enade. Passionerade. Vi arbetar sakert, agerar med integritet och vardesatter vara olika perspektiv. Vi firar framgangar och ar stolta over den positiva paverkan vi skapar tillsammans for att skydda och forskona varlden.

Pa PPG anvander vi AI i rekryteringsprocessen for att gora processen mer effektiv. AI-verktyg fattar inte anstallningsbeslut. Du kan lara dig mer genom att besoka https://careers.ppg.com/se/sv/candidate-resources.

PPG erbjuder lika mojligheter for alla kandidater och anstallda. Vi erbjuder en mojlighet att vaxa och utveckla din karriar i en miljo som ger en meningsfull arbetsplats for medarbetare, skapar en miljo for kontinuerligt larande och omfamnar andras ideer och mangfald. Alla kvalificerade sokande kommer att beaktas for anstallning oavsett kon, graviditet, ras, farg, trosbekannelse, religion, nationellt ursprung, alder, funktionsnedsattning, civilstand, veteranstatus, sexuell laggning, konsidentitet eller uttryck.

Om du behover en anpassning pa grund av en funktionsnedsattning, skicka ett epostmeddelande till recruiting@ppg.com.

PPG:s loneintervall och formaner kan variera beroende pa plats, vilket gor det mojligt for oss att erbjuda konkurrenskraftig ersattning till anstallda pa olika geografiska marknader. PPG tar hansyn till flera faktorer vid beslut om ersattning, inklusive men inte begransat till kompetenser, erfarenhet och utbildning, kvalifikationer och utbildningsniva, licenser och certifieringar samt andra organisatoriska behov. Andra incitament kan ocksa tillkomma.

Vara formansprogram for anstallda ar utformade for att stodja vara medarbetares halsa och valbefinnande. Eventuella forsakringsskydd och formaner kommer att folja villkoren i de tillampliga planerna och tillhorande styrande plandokument. Formanerna kommer att diskuteras med dig av din rekryterare under anstallningsprocessen.

PPG vardesatter din feedback om var rekryteringsprocess. Vi uppmuntrar dig att besoka Glassdoor.com och lamna feedback om processen.

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