[Remote] Technical Paint Service Representative

August 27, 2026

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. PPG is a leader in innovation and sustainability in the coatings industry, and they are seeking a Technical Paint Service Representative to provide expert paint service and support at multiple customer locations. The role involves troubleshooting, process improvement, and ensuring customer satisfaction through hands-on application and data-driven problem-solving.

Responsibilities

Support the ongoing activities on site at the customer production facility and PPG activities at PPG facilities. Need to communicate logically to understand customer concerns, collect data, take appropriate actions, and resolve problems
Ensure accurate reporting to the customer and coatings team
Communicate with PPG Technical and Account management, direction of the PPG on site team activity, and promote EH&S
Provide resolutions to customer inquiries, application process monitoring, mix-room supervision, and hands-on support; followed by a timely trip report for each customer visit
Support sales to execute commercialization of new opportunities and product launches, process optimization, testing and troubleshooting, trial execution, and process improvement
Follow safe work practices, with mechanical aptitude to be able to communicate intelligently and optimally with technical, production, and non-technical personnel to satisfy customer requirements
Through PPG's Fixed and Variable Rate (FAVR) program, you'll have the flexibility to drive your own vehicle while receiving tax-advantaged reimbursement for fuel, insurance, and other eligible business-related vehicle expenses. The program is designed to provide a convenient, cost-effective alternative to a company vehicle while giving you greater choice and flexibility

Skills

HS Diploma, GED, or Equivalent
5+ years' experience in wet paint and powder coatings, electrostatic spray, or similar paint/coatings experience for industrial or manufacturing experience
Knowledge and experience with paint mixing, paint application, or similar experience is ideal
Good computer skills and attention to detail
Effective communication and customer service skills
Troubleshooting, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work well alone and within a team environment to solve ever changing challenges
Must possess a valid driver's license, maintain automobile insurance, have access to a personal vehicle that meets PPG's Fixed and Variable Rate (FAVR) program requirements, and successfully pass a motor vehicle record (MVR) review

Benefits

Paid Vacation
Paid Holiday
Sick time
Disability and Life Insurance
Outstanding matching 401K
Additional PPG provided Retirement Benefits
Remote opportunity, with high-volume travel to multiple customer locations
Fixed and Variable Rate (FAVR) program: flexibility to drive your own vehicle while receiving tax-advantaged reimbursement for fuel, insurance, and other eligible business-related vehicle expenses

Company Overview

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. It was founded in 1883, and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.ppg.com.

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