PPG (Pittsburgh Plate Glass) wurde 1883 in Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania) gegründet und ist heute einer der führenden Spezialisten in der Entwicklung und Fertigung von Beschichtungen, Glas und Chemieprodukten. Weltweit beschäftigt die PPG-Gruppe mehr als 47.000 Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeiter an über 100 Standorten in 60 Ländern. Zwei von drei Fahrzeugen, die heute in Europa und Nordamerika gebaut werden, nutzen PPG Autolacke und Know-how.
Aktuell suchen wir für unseren Standort in Bodelshausen zum 01.09.2026 eine(n) Auszubildende(n) zum Lacklaboranten (m/w/d).
Sie sind auf der Suche nach einer spannenden Ausbildung mit
Karriereperspektiven? Sie haben Spaß am Umgang mit Farben und
interessieren sich für Chemie, Physik und Mathematik?
Dann sollten wir ins Gespräch kommen!
Ihre Aufgaben in der Ausbildung:
Sie erlernen die Entwicklung, Optimierung und Herstellung sowie die Prüfung und Anwendung von Lacken und Farben.
Sie lernen, aus welchen Komponenten unsere Lacke bestehen, wie sie rezeptiert und hergestellt werden.
Neben den verschiedenen Eigenschaften unserer Lacke, wie Glanz, Farbton oder Haftung, lernen Sie natürlich auch unsere PPG Umwelt- und Qualitätsrichtlinien kennen.
Qualifikationen:
Sie bringen einen allgemeinen Hochschulabschluss oder einen guten Realschulabschluss mit bzw. erlangen diesen in 2026.
Ihr naturwissenschaftliches und technisches Interesse spiegelt sich auch in Ihren Schulnoten wider.
Sie haben ein gutes Farbsehvermögen und weisen zudem handwerkliches Geschick auf.
Sie sind ein Teamplayer, lernfreudig und offen für neue Herausforderungen – perfekt!
Unser Angebot an Sie:
Sie erwartet eine abwechslungsreiche Ausbildung an unserem Forschungs- und Entwicklungsstandort in Bodelshausen, in der Sie mit hochmodernen Apparaturen und Instrumenten arbeiten werden. Unsere Ausbildungsleitung und ein Expertenteam stehen Ihnen unterstützend zur Seite, sodass Sie optimal auf Ihre Abschlussprüfung vorbereitet werden.
About us:
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 @PPG on X.
The PPG Way 2030
We are customer champions
Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow.
We act with purpose and speed
Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.
We are excellent operators
Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.
We compete to win
Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths.
We are PPG proud
Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.
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 an adjustment due to a disability, please email [email protected].
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. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.
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.
Skills Required
- General higher education entrance qualification or good secondary education by 2026
- Interest in natural sciences and technical subjects proven by school grades
- Good color vision and craftsmanship skills
- Team player, eager to learn, and open to new challenges
PPG Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about PPG and has not been reviewed or approved by PPG.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching, a Retirement Savings Plan, and mentions of pension structures are part of the package. Feedback suggests these programs strengthen long-term financial security and add meaningful value to total compensation.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays, sick days, vacation, and volunteer time off are provided alongside parental leave and adoption assistance. Feedback suggests the breadth of leave options supports work-life needs across different life stages.
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Flexible Benefits — A wide menu includes medical/dental/vision, FSAs/HSAs with company seed contributions for HDHP enrollees, an EAP, and numerous voluntary options such as accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal, and pet insurance. Feedback suggests the variety and optionality help employees tailor coverage to their circumstances.
PPG Insights
What We Do
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. Through dedication and creativity, we solve our customers’ biggest challenges, collaborating closely to find the right path forward. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, we operate and innovate in more than 70 countries and reported net sales of $18.2 billion in 2023. We serve customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X and @PPGIndustries on Facebook, Instagram and Threads
