Coating Specialist / Industrial Painter

Industrial Coater / Powder Coater – Full-Time – Buffalo, NY

About GTI Fabrication

GTI Fabrication is a leading manufacturer specializing in custom modular structures, shipping container-based buildings, and ballistic metal fabrication. We serve multiple industries, including DOD contractors, military, disaster relief, and commercial sectors. Our advanced containerized and modular solutions are all built in-house at our Buffalo, NY facility.

Our manufacturing capabilities include military training enclosures, live fire enclosures, modular bathroom and shower units, expeditionary camps, medical facilities, water treatment systems, energy storage enclosures, and more.

We are seeking a skilled Industrial Coater / Powder Coater to join our team! If you have experience in industrial painting, powder coating, abrasive blasting, or metal finishing, we encourage you to apply.

Job Responsibilities

Metal Surface Preparation & Coating:

• Cleaning, prepping, and coating metal substrates to ensure high-quality finishes.

• Using abrasive blasting techniques to achieve the desired surface profile.

Application of Powder & Wet Coatings:

• Mixing and applying powder coatings, epoxies, primers, and topcoats.

• Using airless, air-assisted, and conventional spray equipment to apply coatings.

Equipment & Process Management:

• Setting up proper powder coating oven temperatures and batch curing settings.

• Maintaining and operating paint spray guns, powder coat booths, and finishing tools.

• Moving materials through the production process manually or with forklifts.

Quality Control & Safety Compliance:

• Inspecting finished products to ensure compliance with company and customer specifications.

• Recording coating thickness (wet and dry) on daily logs.

• Keeping the work area and equipment clean and properly maintained.

Job Requirements

✔ 1 years of experience in Powder Coating or Industrial Coatings.
✔ Knowledge of abrasive blast cleaning and surface preparation.
✔ Familiarity with powder coating application in batch-style booths and ovens.
✔ Experience mixing and applying two-component primers, epoxies, and topcoats.
✔ Ability to use airless, air-assisted, and conventional spray systems.

Preferred Qualifications

✔ 3 years of experience in Powder Coating or Industrial Painting.
✔ Strong understanding of metal surface cleaning and preparation using hand tools, power tools, and abrasive blasting.
✔ Experience with powder coating process optimization and equipment maintenance.
✔ Ability to interpret and follow Product Data Sheets (PDS) and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
✔ Proficiency in coating thickness measurement and documentation.

Why Join GTI Fabrication?

Competitive Pay – Based on experience, with overtime opportunities.
Full-Time & Stable Employment – Join a growing manufacturing team with long-term career potential.
Exciting Projects – Work on high-profile, military, and commercial fabrication projects.
Career Growth – Expand your expertise in industrial coatings and metal finishing.
Team-Oriented Environment – Work with experienced professionals in fabrication and engineering.

Location: Buffalo, NY
Job Type: Full-time

Apply Now! If you have powder coating, industrial painting, or metal finishing experience, we want to hear from you!