Coating Prep

GTI Fabrication • Buffalo, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

GTI is a contract manufacturing partner supporting customers in renewable energy, power generation, infrastructure, and industrial systems. We fabricate custom designed, purpose-built enclosures and skids for our customers and perform mechanical and electrical integration in-house, delivering a true turn-key product to our customers. Our scope spans Engineering, prototype builds, through full production, requiring teams that can move fast, adapt, and execute with precision. GTI Values: Safey I Quality I Customer Obsession I Speed I Agility We are seeking a skilled Coating Prep to join our team! If you have experience with surface preparation, abrasive blasting, sanding, masking, and metal finishing in an industrial environment, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in industrial surface preparation, abrasive blasting, or metal finishing
• Knowledge of surface preparation methods for industrial coatings
• Experience using hand tools, grinders, sanders, and blasting equipment
• Ability to safely handle and move materials in a manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years of experience in industrial manufacturing, coatings prep, or fabrication environments
• Familiarity with abrasive blast cleaning standards and surface profile requirements
• Forklift experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain quality standards
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment

Responsibilities

• Preparing metal surfaces for coating through sanding, grinding, cleaning, masking, and abrasive blasting.
• Ensuring parts are properly cleaned and free of contaminants prior to coating application.
• Assisting with masking and protecting surfaces to meet coating specifications.
• Loading, hanging, and staging parts for the coating and blasting process.
• Moving materials through production manually or with forklifts.
• Operating and maintaining abrasive blasting equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
• Cleaning and maintaining prep areas, blasting equipment, and related tools.
• Supporting coating operations by preparing materials and work areas for painters/coaters.
• Following safety procedures and maintaining compliance with PPE and shop safety standards.
• Reading and following work instructions, Product Data Sheets (PDS), and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match (where applicable)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Sick time in accordance with state and local requirements
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing organization
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing, modular infrastructure, and large-scale industrial projects
• Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong operational and engineering leadership
• Employee-focused culture centered on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed