Fabrication Supervisor - Paint & Coating

GrowTech Industries, LLC • Buffalo, NY

14h • Onsite

About The Position

GTI Fabrication is seeking a Fabrication Supervisor – Industrial Paint & Coatings to lead industrial painting, surface preparation, and coating operations. This role supervises painters and coating technicians while ensuring coating quality, durability, and compliance with specifications.

Requirements

• 3–7 years of experience supervising industrial or OEM painting operations
• Strong experience with airless and conventional spray systems
• Knowledge of surface preparation and coating application processes
• Ability to interpret product data sheets and coating specifications
• Experience managing painters in a manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience with two-component coatings, epoxies, and industrial finishes
• Knowledge of coating thickness measurement and documentation
• Experience supporting defense or industrial coating standards

Responsibilities

• Supervise industrial painting and coating operations
• Lead painters and surface preparation personnel
• Ensure proper surface prep including cleaning, blasting, and masking
• Enforce compliance with product data sheets and coating specifications
• Oversee mixing and application of primers, epoxies, and topcoats
• Verify coating thickness, coverage, and finish quality
• Maintain spray booths, airless and conventional spray equipment
• Track coating materials, consumables, and inventory
• Enforce safety protocols related to coatings, chemicals, and PPE
• Support inspection, documentation, and quality records
• Drive reduction of rework, defects, and coating failures

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees