Position Overview
GTI is seeking an Industrial Painter to support manufacturing operations at our Buffalo, NY facility on 1st shift. This role is responsible for surface preparation, coating application, and quality execution on fabricated metal components and assemblies. The Industrial Painter plays a critical role in ensuring finished products meet quality, durability, and customer standards.
- Clean, prep, and paint fabricated metal substrates
- Prepare surfaces for coating in accordance with product data sheets and specifications
- Select, mix, and apply primers, epoxies, and topcoats
- Apply coatings using airless and conventional spray equipment
- Ensure finished work meets GTI quality standards and customer requirements
- Monitor coating quality, coverage, and finish consistency
- Maintain clean and organized work areas and equipment
- Perform proper cleanup of spray equipment and workspaces
- Follow safety procedures and material handling requirements
- Minimum 2 years of experience in industrial or OEM painting
- Working knowledge of airless and conventional spray systems
- Basic understanding of abrasive blasting and surface preparation techniques
- Familiarity with two-component primers, epoxies, and topcoats including mixing, thinning, and cleanup
- Ability to follow work instructions, safety guidelines, and quality standards
- 5+ years of experience in industrial or OEM painting
- Strong experience with metal surface preparation and cleaning
- Strong understanding of setup, use, and maintenance of spray equipment
- Working knowledge of product data sheets and safety data sheets
- Experience checking coating thickness and recording measurements on daily logs
Preferred Qualifications
GTI Energy offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support employees and their families while providing long-term career growth opportunities within a fast-growing manufacturing organization. Benefits may include:
• 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
Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on position, location, and employment classification.
GTI Fabrication is a leading U.S.-based contract manufacturer specializing in complex steel enclosures and fully integrated systems for Energy Storage (BESS), Power Generation, Modular LNG, Data Centers, Defense, and Offshore markets. Founded in 2015 in Buffalo, NY, GTI has rapidly expanded with advanced manufacturing facilities in Buffalo, Phoenix, and Monterrey, offering over 1,000,000 sq. ft. of combined production space. Our capabilities span structural steel fabrication, precision welding, powder coating, mechanical and electrical integration, battery integration, and end-of-line testing—all under one roof. We are an ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer and one of the only LRQA and ABS-approved ISO shipping container factories in the U.S., ensuring full TAA/BAA compliance for government and defense contracts. At GTI, we believe in long-term partnerships over vendor relationships. Our engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams work side-by-side with customers to bring complex products from prototype to mass production—on time, on budget, and at scale. Key Capabilities ✔ U.S. and Mexico-based Manufacturing ✔ BESS Enclosure Fabrication & Integration ✔ ISO Container Customization & Certification (CSC, ABS, LRQA) ✔ Power Gen Packaging & Modular Data Centers ✔ Busbar, Wire Harness, and Battery Module Assembly ✔ Robotic Welding & Automation ✔ Full-Service Engineering & Prototyping ✔ High Volume Manufacturing
Key team members
Anthony Adragna
Christopher Rossi
Shane Kemplin
Brad Gallion
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