Coating Prep

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.

Key Responsibilities
Surface Preparation & Material Handling

• 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.
  
  
  
  

Equipment & Process Support

• 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).
  
  
  
  

Shifts
Monday - Friday

3rd: 10pm - 6:30am

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
  
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 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
  
  
  
  

Benefits & Perks
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 promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all employees and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.

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