Fabrication Supervisor - Paint & Coating

Job Title

Fabrication Supervisor – Industrial Paint & Coatings

Location

Buffalo, NY (On-Site)

Shift

1st Shift

Department

Manufacturing / Finishing

Employment Type

Full-Time

Company Overview

GTI Fabrication performs in-house industrial painting and coating of fabricated metal structures used in demanding industrial, defense, and infrastructure environments.

Position Overview

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.

Key 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
  
  

Required Qualifications

• 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
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

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