Job Description
Job Description
About the Role
Join GTC, a federal contractor, as an Industrial Coatings Application Specialist. You’ll take parts from raw substrate to a flawless, spec-compliant finish through expert prep, spray, cure, and final assembly. If you thrive on precision work and clean, organized processes, this is a place to excel.
A Day in the Booth
- Review customer specifications and product technical data to determine application method, target film build, gloss, and appearance.
- Disassemble components as needed, mask and stage parts, and prepare surfaces using finishing, filler, sealing, color mixing, and masking techniques.
- Mix coatings accurately to formula and apply using HVLP, siphon-feed, gravity-feed, and pressure-feed spray equipment.
- Measure film thickness and verify finish quality aligns with aesthetic and specification standards.
- Prevent foreign object contamination throughout the coating process.
- Reassemble components post-finish and perform touch-ups as required.
- Maintain an organized, clean paint kitchen, booth, equipment, and storage area in line with 6S best practices.
- Work safely and in compliance with all environmental and safety requirements.
Shifts and Differential
2nd — 5 : 30pm – 5 : 30am (Monday–Friday, 4 / 12s)2nd — 5 : 30pm – 3 : 30am (Monday–Friday, 5 / 10s)2nd — 5 : 30pm – 3 : 30am (Monday–Thursday, 4 / 10s)25% pay differentiation for 2nd shift
What You’ll Deliver
Parts handled, prepared, painted, and assembled to customer specifications and standard shop practices.Finishes and coatings that meet best practices, specification, and aesthetic benchmarks.Continuous prevention and detection of foreign objects in the coating environment.Qualifications
High school diploma or GED.Acceptable visual acuity, including accurate color differentiation.Ability to read coating formulas and mix precisely.Thorough knowledge of surface prep : finishing, filler use, sealing, color mixing, and masking.Minimum 2 years as an industrial or automotive painter, including surface preparation; mixing and applying industrial coatings / finishes; and setting up / operating HVLP, siphon, gravity, and pressure-feed spray systems.Must be 18 or older.Compliance and Eligibility
Must be US CitizenMust be able to pass a multi-panel drug testCannot not have a felony / criminal recordWhy GTC
Work with a team that values precision, safety, and continuous improvement. Bring your craftsmanship to complex projects where your attention to detail truly matters.