Job Preview GPI Laboratories offers excellent benefits, including a 401(k) plan, ESOP, medical/dental/vision plans, paid time off, and more. GPI Geospatial is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Notice To Third-Party Agencies GPI Laboratories does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters and/or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person, or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of GPI Laboratories and has the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. GPI Laboratories will not pay a placement fee unless the agency or recruiter has a signed contract with GPI's Corporate Human Resources department in advance of submitting a candidate for consideration. Staffing/employment agencies must submit applicants to the designated GPI Laboratories recruiter to be eligible for a placement fee. Verbal and written approvals will not be considered a valid contract for service. Work Authorization In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one that is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is typically not available for entry-level positions. GPI Laboratories participates in E-Verify Know your Right to Work. Job Description GPI Laboratories has a full-time position for a coating application technician and surface preparation supervisor. The ideal candidate will be able to efficiently apply various industrial coatings within a targeted dry film thickness to test panels for study. Familiarity with industrial coatings systems will be a plus. Typically zinc primer, epoxy intermediate, and various topcoats. Candidates must be proficient with airless and conventional spray application equipment, abrasive blasting, and power tool cleaning equipment. Do you value a company that puts employee satisfaction and diversity at the forefront of who they are? If so, GPI Labs wants you! GPI Labs is a multi-discipline engineering firm providing planning, design, and construction services for transportation infrastructure and building system projects throughout the United States for over 50 years. Ranked in the Top 100 Firms by Engineering News Record, GPI Labs is a forward-thinking, innovative firm with a culture that is committed to excellence and fosters staff empowerment. For more information, visit: www.gpinet.com Responsibilities: * Coordinating application schedules with internal departments and customers * Review and find all relative information in Product Data Sheets * Accurately document conditions, equipment used, material used, etc. * Maintenance, cleaning, and stocking of application equipment * General housekeeping and maintenance of the shop * Assisting and overseeing the surface preparation department, which may include the operation of machines, blast cabinets, and power tools Equipment familiarity: * Airless spray equipment (Graco-King pump, bulldog, and XP70 plural component) * Conventional spray equipment (pressure pot and gravity) * Wet film gauge, dry film gauge * Various power tools (electric and pneumatic) and hand tools, including but not limited to; drill press, band saw, and abrasive blasting equipment Qualifications: * Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite * SSPC, NACE, FHW NHI, or MDOT coatings inspection training preferred * Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial painting * GED or High School Diploma Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: * Maintain a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for final consideration * Possess a personal vehicle for use on or around a job site * Read, write, and understand plans and directions given in the English language * Basic computer skills with the ability to create and edit Microsoft Word and Excel documents, create Outlook emails and utilize SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to communicate with other team members * Able to stand for approximately 3 hours minimum a day up to 8 hours * Able to traverse a construction job site consisting of uneven ground varying in height and consistency of material, with a variation of elevation 19" or less (mud, gravel, rutted ground, etc.) * Able to climb and leave a ladder to a platform varying from 6' to 20' * Able to wear GPI required PPE, i.e., hard hats, safety vest, work boots, and/or safety glasses/goggles while working * Able to move equipment or inspection specimens weighing up to 50 pounds * Able to wear and work utilizing a respirator or SCBA type of breathing apparatus
