Apprentice Electrician: $26.70–$44.50/hr (level assigned based on verified experience and skills assessment)
Journeyman Electrician: $50.00–$55.00/hr
$130/day tax-free per diem for every shift worked 8+ hours
Hit 60 hours in a week and the 7th day of per diem is paid with no additional time on the clock — $910/week in tax-free per diem
Over $23,660 in tax-free per diem across the 6-month contract
Weekly pay, direct deposit, overtime paid at time-and-a-half
Per Diem Eligibility Under IRS travel rules, contractors whose primary residence is 60+ miles from the worksite qualify for tax-free per diem. Electricians from anywhere in the United States are eligible to apply.
Install, terminate, and troubleshoot wiring, conduit, panels, cable trays, and power distribution within modular data center units
Install motors, junction boxes, and 120V / 240V / 480V systems
Read and execute electrical schematics, ladder diagrams, and wiring prints
Test circuits using multimeters and diagnostic equipment
Maintain NEC code compliance and GTI quality standards
Document work and follow shop safety procedures
Apprentice: active apprenticeship or completed coursework, basic conduit and wiring fundamentals, ability to work under journeyman direction
Journeyman: state journeyman license where required, OR documented completion of 8,000+ hours of supervised industrial electrical work, OR equivalent industry certification (NCCER, IEC, ABC) — verified through a skills assessment
Ability to read electrical diagrams and prints
Must supply basic tools, PPE, and multimeter
Reliable transportation to Buffalo and willingness to relocate for the duration of the contract
Primary residence 60+ miles from Buffalo, NY (ZIP 14219) for per diem eligibility
Hyperscale data center experience
Modular construction or industrial fabrication background
Strong troubleshooting experience on 120V / 240V / 480V systems
1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
2nd Shift: 3:30 PM – Midnight

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