Coater

Loenbro; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

PTO & holidays

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Training opportunities

EAP

Job summary

Loenbro is seeking a skilled Coater to join our Coatings Division. The Coater performs industrial surface preparation, abrasive blasting, and protective coating application on structural steel, piping, equipment, tanks, and facilities.

Ideal candidates have experience in fabrication, construction, or industrial environments, and can work independently while upholding safety, quality, and craftsmanship standards.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of industrial painting in heavy industries.
• Experience with abrasive blasting and surface prep.
• Ability to read coating specifications and safety docs.
• Ability to pass respirator fit testing and work safely at heights.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces for coating using blasting, power tools, and masking methods.
• Perform abrasive blasting and surface prep per SSPC/NACE standards.
• Apply coatings (primers, epoxies, zinc-rich, polyurethane) via spray, brush, or roller.
• Mix and apply coatings per manufacturer specs, ensuring proper thickness and finish.
• Inspect coatings, measure film thickness, identify defects, and perform touch-ups.
• Operate and maintain blasting/coating equipment; report maintenance needs.
• Follow OSHA and site safety requirements and PPE standards.
• Collaborate with team to meet schedules and quality goals.

Skills

Industrial painting

Abrasive blasting

Surface preparation

Coating application

Reading specifications

Safety compliance

Work independently

Education

SSPC/AMPP certification

Tools

Abrasive blasting equipment

Spray equipment (airless)

Brush and roller tools

Job description

Business Unit/Department: Warehouse

Job Title: Coater

Company: Loenbro, LLC

Location: Billings, MT / Field Projects Throughout the West Region

Reports to: Coatings Superintendent / Coatings Foreman

Employment Type: Full-Time

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

About Loenbro

Loenbro is a trusted, long-term construction lifecycle partner to thousands of customers across the U.S. Our market spans all industries, and our service offerings include Critical Electrical, Mechanical & Structural, Soft Crafts, Inspection, Underground Maintenance and Installation, and Fabrication. Our expertise lies in simplifying the complex and establishing long-standing relationships with our partners. We have a national presence but a local approach—every customer benefits from our capabilities and our care.

At Loenbro, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers grounded in integrity, teamwork, excellence, and purpose. Join a team where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work helps maintain and enhance the critical infrastructure that powers communities across the nation.

Job Summary

Loenbro is seeking a skilled and experienced Coater to join our Coatings Division. The Coater is responsible for performing all aspects of industrial surface preparation, abrasive blasting, and protective coating application on structural steel, piping, equipment, tanks, and industrial facilities. This position requires a strong understanding of coating systems, surface preparation standards, and safe work practices to ensure projects meet quality, production, and customer requirements.

The ideal candidate has experience applying industrial coatings in fabrication, construction, manufacturing, maintenance, or industrial environments and can work independently while maintaining high standards of workmanship, safety, and quality.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Prepare steel, piping, equipment, and industrial surfaces for coating using abrasive blasting, power tools, hand tools, grinding, sanding, cleaning, and masking techniques.
• Perform abrasive blasting and surface preparation activities in accordance with project specifications and SSPC/NACE industry standards.
• Apply industrial coating systems, including primers, epoxies, zinc‑rich coatings, polyurethanes, and specialty protective coatings using spray, brush, and roller methods.
• Mix and apply coatings according to manufacturer specifications, ensuring proper thickness, coverage, and finish quality requirements are achieved.
• Inspect surfaces and completed coatings, measure film thickness, identify defects, and perform touch‑up or corrective work as needed.
• Safely operate, maintain, clean, and store blasting and coating equipment, while reporting maintenance or repair needs promptly.
• Follow OSHA regulations, site safety requirements, PPE standards, hazardous material handling procedures, and environmental compliance practices.
• Collaborate with supervisors, inspectors, and team members to meet project schedules, maintain quality standards, support training efforts, and complete additional assigned duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 2-4 years of industrial painting experience in construction, fabrication, manufacturing, refinery, mining, power generation, or similar industrial environments.
• Proven experience with abrasive blasting, surface preparation, and the application of industrial protective coating systems.
• Working knowledge of SSPC/NACE surface preparation standards and coating industry best practices.
• Proficiency applying epoxy, polyurethane, zinc‑rich, and specialty coatings using brush and roll, conventional spray, and airless spray application methods, as well as conventional coating application equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret coating specifications, product data sheets (PDS), and safety documentation, while maintaining high standards of quality and productivity.
• Ability to pass respirator fit testing and medical evaluations, and work safely at heights, in confined spaces, and other physically demanding environments.

Preferred

• SSPC/AMPP certification or industrial coatings certification.
• Experience in structural steel fabrication shops or industrial construction projects.
• Forklift certification.
• Aerial lift certification.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• Experience with plural‑component coating equipment.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Work Environment

• Work performed in fabrication shops, industrial facilities, construction sites, and outdoor environments.
• Regular exposure to dust, abrasive media, paint fumes, chemicals, solvents, noise, and varying weather conditions.
• Frequent use of respirators and other personal protective equipment.
• Requires travel to project sites throughout the West Region.

This role requires compliance with all applicable safety regulations, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and Loenbro's Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) policies.

Benefits

Loenbro offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and rewards to those who join our team:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional development and training opportunitiesEmployee assistance program (EAP)

Benefits eligibility may vary based on employment classification and hours worked.

Guided By Core Values (LEAD), Grounded In Grit And a Commitment To Excellence, Loenbro Betters Our Families, Customers, And Local Communities. If You’re Ready To Be Part Of a Company That LEADS By

• Living with Integrity
• Exceeding Expectations
• Acting with Urgency
• Delivering Excellence

…we want to hear from you.

Loenbro is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This position is open on an ongoing basis with no set application deadline. We welcome applications from qualified candidates at any time.