Coatings & Blasting Lead: Drive Quality & Safety

Loenbro; Arizona; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Professional development

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Loenbro in Arizona seeks a Coatings & Blasting Lead to direct daily operations in the coatings and surface preparation department. You will supervise blasters and painters, ensure adherence to SSPC standards, and act as the first line of quality control and safety on the shop floor.

You will set workmanship and production pace, coordinate with the Coatings Superintendent, and mentor a crew while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of industrial abrasive blasting and coatings application experience.
• Minimum 1 year in a lead/supervisory capacity directing a coatings or blasting crew.
• Demonstrated knowledge of SSPC surface prep standards (SP6, SP10, SP5) and coating systems.
• Ability to read coating product data sheets, SDS, and project coating specs independently.
• Proficiency operating airless spray, HVLP, and plural-component coating equipment.
• Experience performing DFT and WFT inspections with calibrated gauges.
• Must pass supplied-air respirator fit test and medical evaluation per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134.
• Strong communication skills to direct a crew and interface with supervision and QA.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the daily activities of the coatings and blasting crew — assigning tasks and maintaining production flow.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the crew during the shift; communicate priorities and requirements.
• Train and mentor technicians on techniques, surface prep standards, and coating procedures.
• Monitor crew performance and provide real-time feedback; elevate issues to the Superintendent.
• Ensure PPE, tools, and materials are ready at the start of each shift.
• Conduct and document pre-shift safety meetings and JHAs for coatings and blasting.
• Support the Superintendent in tracking labor hours, production, and material usage.
• Oversee blasting per SSPC standards and coating applications; read and enforce datasheets.
• Coordinate with QA/QC and sign-offs; troubleshoot defects and implement corrective actions.
• Manage material inventory and equipment readiness; maintain clean blast room and paint booth.

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

Communication

Supervisory experience

Reading coatings specs

PPE compliance

Tools

Airless spray

HVLP spray

Plural-component spray

Job description

Loenbro in Arizona seeks a Coatings & Blasting Lead to direct daily operations in the coatings and surface preparation department. You will supervise blasters and painters, ensure adherence to SSPC standards, and act as the first line of quality control and safety on the shop floor.

You will set workmanship and production pace, coordinate with the Coatings Superintendent, and mentor a crew while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.