Industrial Coater & Surface Prep Specialist

Loenbro; Gillette (WY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with company match

PTO & holidays

Life and disability insurance

Training & development

Job summary

Loenbro is seeking a skilled Coater to join our Coatings Division in Gillette, WY. The role covers surface preparation, abrasive blasting, and protective coating application on steel and industrial facilities.

You will work to meet project requirements and uphold safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate has industrial painting experience, can work independently, and understands SSPC/NACE standards.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Industrial painting

Abrasive blasting

SSPC/NACE standards

Epoxy/urethane coatings

Safety compliance

Read specs & PDS

Respirator fit test

Tools

Plural-component coating equipment

Job description

Loenbro is seeking a skilled Coater to join our Coatings Division in Gillette, WY. The role covers surface preparation, abrasive blasting, and protective coating application on steel and industrial facilities.

You will work to meet project requirements and uphold safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate has industrial painting experience, can work independently, and understands SSPC/NACE standards.