Industrial Coatings Technician

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

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.