Painter​/Sandblaster

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.

The Painter/Sandblaster is responsible for performing surface preparation, abrasive blasting, and industrial coating applications on a variety of structures, equipment, piping systems, and facilities. This position ensures surfaces are properly prepared and coated to meet project specifications, quality standards, and corrosion protection requirements. The Painter/Sandblaster works safely and efficiently in industrial, commercial, utility, and construction environments.

• Perform abrasive blasting, sandblasting, and surface preparation activities using approved methods and equipment.
• Clean, strip, and prepare metal, concrete, and other surfaces for coating application.
• Apply industrial coatings, primers, paints, sealants, and specialty finishes using brushes, rollers, and spray equipment.
• Prepare and mix paints and coatings according to manufacturer specifications.
• Verify surface cleanliness and preparation standards prior to coating application.
• Operate airless spray equipment, conventional spray systems, blast pots, compressors, and related equipment.
• Measure and monitor coating thickness to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Protect surrounding areas through proper masking, covering, and containment procedures.
• Perform touch-up, maintenance, and repair coating work as required.
• Inspect completed work and identify defects requiring correction.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean and safe condition.
• Follow all safety requirements related to respiratory protection, hazardous materials, confined spaces, and elevated work.
• Complete daily work reports and documentation as required.
• Participate in safety meetings, trainings, and job hazard analyses (JHAs).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 1+ years of industrial painting, blasting, construction, or related experience preferred.
• Familiarity with painting, coating, and surface preparation techniques.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and painting equipment.
• Basic understanding of industrial safety procedures.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Valid driver's license preferred.
• Ability to pass pre-employment and client-required screenings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in industrial, oil & gas, utility, mining, power generation, manufacturing, or construction environments.
• OSHA 10 Certification.
• Experience operating abrasive blasting equipment.
• Knowledge of SSPC/NACE surface preparation standards.
• Experience with airless spray systems and industrial coating applications.
• Forklift, aerial lift, or scaffold experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of surface preparation and coating application methods.
• Ability to work safely around industrial equipment and hazardous materials.
• Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship.
• Ability to read and understand coating specifications and safety data sheets (SDS).
• Effective…