Painter/Sandblaster

Job description

**Job Title: Painting/Sandblaster** **Company: Loenbro, LLC Business Unit/Department: Loenbro - South Location: Andrews, TX / On-site Reports to: Job Superintendent 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.** 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. **Essential Responsibilities** - 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 communication and teamwork skills. - Ability to work independently with limited supervision. - Commitment to safety, quality, and productivity. **Physical Requirements** - Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and work in physically demanding conditions for extended periods. - Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly. - Ability to work in confined spaces, at heights, and in varying weather conditions. - Ability to wear required PPE, including respirators, protective suits, gloves, hearing protection, and fall protection equipment. - Ability to work overtime, weekends, and travel as required. **Work Environment** - Industrial facilities, manufacturing plants, power plants, refineries, utility projects, construction sites, and fabrication shops. - Exposure to dust, paint fumes, chemicals, blasting media, noise, heights, and varying weather conditions. - Work may be performed indoors, outdoors, on scaffolding, or in confined spaces. **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)** - **Life and disability insurance** - **Professional development and training opportunities** - **Employee 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**