Painter and Fabricator
Denver, CO
Full Time
Entry Level
Now Hiring! Painter, Sandblaster, and Fabricator
Location: Denver, CO 80219
Schedule: 5:30AM – 2:00PM, M-F
NOVA Automation is seeking a skilled, energetic, and reliable candidate to fill the position of Painter and Fabricator! The position is responsible for bandsaw and other fabricator tools, material prep, and painting. The operator ensures the accurate and safe operation of their tools, performs basic maintenance and cleaning, and adheres to all safety and quality standards.
What’s In It for You:
What You’ll Do:
Painting
Sandblasting
Bandsaw and Fabrication
What You’ll Need:
Education and Experience:
Physical Requirements:
Working Conditions:
*All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.
Who We Are? https://novaautomation.com/
NOVA Automation is an industrial automation company that specializes in engineering, manufacturing, and integrating large-scale packaging and palletizing systems. The company focuses on providing complete end-to-end solutions using automation and robotics for bulk product handling from the storage of material to the palletized product. NOVA's automation systems are built specifically to the customer's needs and are optimized to improve efficiencies and streamline the customer's manufacturing processes.
The company operates within North America, South America and Europe and services customers including some of the largest Fortune 500 companies across a multitude of industries. These segments include Chemicals, Food, CPG, Landscape, Minerals, Agriculture, Bio-Fuel, Lugomix, Fertilizer, Sugar, Salt, Industrial Materials, Cement... etc.
EEO Statement:
NOVA Automation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
E-Verify Statement:
NOVA Automation participates in the federal government’s E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For all new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to www.uscis.gov and click on 'E-Verify' located near the bottom of the page.
Location: Denver, CO 80219
Schedule: 5:30AM – 2:00PM, M-F
NOVA Automation is seeking a skilled, energetic, and reliable candidate to fill the position of Painter and Fabricator! The position is responsible for bandsaw and other fabricator tools, material prep, and painting. The operator ensures the accurate and safe operation of their tools, performs basic maintenance and cleaning, and adheres to all safety and quality standards.
What’s In It for You:
- Pay Range: $19.50 – 26.00 hourly, based on education & experience
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount
- Company paid time off + holidays
- Development, job growth, and internal training opportunities
What You’ll Do:
Painting
- Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, masking, and applying primers as required
- Mix paints and coatings according to manufacturer specifications
- Operate spray guns and related equipment within a paint booth
- Apply coatings evenly to achieve proper thickness and finish quality
- Inspect finished parts for defects such as runs, sags, or improper coverage
- Perform touch-ups and rework as needed
- Maintain paint booth equipment, including spray guns, filters, and ventilation systems
- Follow all safety procedures related to PPE, hazardous materials, and ventilation systems
- Maintain accurate production and quality records
- Keep work area clean and organized
Sandblasting
- Operate abrasive blasting equipment in a blast booth or designated blasting area
- Prepare surfaces by removing rust, old coatings, and debris
- Load and unload parts using forklifts, hoists, or material handling equipment as required
- Mask or protect areas not to be blasted
- Inspect parts to ensure proper surface profile and cleanliness standards are achieved
- Perform routine maintenance on blasting equipment and reclaim systems
- Monitor abrasive media levels and replace as needed
- Follow all safety procedures related to PPE, ventilation, and dust control
- Maintain clean and organized work area
- Accurately complete work orders and production documentation
Bandsaw and Fabrication
- Operate horizontal bandsaw machines to cut raw materials to specified lengths and dimensions.
- Interpret and follow job orders, blueprints, work instructions, and cut lists.
- Measure and mark material for cutting using measuring tools such as tape measures, calipers, and squares.
- Adjust machine settings, including blade tension, speed, and guides, to match material and cutting specifications.
- Inspect finished cuts for accuracy and quality; make adjustments as necessary.
- Perform routine maintenance on saws, including blade changes, lubrication, and cleaning.
- Safely handle raw materials and finished parts using forklifts, hoists, or manual methods.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Report equipment malfunctions or safety concerns to supervisors
- Report missing material to supervisor for purpose to get material on order.
- To carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit, and purpose of the job.
- To work in other departments and locations as and when required.
- To be prepared to work outside normal working hours, including weekends sometimes at short notice.
- Performs other duties as needed to drive to the vision, fulfill the mission and abide by the values of the organization.
- Unloading material using a Forklift.
- Cutting material on table saw.
- Cutting material on a chop saw
What You’ll Need:
- Ability to follow proper safety protocols.
- Ability to read mechanical drawings and blueprints.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Good literacy & numeracy skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Good teamwork skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Familiarity with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
- Forklift operator experience
- Experience with power tools and saws.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Prior experience painting or completing paint prep tasks such as sand blasting is highly desirable.
- Prior experience operating a bandsaw or similar machinery is highly desirable.
- Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and measuring instruments.
- Good mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
- Familiarity with basic math and measurement conversions (inches to millimeters, fractions, decimals).
- Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.
- Self-motivated and self-directed
- Ability to meet deadlines with limited supervision.
- Experience working with or moving heavy metals a plus.
Physical Requirements:
- Physical ability to stand for long periods and lift 50 + lbs. repetitively.
- Must have good hand/eye coordination.
- Prolonged periods standing and performing repetitive tasks.
Working Conditions:
- Manufacturing or shop floor environment with exposure to noise, dust, and machinery.
- Warm working temperatures during the summer months.
- May require working overtime or weekends depending on production needs.
*All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.
Who We Are? https://novaautomation.com/
NOVA Automation is an industrial automation company that specializes in engineering, manufacturing, and integrating large-scale packaging and palletizing systems. The company focuses on providing complete end-to-end solutions using automation and robotics for bulk product handling from the storage of material to the palletized product. NOVA's automation systems are built specifically to the customer's needs and are optimized to improve efficiencies and streamline the customer's manufacturing processes.
The company operates within North America, South America and Europe and services customers including some of the largest Fortune 500 companies across a multitude of industries. These segments include Chemicals, Food, CPG, Landscape, Minerals, Agriculture, Bio-Fuel, Lugomix, Fertilizer, Sugar, Salt, Industrial Materials, Cement... etc.
EEO Statement:
NOVA Automation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
E-Verify Statement:
NOVA Automation participates in the federal government’s E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For all new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to www.uscis.gov and click on 'E-Verify' located near the bottom of the page.
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