Automotive Paint & Refinishing Technician

AlFuttaim; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Al-Futtaim Automotive is seeking an Automotive Paint Technician for on-site work in Dubai. The role involves preparing, painting, and refinishing vehicle surfaces to deliver a high-quality finish in a busy body shop environment.

You will handle surface preparation, priming, spray painting, and polishing, while adhering to safety guidelines and manufacturer specifications. Prior experience with paint booths and spray equipment is essential, as is attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High school qualification.
• Technical or vocational training in Automobile Engineering, automotive painting, or vehicle-body refinishing is preferred.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in an automotive paint shop.
• Hands-on experience with vehicle surface preparation, priming, and spray painting.
• Familiarity with paint-shop equipment and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Vehicle Surface Preparation: Prepare vehicle body surfaces for painting and refinishing; apply body filler; perform sanding; remove imperfections; follow prep procedures and meet workmanship standards.
• Automotive Painting and Priming: Apply primers and paints per manufacturer specs; use spray guns to achieve uniform coverage; follow instructions for surface preparation and finish quality.
• Vehicle Refinishing and Polishing: Perform compounding and polishing to restore appearance; inspect finished surfaces for defects; take corrective actions to meet standards.
• Paint Quality Inspection and Control: Inspect completed paintwork against quality standards; identify defects and take corrective action; communicate concerns to team.
• Paint-Shop Tools and Equipment: Use spray guns, paint booths, dryers/infrared heaters; maintain tools and follow safety procedures.
• Workshop Safety and Housekeeping: Follow safety procedures; use PPE; maintain clean, organized work area; report unsafe conditions.
• Technical Development and Team Collaboration: Work with supervisors and teammates; follow manuals; learn new painting techniques; share knowledge.

Skills

Vehicle surface prep

Priming

Spray painting

Sanding

Polishing

Painting safety

Education

High school qualification

Technical/vocational training in Automobile Engineering or vehicle-body refinishing

Tools

Conventional spray guns

Paint booths

Infrared heaters

Breathing equipment

Job description

Al-Futtaim Automotive is seeking an Automotive Paint Technician for on-site work in Dubai. The role involves preparing, painting, and refinishing vehicle surfaces to deliver a high-quality finish in a busy body shop environment.

You will handle surface preparation, priming, spray painting, and polishing, while adhering to safety guidelines and manufacturer specifications. Prior experience with paint booths and spray equipment is essential, as is attention to detail.