Fabricator

DRUK Recruitment & Realty [FZE]; Dubai; On-site; AED 45,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

DRUK Recruitment & Realty [FZE] in Dubai, UAE is seeking a Fabricator to design, fabricate, and finish parts using fiberglass, carbon fiber, and composites for automotive applications. You will interpret technical drawings, maintain quality, and ensure timely completion of repairs in a fast-paced workshop.

The ideal candidate has 4–7 years of experience in composite fabrication, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work from technical drawings and CAD templates.

Qualifications

• High School certificate or equivalent required.
• Technical certification in composite materials or automotive body work preferred.
• 4–7 years’ experience in fiberglass, carbon fiber, or composite fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Complete repair orders within the time allocated.
• Ensure quality control levels are attained.
• Use protective equipment to maintain cleanliness of customer vehicles.
• Maintain inventory of hand tools for servicing and repairs.
• Identify and advise on additional repair items to workshop engineer.
• Carry out final inspection of work on repair orders.
• Record work performed on repair orders accurately.
• Read and understand product schematics and assembly instructions.
• Verify dimensions and product specifications before assembly.
• Ensure all required parts are present for assembly.
• Mark cutting lines on material and maintain production schedule.
• Test products for functionality and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and stress-test products to minimize rework.
• Report malfunctions and adhere to safety standards.
• Maximize material utilization to improve profitability.
• Advise Operations Manager on materials per spec/durability.
• Consult online journals to ensure design compatibility with the car.

Skills

Attention to detail

Creativity

Manual fabrication

Problem solving

Technical reading

Education

High School Certificate

Technical Certification in Composite Materials / Fiberglass / Carbon Fiber Fabrication

Tools

Composite fabrication tools

Vacuum bagging systems

Molds

Curing ovens

Job description

Job Title: Fabricator

Reports To: Fabrication – Team Leader

Industry: Automotive

Dept: Operations

Work Location: Dubai, UAE

Work Timings: 6 days a week (8+1 hours)

Salary: AED 4,000 - 7,000( Benefits as per UAE Law)

Objective:

The Fabricator is responsible for designing, fabricating, and finishing custom parts using fiberglass, carbon fiber, and composite materials. This role requires precision, technical skill, and creativity to produce high-quality, durable components for automotive.

Responsibilities:

• Completing all repair orders within the time allocated.
• Ensuring quality control levels are attained.
• Using all protective equipment to maintain the cleanliness of customer vehicles. (Seat Covers, Floor Mats, and Fender Covers).
• Maintaining an adequate inventory of hand tools to meet the servicing, designing, and repairing requirements.
• Identifying and advising the workshop engineer of any additional repair items found on customer vehicles.
• Carrying out final inspection of all work completed on the assigned job cards.
• Maintaining accurate clocking practices by clocking on and off every repair order by reporting to the Workshop Controller/Engineer.
• Transcribing a clear, accurate account of all work completed onto the repair orders.
• Reading and understanding product schematics and assembly instructions. Verifying dimensions and product specifications.
• Ensuring that all the required parts for assembly are present.
• Marking cutting lines on material. Maintaining a production schedule.
• Testing products for their functionality.
• Troubleshooting and stress testing products to minimize problems or re-jobs.
• Reporting and detailing product malfunctions. Adhering to assembly safety standards.
• Ensuring material utilization to maximize profitability.
• Advising the Operations Manager on proper work materials as per specifications and durability
• Refer to online journals on special cases to make sure the design and structure are compatible with that car, as per customer concerns.
• Provide a technical sheet to the Operations Manager as per the scope of work

Qualification / Experience – Specific Requirements

• High School Certificate or equivalent.
• Vocational/Technical Certification in Composite Materials, Fiberglass, Carbon Fiber Fabrication or Automotive Body Work preferred.
• Minimum 4 - 7 years’ experience in fiberglass, carbon fiber, or composite fabrication.
• Strong skills in molding, laminating, curing, and finishing composite materials.
• Ability to work from technical drawings, templates, or 3D models.
• Knowledge of resins, adhesives, hardeners, and safety materials.
• Skilled in sanding, polishing, and achieving smooth, high-quality finishes.
• Attention to detail and a creative approach for custom projects.

System skills, Licensing, Language, or Certification that are/could be helpful

• Familiarity with composite fabrication tools, vacuum bagging systems, molds, and curing
• ovens.
• Basic computer skills for reading digital templates or CAD drawings.
• English (required); Arabic or Hindi/Urdu is an advantage.
• Safety certifications related to chemical handling or workshop safety (preferred).
• Manufacturer- or industry-specific training in carbon fiber/fiberglass fabrication is a plus.