Technician - Painter | Al-Futtaim Automotive

Al Futtaim Private Company (LLC); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Futtaim Private Company (LLC) in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced automotive painter for its body shop to handle surface preparation, priming, spray painting, and finishing to high-quality standards.

You will work with a skilled team, follow manufacturer specifications, maintain a clean workspace, and uphold safety guidelines while developing knowledge of modern refinishing methods.

Qualifications

• At least 2–3 years of experience working as a painter in an automotive paint shop.
• Hands-on experience in surface preparation, priming, spray painting, sanding, compounding, and polishing.
• Knowledge of automotive paint products, application methods, and manufacturer instructions.
• Familiarity with spray guns, paint booths, dryer chambers, infrared heaters, and breathing equipment.
• Strong commitment to quality, safety, cleanliness, and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicle surfaces by applying body filler and sanding.
• Apply primers and automotive paints per manufacturer specs.
• Perform spray-painting using proper systems and equipment.
• Carry out compound, polishing, and refinishing to restore appearance.
• Inspect work to meet finish, durability, and corrosion standards.
• Maintain tools, PPE, and a clean, safe work area.
• Follow workshop safety procedures and minimize defects.
• Continuously develop knowledge of paint-mixing technology and refinishing methods.

Skills

Automotive painting

Surface prep

Priming & sanding

Spray painting

Polishing

Safety awareness

Follow instructions

Spray guns

Detail focus

Basic English

Willing to learn

Systematic work

Education

High school

Auto body tech training

Tools

Spray guns

Paint booths

Dryer chambers

Infrared heaters

Breathing equipment

Job description

• Prepare vehicle surfaces by applying body filler and carrying out manual wet and dry sanding.

• Apply primers and automotive paints according to the paint manufacturer’s specifications.

• Perform spray-painting work using suitable paint systems and spray-gun equipment.

• Carry out machine compounding, polishing, and refinishing to restore vehicle appearance.

• Ensure completed work meets the required standards for finish, durability, and corrosion protection.

• Inspect completed work and take corrective action to minimise painting defects, errors, and rework.

• Use and maintain paint-shop tools and equipment properly, including spray guns, breathing masks, infrared heaters, paint booths, and dryer chambers.

• Follow all workshop safety procedures and use the required personal protective equipment.

• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe work area.

• Continuously develop technical knowledge of paint-mixing technology, plastic-part painting, and modern refinishing methods.

Desired Candidate Profile

Required Skills to Be Successful

• Strong practical knowledge of automotive painting and refinishing.

• Proficiency in surface preparation, priming, sanding, spray painting, compounding, and polishing.

• Ability to understand and apply paint manufacturers’ technical instructions.

• Experience using conventional spray guns and other paint-shop tools and equipment.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to achieving a high-quality finish.

• Knowledge of paint-shop health, safety, and personal protective equipment requirements.

• Ability to understand basic English, mathematics, technical diagrams, and work instructions.

• Willingness to learn new painting technologies and improve efficiency and workmanship.

• Ability to work systematically and maintain a clean and organised work area.

About the Team

You will be part of a skilled body-shop and service team committed to delivering high-quality vehicle repairs and refinishing work. You will collaborate with supervisors and other workshop professionals to ensure that vehicles are completed safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards.

What Equips You for the Role

• High school qualification.

• Technical or vocational training in Automobile Engineering, automotive painting, or vehicle-body refinishing is preferred.

• At least 2–3 years of experience working as a painter in an automotive paint shop.

• Hands-on experience in surface preparation, priming, spray painting, sanding, compounding, and polishing.

• Knowledge of automotive paint products, application methods, and manufacturer instructions.

• Familiarity with spray guns, paint booths, dryer chambers, infrared heaters, and breathing equipment.

• Knowledge of paint mixing and painting plastic vehicle parts would be an advantage.

• Strong commitment to quality, safety, cleanliness, and continuous learning.