Associate Technician, Paint Shop Process

Client of AIQU; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 100,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of AIQU is seeking an Associate Technician for the Paint Shop Process in Jeddah KAEC to support daily paint operations, prepare accurate mixtures, and ensure consistent quality. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of hands-on paint mixing experience, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will operate and maintain mixing equipment, perform quality checks, manage inventory, and collaborate with production, QC, and

Qualifications

• 5-7 years hands-on paint mixing or shop operations experience.
• Proficiency in paint mixing techniques and understanding of paint chemistry.
• Experience operating and maintaining paint mixing room equipment.
• Strong quality control and batch testing skills.
• Familiarity with safety protocols for handling hazardous materials.
• Ability to follow SOPs and meet production timelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and mix paint formulations according to approved formulas and production schedules.
• Operate, calibrate and maintain paint mixing room equipment including mixers, scales, and dispensers.
• Perform quality checks on mixed paint batches and adjust processes to meet specifications.
• Monitor and manage paint inventory levels; coordinate replenishment to prevent delays.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe mixing area in compliance with regulations.
• Collaborate with production, quality control, and maintenance to troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Paint mixing techniques

Quality control procedures

Safety protocols

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

Certification in industrial painting/coatings technology

Tools

Mixers

Scales

Dispensers

SAP ERP

Job description

About the Role

The Associate Technician Paint Shop Process in Jeddah KAEC will support daily paint shop operations by preparing accurate paint mixtures maintaining mixing room equipment and ensuring consistent quality standards This hands-on role requires a skilled technician with 5 7 years of experience in paint mixing environments strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety and efficiency

Responsibilities

Prepare and mix paint formulations according to approved formulas and production schedulesOperate calibrate and maintain paint mixing room equipment including mixers scales and dispensersPerform quality checks on mixed paint batches record results and adjust processes to meet specificationsMonitor and manage paint inventory levels coordinate replenishment to prevent production delaysMaintain a clean organized and safe mixing area in compliance with environmental and safety regulationsCollaborate with production quality control and maintenance teams to troubleshoot process issues and implement corrective actionsDocument batch data deviations and maintenance activities accurately in the system

Required Qualifications

5 7 years of hands-on experience in paint mixing or paint shop operationsProficiency in paint mixing techniques and understanding of paint chemistryExperience operating and maintaining paint mixing room equipment mixers scales dispensers Strong grasp of quality control procedures and ability to perform batch testingFamiliarity with safety protocols for handling chemicals and hazardous materialsExcellent attention to detail with strong organizational and record-keeping skillsEffective communication and teamwork abilities in a fast-paced manufacturing environmentAbility to follow standard operating procedures and work under production timelines

Preferred Qualifications

Certification in industrial painting coatings technology or related fieldPrior experience in automotive or heavy-equipment paint shopsKnowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologiesBasic computer skills for inventory management and reportingForklift or material handling equipment licenseExperience with ERP systems e g SAP for inventory and batch tracking

Position Details

Position Title Associate Technician Paint Shop ProcessLocation Jeddah KAEC Saudi ArabiaIndustry Manufacturing IndustrialExperience Required 5 years 5 7 years of hands-on experience in paint mixing or paint shop operationsProficiency in paint mixing techniques and understanding of paint chemistryExperience operating and maintaining paint mixing room equipment (mixers, scales, dispensers)Strong grasp of quality control procedures and ability to perform batch testingFamiliarity with safety protocols for handling chemicals and hazardous materialsExcellent attention to detail with strong organizational and record-keeping skillsEffective communication and teamwork abilities in a fast-paced manufacturing environmentAbility to follow standard operating procedures and work under production timelinesCertification in industrial painting, coatings technology, or related fieldPrior experience in automotive or heavy-equipment paint shopsKnowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologiesBasic computer skills for inventory management and reportingForklift or material handling equipment licenseExperience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) for inventory and batch tracking