Auto painter

United Motors Company; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

United Motors Company is seeking an Auto Painter to prepare and paint vehicle surfaces to restore the original appearance and meet manufacturer standards.

You will ensure accurate color matching, proper surface preparation, spray applications, and finishing while upholding safety, quality, and productivity.

Experience with water-based and solvent-based paints is preferred, and you will collaborate with Body Shop teams to complete repairs on time.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or technical qualification in Automotive Body & Paint.
• 2–5 years of experience as an Auto Painter in dealership or body shop.
• Good knowledge of automotive paint systems, refinishing materials, and painting techniques.
• Experience with water-based and solvent-based paint systems is preferred.
• Experience with computerized color-matching systems is an advantage.
• Knowledge of vehicle body repair and refinishing processes.
• Ability to read and follow repair orders and technical instructions.

Responsibilities

• Inspect surfaces and identify areas for painting or refinishing.
• Prepare surfaces by cleaning, sanding, masking, filling, and priming.
• Mix paints and primers according to manufacturer specifications.
• Apply basecoat, color, and clear coat with spray guns.
• Ensure paint thickness, coverage, color consistency, and finish quality.
• Perform blending and spot repairs for seamless finish.
• Polish surfaces to achieve required gloss.
• Follow repair orders and timelines.
• Maintain spray equipment and workshop tools.
• Follow safety procedures and PPE usage.
• Coordinate with Body Repair Technicians, Estimators, Parts, and Supervisors.

Skills

Color matching

Surface preparation

Paint application

Quality control

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Automotive body & paint qualification

Tools

Spray guns

Masking tools

Sanding tools

Mixing equipment

Job description

The Auto Painter is responsible for preparing and painting vehicle surfaces to restore vehicles to their original appearance and manufacturer standards. The role requires accurate color matching, proper surface preparation, paint application, and finishing while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and productivity.

Requirements

• Inspect vehicle body surfaces and identify areas requiring painting or refinishing.
• Prepare surfaces by cleaning, sanding, masking, filling, and applying primer as required.
• Mix and prepare paints, primers, clear coats, and other refinishing materials according to manufacturer specifications.
• Perform accurate paint color matching using paint codes and color-matching systems.
• Apply basecoat, paint, and clear coat using spray guns and appropriate painting techniques.
• Ensure proper paint thickness, coverage, color consistency, and finish quality.
• Perform blending and spot repairs to achieve a seamless finish between repaired and existing panels.
• Polish and finish painted surfaces to achieve the required gloss and appearance.
• Inspect completed work and correct any defects such as runs, orange peel, dust, uneven coverage, or color mismatch.
• Follow repair orders and ensure work is completed according to the required specifications and timelines.
• Maintain and properly use spray guns, mixing equipment, sanding tools, and other workshop equipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and ensure proper handling and storage of paint and chemicals.
• Follow all HSE, environmental, and workshop safety procedures, including the correct use of PPE.
• Minimize material wastage and use paint and consumables efficiently.
• Coordinate with Body Repair Technicians, Estimators, Parts, and Workshop Supervisors to ensure smooth repair operations.
• Complete assigned jobs within the required productivity and quality standards.
• Report any technical issues, additional repair requirements, or material shortages to the supervisor.

Qualifications & Experience

• High school diploma, vocational certificate, or technical qualification in Automotive Body & Paint / Auto Refinishing.
• Minimum 2-5 years of experience as an Auto Painter in an automotive dealership, body shop, or collision repair center.
• Good knowledge of automotive paint systems, refinishing materials, and painting techniques.
• Experience With Water-based And Solvent-based Paint Systems Is Preferred.
• Experience with computerized color-matching systems is an advantage.
• Knowledge of vehicle body repair and refinishing processes.
• Ability to read and follow repair orders and technical instructions.