Auto painter

About the Role

United Motors Company is seeking an Auto Painter to join their team in Al Khobar, Eastern region. This full-time role involves preparing and painting vehicle surfaces to restore them to original appearance and manufacturer standards. The Auto Painter will ensure accurate color matching, proper surface preparation, and precise paint application and finishing, while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and productivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect vehicle body surfaces to identify areas requiring painting or refinishing.
• Prepare surfaces by cleaning, sanding, masking, filling, and applying primer as needed.
• 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 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, ensuring 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.

Experience and Qualifications

Candidates should possess 2-5 years of experience in auto painting. The role requires a strong understanding of vehicle surface preparation, paint mixing, and application techniques to achieve high-quality finishes.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in inspecting vehicle surfaces and identifying paint defects.
• Skilled in surface preparation techniques including cleaning, sanding, masking, filling, and priming.
• Ability to accurately mix and prepare paints, primers, and clear coats.
• Expertise in paint color matching using various systems.
• Competence in applying paint and clear coat using spray guns and appropriate techniques.
• Capability to perform blending and spot repairs for seamless finishes.
• Attention to detail for polishing and finishing painted surfaces.
• Adherence to safety procedures and proper handling of chemicals.
• Effective communication and coordination skills within a workshop environment.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Al Khobar, within a workshop setting. The role requires adherence to all health, safety, and environmental procedures, including the correct use of personal protective equipment.

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for this role. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.