Paint Mixer

Role Overview

Paint Mixer at Ali & Sons Holding LLC, based in the UAE.

Role Purpose

To ensure accurate and consistent paint preparation and color matching for vehicles repaired in the Body Shop, supporting high-quality painting results while maintaining proper control of paint materials, consumables, equipment, and stock levels.

Key Responsibilities

Paint Preparation & Mixing

• Review and reconfirm the vehicle paint color code provided by the Painter before preparing the required paint mixture.
• Mix paint according to the approved color formula and required volume based on the number of panels being repaired.
• Calculate and prepare the required quantities of paint, lacquer, solvent, thinner, and other materials according to standard formulas.

Color Matching & Quality Control

• Perform color matching and manual color adjustments to achieve the required shade.
• Prepare spray samples or test plates to verify color accuracy and identify shade variations before application.

Systems & Documentation

• Retrieve paint formulas from the relevant system using basic computer applications.
• Maintain accurate records of paint materials and consumables used in the Body Shop.
• Maintain and regularly update the paint booth maintenance logbook.

Inventory & Procurement

• Monitor paint and consumable stock levels and prepare ordering lists when replenishment is required.
• Liaise with the Purchase Department to arrange the ordering of paint materials and required consumables.
• Monitor paint booth filter stock levels and coordinate replenishment with the Purchase Department.

Equipment & Facility Management

• Coordinate with the Maintenance Department regarding scheduled and required paint booth maintenance.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure paint mixing and preparation activities are carried out accurately and in accordance with Body Shop procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all company QHSE and health & safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Team Leader – Painting / Body Shop Supervisor.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in automotive painting, paint mixing, or a similar Body Shop environment.
• High School or equivalent qualification.

Skills & Competencies

• Good knowledge of automotive paint mixing and preparation.
• Practical experience with vehicle color matching and shade adjustment.
• Ability to understand and work with paint color codes and formulas.
• Experience preparing test panels and spray samples for color verification.
• Knowledge of paint, lacquer, solvent, thinner, and other automotive paint materials.
• Ability to calculate and prepare the correct quantity of paint required for vehicle panels.
• Knowledge of paint booth operations and basic maintenance requirements.
• Experience monitoring paint and consumable stock levels.
• Ability to maintain accurate material and maintenance records.

Additional Information

Ali & Sons Holding LLC is one of the UAE's respected and diversified business groups offering a professional and structured Body Shop environment with opportunities for technical learning and career development. The organization provides exposure to professional automotive paint systems and Body Shop operations, maintains a performance-driven culture that values quality, safety, teamwork, and professionalism, and offers opportunities to develop expertise in automotive paint mixing and color matching.