ASE, Automotive Repair and Maintenance, Automotive Sales, Body Shop, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Driver's License, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, High Tech Industry, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Marketing Software, Marketing Vehicles, Metrics, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Online Marketing, Operational Support, Painting (Facilities and Maintenance), Production Systems, Quality Metrics, Surface Preparation and Characterization, Vision Plan
Xcite Automotive is now seeking an Automotive Painter with Wheel Repair Experience for our partner dealers in Jacksonville, Florida!
Job Description: The Automotive Painter is responsible for performing all aspects of vehicle and wheel refinishing, including surface preparation, paint application, and final inspection. This role requires a high level of precision, efficiency, and consistency to meet dealership quality standards and production timelines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform automotive painting and refinishing including sanding, masking, priming, basecoat, and clearcoat application
- Execute color matching and blending techniques to achieve seamless, OEM-quality finishes
- Prepare vehicle surfaces through proper cleaning, sanding, and masking procedures
- Complete minor wheel (rim) repair and refinishing, including curb rash and surface imperfections
- Inspect completed work to ensure quality, accuracy, and consistency
- Maintain paint equipment, spray guns, and work areas in clean and operational condition
- Follow all safety, environmental, and dealership guidelines
- Communicate effectively with team members and management to meet production goals
Minimum Qualifications:
- At least 3 years of automotive painting or refinishing experience
- Hands-on experience with wheel (rim) repair and refinishing
- Proficiency with spray guns, paint systems, sanding, and prep work
- Strong understanding of color matching and blending techniques
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, production-based environment
- Strong attention to detail and quality standards
- Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
Nice-to-Have Qualifications:
- Proven experience in high-volume dealership or collision center environments
- Advanced knowledge of paint systems, materials, and application techniques
- Experience with powder coating, alloy wheel refinishing, or cosmetic wheel restoration
- Familiarity with production metrics, turnaround times, and efficiency standards
- Ability to perform minor body prep or paint correction work as needed
- ASE, I-CAR, or equivalent industry certifications
Beneficial Previous Experience:
- Automotive Painter / Refinish Technician in a high-production setting
- Collision Repair or Auto Body Technician with paint-focused responsibilities
- Wheel Repair / Rim Restoration Technician with strong painting background
- Automotive Reconditioning Technician supporting dealership operations
- Experience working in fast-paced, performance-driven environments with daily output expectations
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Advancement opportunities within Xcite Automotive
Apply today to start your career in Xcite Automotive! #INDAUTO
Company Description: Xcite Automotive is a fast-growing automotive service and a software-based company that helps dealers get vehicles frontline-ready quickly and efficiently. Since 2007, Xcite Automotive has been on a mission to make the automotive industry faster, more innovative, and more profitable. Over 1,300 automobile dealers nationwide rely on Xcite's team of 1000+ employees to provide on-site vehicle marketing and reconditioning solutions.
Additional Information: Xcite Automotive provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or orientation. In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.