Automotive Wheel Repair Tech - (Hunt Valley, MD)

Xcite Automotive is seeking an Automotive Wheel Repair Tech for our partner dealerships in Hunt Valley, Maryland!

Job Description: As an Automotive Wheel Repair Technician, you’ll repair bends, curb rash, scratches, and corrosion while ensuring OEM-level finishes. This role is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail, mechanical skill, and a passion for automotive aesthetics

Compensation for this position will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and demonstrated skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspect and assess wheel damage such as bends, cracks, curb rash, gouges, or corrosion.
• Repair and refinish wheels through sanding, priming, painting, and clear-coating.
• Operate straightening and refinishing machinery safely and accurately.
• Match wheel colors and finishes to OEM specifications.
• Maintain clean and organized workstations and tools.
• Communicate effectively with management and teammates to ensure timely completion of repairs.
• Adhere to company and dealership safety, environmental, and operational policies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of hands-on wheel repair or automotive reconditioning experience.
• Proficient in the use of paint sprayers, air tools, and refinishing equipment.
• Understanding of various wheel finishes (painted, polished, chrome, powder-coated).
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience in dealership reconditioning or auto body/collision environments.
• Familiarity with aluminum wheel welding, CNC machining, or powder-coating.
• I-CAR, ASE, or related certification in refinishing or collision repair.
• Experience using wheel straightening and balancing equipment.

Beneficial Previous Experience:

• Prior roles such as automotive painter, refinisher, or detailer with wheel restoration crossover.
• Experience in automotive reconditioning, collision repair, or high-volume dealership operations.

Benefits Offered:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and company holidays
• 401(k) with employer match
• Career growth opportunities within the dealership and reconditioning network
• Employee referral bonus program

Apply today to start your career in Xcite Automotive!

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