What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automotive Painter position at Xcite Automotive?
Xcite Automotive is hiring an experienced Automotive Painter to support our partner dealers in Orlando, Florida!
Job Description: In this role the painter is responsible for delivering retail-ready paint finishes on new and used vehicles in a production-driven environment. Candidates must be able to independently complete automotive refinishing from surface prep through final clear coat while meeting daily throughput and quality standards.
Compensation is competitive and aligned with experience, technical skill level, and demonstrated performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform automotive painting and refinishing to dealership retail standards
- Complete spot repairs, blends, and panel refinishing
- Mix and match paint to OEM color specifications
- Apply primer, base coat, and clear coat
- Use paint booths, HVLP spray guns, sanding, masking, and prep techniques
- Maintain quality and efficiency in a fast-paced, production environment
- Follow safety and environmental guidelines
Must Have Qualifications:
- 3 years of professional automotive painting experience
- Prior experience in a dealership, collision repair shop, or reconditioning center
- Proven ability to perform end-to-end automotive refinishing independently
- Strong knowledge of color matching, blending, and finish correction
- Hands-on experience with paint booths, HVLP spray guns, sanding, masking, and priming
- Ability to meet daily production goals without sacrificing quality
- Strong attention to detail and craftsmanship
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
Nice To Have Qualifications:
- Experience in a high-volume dealership or recon operation
- Familiarity with waterborne paint systems
- I-CAR, ASE, or manufacturer refinishing certifications
- Experience with minor body repair or paintless dent repair (PDR)
- Ability to assist or mentor paint preppers or junior technicians
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
Beneficial Types of Previous Experience:
- Automotive Painter (Dealership)
- Collision Repair Painter
- Body Shop Painter
- Reconditioning Center Automotive Painter
Company Benefits:
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan
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
Salary : $60,000 - $70,000