What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automotive Wheel Repair Technician (Paint Experience Required) position at XCITE AUTOMOTIVE?
Xcite Automotive is now seeking an Automotive Wheel Repair Technician (Paint Experience Required) for our partner dealers in Savannah, Georgia!!
Job Description: Xcite Automotive is now seeking an experienced Automotive Wheel Repair Technician with paint experience to support dealership operations through high-quality wheel reconditioning and cosmetic repairs. This role is hands-on and production-driven, requiring precision, efficiency, and a strong understanding of dealership standards and turnaround times. The ideal candidate has direct experience repairing, refinishing, and painting wheels (curb rash, bends, scratches, refinishing), understands color matching, and can work independently in a fast-paced automotive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Inspect wheels and rims to assess damage and determine repair approach
- Perform wheel repair including sanding, filling, refinishing, and painting
- Repair curb rash, scratches, corrosion, and cosmetic wheel damage
- Prep wheels for paint including masking, priming, and surface correction
- Mix and match paint to manufacturer standards
- Operate spray equipment and refinishing tools safely and efficiently
- Maintain quality control and ensure finished product meets dealership standards
- Meet daily production goals and turnaround timelines
Must-Have Qualifications
- Proven automotive wheel repair experience (hands-on, not theoretical)
- Experience in wheel repair and automotive painting
- Strong attention to detail and pride in quality workmanship
- Ability to travel between Hilton Head and Savannah as needed
- Paint and refinishing experience specific to wheels or automotive components
- Experience with sanding, priming, color matching, and clear coat application
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong attention to detail and quality control
- Ability to stand, bend, lift, and perform repetitive tasks throughout shift
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Nice-to-Have Qualifications
- Experience working in a dealership environment
- High-volume or production-based wheel repair experience
- Mobile wheel repair background
- Experience meeting strict turnaround times and SLAs
- Familiarity with OEM wheel standards and finishes
Beneficial Types of Previous Experience
- Automotive wheel repair technician
- Wheel refinishing or rim repair specialist
- Automotive painter or paint technician (with wheel experience)
- Dealership reconditioning or recon department experience
- Auto cosmetic repair (SMART repair, minor body/cosmetic work related to wheels)
Compensation:
- $45,000 annual salary
- Offset commission structure available for additional earning potential
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 : $45,000