Automotive Body / Paint Technician

Xcite Automotive; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Xcite Automotive is seeking a skilled Body/Paint Technician at our Sanford, FL partner dealership to perform body repairs, painting, and refinishing. The role emphasizes high-quality workmanship, efficient production, and adherence to safety standards in a fast-paced reconditioning setting.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in body repair, experience with panels and frame work, and the ability to complete vehicles to retail-ready standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional automotive body repair or collision repair experience.
• Experience with dealership or collision repair environment preferred.
• Ability to independently perform body repairs and assess damage.

Responsibilities

• Perform collision repair and bodywork to dealership standards.
• Diagnose and repair collision damage.
• Perform frame/unibody repairs and measurements as required.
• Repair and align panels, doors, fenders, bumpers, and related components.
• Disassemble and reassemble vehicles, document parts usage.
• Ensure panel alignment and proper finish.
• Paint and refinishing when required, including blends and clear coats.
• Maintain safety and production throughput.

Skills

Automotive repair skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

I-CAR / ASE certifications

Tools

Frame measuring systems

Welding equipment

Paint booth & refinishing tools

Job description

Xcite Automotive is hiring a Body / Paint Technician at our partner dealership in Sanford, FL!

As a Body / Paint Technician at Xcite Automotive, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, retail-ready vehicle repairs in a fast-paced, production-driven automotive reconditioning environment. This position is primarily responsible for completing body repairs, panel replacement, vehicle disassembly and reassembly, structural and non-structural repairs, and final fit and finish.

The ideal candidate is an experienced automotive body technician with strong collision repair skills who can also perform automotive painting and refinishing. Our primary need is someone who is highly skilled in body repair, but a technician capable of handling both bodywork and paint is strongly preferred.

The Body Technician must be able to independently complete repairs efficiently while maintaining high standards for quality, safety, appearance, and vehicle turnaround.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform collision repair and automotive bodywork to dealership retail-ready quality standards.
• Diagnose and repair minor to major collision damage.
• Perform structural and non-structural body repairs as required.
• Remove, replace, repair, and align damaged body panels, doors, fenders, bumpers, hoods, quarter panels, and related components.
• Perform vehicle disassembly and reassembly while properly documenting and organizing parts.
• Perform frame and unibody repairs and measurements as required.
• Ensure proper panel alignment, body lines, gaps, and overall fit and finish.
• Perform body filler, sanding, priming, masking, and surface preparation.
• Repair and prepare surfaces for refinishing.
• Perform automotive painting and refinishing when needed, including spot repairs, blends, panel refinishing, base coat, and clear coat application.
• Mix and match automotive paint according to color specifications and required finish standards.
• Operate body repair and refinishing equipment safely and effectively.
• Inspect repairs throughout the repair process to identify imperfections and ensure quality results.
• Perform finish correction and address body or paint defects as needed.
• Maintain consistent production quality while meeting daily vehicle turnaround and throughput expectations.
• Work efficiently in a high-volume, production-driven environment without sacrificing workmanship.
• Properly clean, maintain, and organize tools, equipment, and work areas.
• Follow all company safety procedures and applicable environmental guidelines.
• Communicate vehicle, parts, equipment, material, or workflow issues to management.
• Assist other technicians and team members as needed to maintain production workflow.
• Ensure completed vehicles meet company and dealership standards before moving to the next stage of the reconditioning process.

Minimum Qualifications / Must-Haves

• 3+ years of professional automotive body repair or collision repair experience.
• Previous experience in a dealership, collision repair facility, body shop, or automotive reconditioning center.
• Proven ability to independently perform automotive body repairs.
• Strong knowledge of collision repair procedures and body repair techniques.
• Experience with panel replacement, body alignment, sanding, filling, priming, and surface preparation.
• Ability to properly assess vehicle damage and determine appropriate repair procedures.
• Experience with structural and/or non-structural collision repairs.
• Ability to consistently meet daily production and vehicle turnaround goals without sacrificing quality.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in quality craftsmanship.
• Ability to inspect completed repairs and identify imperfections.
• Strong understanding of automotive repair safety procedures and proper equipment operation.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.
• Painting/refinishing experience is strongly preferred.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications / Nice-to-Haves

• Previous experience working as a combo body/paint technician.
• Ability to complete a vehicle from body repair through final paint and finish.
• Professional automotive painting and refinishing experience.
• Experience with frame/unibody repair and measuring systems.
• Experience with welding and collision repair equipment.
• Familiarity with OEM repair procedures and manufacturer specifications.
• I-CAR, ASE, or manufacturer-specific collision repair certifications.
• Experience with waterborne automotive paint systems.
• Experience working in a high-volume dealership or automotive reconditioning operation.
• Ability to assist with training or mentoring junior technicians.
• Strong time-management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple vehicles and repairs.
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills are a plus.

Beneficial Types of Previous Experience

• Collision Repair Body Technician
• Auto Body Technician
• Automotive Body Technician
• Collision Repair Technician
• Combo Body & Paint Technician
• Automotive Combo Technician
• Body & Paint Technician
• Collision Repair Body/Refinish Technician
• Automotive Refinish Technician
• Automotive Painter
• Auto Body Repair Technician
• Automotive Reconditioning Technician
• Dealership Body Technician
• Body Shop Technician

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay, with hourly or salaried options based on experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement within the company.

About Xcite Automotive

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.