Automotive Painter

Xcite Automotive; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and --?

Paid time off and company holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

Career growth opportunities within the

Employee referral bonus program

Job summary

Xcite Automotive is seeking an experienced automotive painter/detailer to deliver retail-ready finishes on new and used vehicles in a fast-paced dealership setting.

The role requires independent end-to-end refinishing, plus strong color matching, blending, and finish correction skills to meet daily throughput and quality goals. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of automotive painting experience.
• 3+ years detailing experience.
• Dealership, collision repair shop, or reconditioning center background.
• 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.

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.
• Clean vehicles for the lot.
• Paint corrections.
• Touch up.

Skills

Automotive painting

Automotive detailing

Color matching

Finish correction

Tools

HVLP spray guns

Paint booths

Sanding

Masking

Job description

Job Description

In this role the painter/detailer 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.

Delivering quality vehicles with clean accurate practices and making sure vehicles are clean.

Compensation is based on experience and skill level

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
• Clean vehicles for the lot
• Paint corrections
• Touch up

Must Have Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional automotive painting experience
• 3+ years detailing
• 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

Benefits Offered

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

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