Automotive Painter — High-Volume Reconditioning Pro

Xcite Automotive; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcite Automotive in Bradenton, FL is seeking an experienced Automotive Painter to deliver retail-ready finishes for new and used vehicles in a fast-paced reconditioning environment. Responsibilities include preparing surfaces, sanding, masking, priming, base coat and clear coat application, and ensuring color accuracy and finish quality.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years of professional painting experience, a dealership or reconditioning background, and a strong eye for detail.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional automotive painting or refinishing experience.
• Experience in a dealership or reconditioning environment.
• Ability to independently complete refinishing from prep to clear coat.
• Strong knowledge of automotive paint systems and color matching.

Responsibilities

• Perform automotive painting and refinishing to dealership retail-ready quality standards.
• Complete spot repairs, blends, panel refinishing, and other paint repairs as required.
• Prepare vehicle surfaces for refinishing, including sanding, masking, priming, and surface correction.
• Mix and match automotive paint according to OEM color specifications and finishes.
• Apply primer, base coat, and clear coat using proper refinishing techniques.
• Operate paint booths and spray guns safely and effectively.
• Inspect surfaces before, during, and after paint application to identify imperfections.
• Maintain production quality and meet daily vehicle turnaround goals.
• Clean and organize paint equipment and work areas.
• Follow safety procedures and environmental guidelines for paint handling.

Skills

Automotive painting

Detail-oriented

HVLP spray guns

Color matching

Safety procedures

Tools

Paint booths

Sanding

Masking

Priming

Paint application

Job description

Xcite Automotive in Bradenton, FL is seeking an experienced Automotive Painter to deliver retail-ready finishes for new and used vehicles in a fast-paced reconditioning environment. Responsibilities include preparing surfaces, sanding, masking, priming, base coat and clear coat application, and ensuring color accuracy and finish quality.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years of professional painting experience, a dealership or reconditioning background, and a strong eye for detail.