Lead Automotive Detailer — Paint Correction & QC

Xcite Automotive; Timonium (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off & company holidays

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Xcite Automotive in Timonium, MD is seeking experienced Detailers to deliver high-quality interior and exterior automotive detailing in a fast-paced dealership environment. You will ensure dealership-ready vehicles, perform deep cleaning, paint correction, polishing, waxing, and stain removal, and help maintain production standards across the team.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of detailing, strong buffing and paint correction skills, the ability to work with automatic and manual

Qualifications

• 2+ years of automotive detailing experience.
• Experience with buffing, polishing, and paint correction techniques.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced dealership or reconditioning environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform interior and exterior detailing, including washing, clay bar, buffing, polishing, waxing, and stain removal.
• Apply paint correction techniques to restore vehicle appearance.
• Conduct final quality control inspections to meet dealership standards.
• Safely move, park, and stage vehicles.
• Train and mentor junior detailers on procedures and quality expectations.
• Handle detailing chemicals, tools, and safety procedures properly.
• Meet daily production goals and turnaround times.
• Communicate workflow challenges and vehicle issues to management.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Support ship operations and assist team to maintain productivity.

Skills

Detailing experience

Buffing & polishing

Paint correction

Fast-paced environment

Driving license

Vehicle handling (auto & manual)

Attention to detail

Teamwork / leadership

Job description

Xcite Automotive in Timonium, MD is seeking experienced Detailers to deliver high-quality interior and exterior automotive detailing in a fast-paced dealership environment. You will ensure dealership-ready vehicles, perform deep cleaning, paint correction, polishing, waxing, and stain removal, and help maintain production standards across the team.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of detailing, strong buffing and paint correction skills, the ability to work with automatic and manual