Painter

Xcite Automotive; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Xcite Automotive is seeking an experienced Automotive Painter in Pinellas Park, Florida, to deliver retail-ready finishes for new and used vehicles in a production-driven setting. The painter must independently complete refinishing from prep to clear coat, meeting daily throughput and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of professional automotive painting, dealership or reconditioning shop background, and strong color-matching skills.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Automotive painting

Color matching

Quality workmanship

Attention to detail

Tools

HVLP spray guns

Paint booths

Sanding

Masking

Job description

Xcite Automotive is hiring an experienced Automotive Painter to support our partner dealers in Pinellas Park, Florida!Job Description: In this role the painter 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.Compensation is competitive and aligned with experience, technical skill level, and demonstrated performance.Key Responsibilities:Perform automotive painting and refinishing to dealership retail standardsComplete spot repairs, blends, and panel refinishingMix and match paint to OEM color specificationsApply primer, base coat, and clear coatUse paint booths, HVLP spray guns, sanding, masking, and prep techniquesMaintain quality and efficiency in a fast-paced, production environmentFollow safety and environmental guidelinesMust Have Qualifications:3+ years of professional automotive painting experiencePrior experience in a dealership, collision repair shop, or reconditioning centerProven ability to perform end-to-end automotive refinishing independentlyStrong knowledge of color matching, blending, and finish correctionHands-on experience with paint booths, HVLP spray guns, sanding, masking, and primingAbility to meet daily production goals without sacrificing qualityStrong attention to detail and craftsmanshipValid driver’s license with acceptable driving recordNice To Have Qualifications:Experience in a high-volume dealership or recon operationFamiliarity with waterborne paint systemsI-CAR, ASE, or manufacturer refinishing certificationsExperience with minor body repair or paintless dent repair (PDR)Ability to assist or mentor paint preppers or junior techniciansBilingual (English/Spanish) a plusBeneficial Types of Previous Experience:Automotive Painter (Dealership)Collision Repair PainterBody Shop PainterReconditioning Center Automotive PainterCompany Benefits:Competitive compensation based on experienceHealth, dental, and vision insurancePaid time off and holidays401(k) retirement planApply today to start your career in Xcite Automotive! #INDAUTO2Company 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