Senior Auto Detailer – Interiors & Paint Correction

Xcite Automotive; Timonium (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Xcite Automotive is seeking Detailers in Timonium, MD to deliver top-tier interior and exterior detailing services and help uphold dealership-ready standards. You will tackle duties from washing and clay bar treatment to buffing, polishing, and stain removal, ensuring quality within tight turnarounds.

The role emphasizes paint correction, swirls removal, and final QC inspections. It requires physical stamina, valid license, and the ability to operate both auto and manual transmissions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional automotive detailing experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with buffing, polishing, and paint correction techniques.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, production-driven dealership or reconditioning environment.
• Comfortable performing physical labor, including standing, bending, lifting, and moving vehicles throughout the day.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to operate both automatic and manual transmission vehicles.
• High attention to detail with consistent quality workmanship.
• Reliable transportation and strong work ethic.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to lead by example.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced interior and exterior detailing services, including washing, clay bar treatment, buffing, polishing, waxing, shampooing, and stain removal.
• Execute paint correction techniques such as compounding, polishing, and swirl removal to restore vehicle appearance.
• Conduct final quality control inspections to ensure all vehicles meet dealership standards prior to delivery.
• Safely move, park, and stage vehicles throughout dealership and lot environments.
• Train, mentor, and support junior detailers on detailing procedures, efficiency standards, and quality expectations.
• Maintain proper handling and use of detailing chemicals, tools, equipment, and safety procedures.
• Ensure daily production goals, turnaround times, and workflow expectations are consistently achieved.
• Communicate effectively with management regarding workflow challenges, delays, vehicle issues, or operational concerns.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment at all times.
• Support ship operations and assist team members as needed to maintain productivity and service quality.

Skills

Detailing expertise

Paint correction

Polishing

Teamwork

Tools

Dual-action polisher

Clay bar kit

Ceramic coatings knowledge

Job description

Xcite Automotive is seeking Detailers in Timonium, MD to deliver top-tier interior and exterior detailing services and help uphold dealership-ready standards. You will tackle duties from washing and clay bar treatment to buffing, polishing, and stain removal, ensuring quality within tight turnarounds.

The role emphasizes paint correction, swirls removal, and final QC inspections. It requires physical stamina, valid license, and the ability to operate both auto and manual transmissions.