Wheel Repair Technician

Carlock Automotive Group; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Employee vehicle purchase discounts

Climate-controlled, well-equipped shop

Growth path within the dealership

Job summary

Carlock Automotive Group in Brentwood, TN is seeking a Wheel Repair Technician for our centralized Recon Center. You will refinishe and repair alloy wheels for pre-owned inventory across our franchise rooftops, including Porsche, Toyota, Honda, and Volkswagen stores.

You'll meet daily production targets while maintaining a luxury-line quality standard. The role requires 2+ years of wheel repair experience, strong finish-matching skills, and a valid drivers license.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of wheel repair/refinishing experience (dealership, recon, or mobile wheel repair).
• Paint and finish-matching skills; CNC lathe experience a plus.
• Ability to assess repairability and make the safe call.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Reliable, self-directed, and comfortable with high volume.

Responsibilities

• Repair curb rash, scratches, gouges, and minor bends on alloy wheels.
• Sand, prime, paint, and clear-coat wheels to OEM-match finish.
• Color-match paint and finishes (machined, painted, hyper silver, powder coat).
• Straighten wheels within safe tolerances; flag wheels that can't be safely repaired.
• Mount, balance, and inspect tires as needed.
• Maintain equipment, inventory of materials, and a clean, safe work area.
• Meet daily production targets while holding a luxury-line quality standard.

Skills

Wheel repair

Paint matching

CNC lathe

Valid drivers license

Tools

CNC lathe

Job description

Wheel Repair Technician — Carlock Automotive Recon Center

Carlock Automotive Group, a family-owned dealership group since 1967, is hiring a Wheel Repair Technician for our centralized Recon Center. You'll refinish and repair alloy wheels for pre-owned inventory across our franchise rooftops — including Porsche, Toyota, Honda, and Volkswagen stores — keeping recon cycle times fast and front-line quality high.

What You'll Do

• Repair curb rash, scratches, gouges, and minor bends on alloy wheels
• Sand, prime, paint, and clear-coat wheels to OEM-match finish
• Color-match paint and finishes (machined, painted, hyper silver, powder coat)
• Straighten wheels within safe tolerances; flag wheels that can't be safely repaired
• Mount, balance, and inspect tires as needed
• Maintain equipment, inventory of materials, and a clean, safe work area
• Meet daily production targets while holding a luxury-line quality standard

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of wheel repair/refinishing experience (dealership, recon, or mobile wheel repair)
• Paint and finish-matching skills; CNC lathe experience a plus
• Ability to assess repairability and make the safe call
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Reliable, self-directed, and comfortable with high volume

What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience (flat rate or hourly + production bonus available)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employee vehicle purchase discounts
• Climate-controlled, well-equipped facility
• Growth path within a five-state, third-generation dealership group

Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday
Location: Carlock Automotive Recon Center — [Brentwood, TN]

Carlock Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer.