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Xcite Automotive is hiring a Painter at our partner dealership in Bradenton, FL! 

Job Description: As a Painter at Xcite Automotive, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, retail-ready paint finishes on new and used vehicles in a fast-paced, production-driven reconditioning environment. This position is responsible for completing automotive refinishing from surface preparation through final clear coat while maintaining consistent quality, efficiency, and dealership appearance standards.

The ideal candidate is an experienced automotive painter with strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to independently complete refinishing work. The Automotive Painter must be able to meet daily production expectations without sacrificing workmanship and should take pride in delivering clean, consistent, professional finishes.

Compensation is competitive and aligned with experience, technical skill level, and demonstrated performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform automotive painting and refinishing to dealership retail-ready quality standards.
• Complete spot repairs, blends, panel refinishing, and other automotive 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 required finish standards.
• Apply primer, base coat, and clear coat using proper refinishing techniques.
• Operate paint booths, HVLP spray guns, sanding equipment, masking materials, and other automotive refinishing tools safely and effectively.
• Inspect surfaces before, during, and after paint application to identify imperfections and ensure quality results.
• Perform finish correction and address paint defects as needed.
• Maintain consistent production quality while working within daily vehicle turnaround and throughput expectations.
• Work efficiently in a high-volume, production-driven environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Properly clean, maintain, and organize paint equipment, tools, and work areas.
• Follow all company safety procedures and applicable environmental guidelines for paint and chemical handling.
• Properly store and dispose of paint materials, solvents, and other refinishing products according to company and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate any vehicle, material, equipment, or workflow issues to management.
• Assist paint preppers, junior technicians, and other team members as needed to maintain production workflow.
• Ensure completed vehicles meet company and dealership standards before moving to the next stage of the reconditioning process.

Minimum Qualifications / Must-Haves

• 3+ years of professional automotive painting or refinishing experience.
• Previous experience in a dealership, collision repair facility, body shop, or automotive reconditioning center.
• Proven ability to independently complete automotive refinishing from surface preparation through final clear coat.
• Strong knowledge of automotive paint systems, color matching, blending, and finish correction.
• Hands-on experience with paint booths, HVLP spray guns, sanding, masking, priming, and paint application.
• Ability to consistently meet daily production and vehicle turnaround goals without sacrificing quality.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in quality craftsmanship.
• Ability to inspect finished work and identify imperfections or paint defects.
• Strong understanding of automotive refinishing safety procedures and proper handling of paint and chemicals.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications / Nice-to-Haves

• Previous experience working in a high-volume dealership or automotive reconditioning operation.
• Familiarity with waterborne automotive paint systems.
• I-CAR, ASE, or manufacturer-specific automotive refinishing certifications.
• Experience performing minor body repairs in addition to automotive painting.
• Experience with paint-less dent repair (PDR) or other vehicle appearance repair processes.
• Ability to assist with training or mentoring paint preppers, junior painters, or entry-level technicians.
• Strong time-management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple vehicles and repairs.
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills are a plus.

Beneficial Types of Previous Experience

• Automotive Painter Dealership
• Automotive Refinish Technician
• Collision Repair Painter
• Body Shop Painter
• Automotive Reconditioning Painter
• Automotive Paint Technician
• Automotive Paint Prepper
• Collision Repair Technician
• Auto Body Technician

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay, with hourly or salaried options based on experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement within the company.

Apply today to start your career in Xcite Automotive! #INDAUTO2

About Xcite Automotive

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.