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Xcite Automotive is seeking an experienced Automotive Window Tinter to support partner dealerships in Hardeeville, South Carolina! 

Job Description: This is a full-time, hands-on technician position for a skilled automotive tinter who can independently complete professional window tint installations while maintaining strong quality, efficiency, and vehicle-care standards. The position offers a performance-based commission structure with the potential to earn up to $100,000 annually, depending on productivity, installation volume, and performance. Specific commission details will be reviewed during the interview process. This role requires previous professional automotive window tinting experience and the ability to complete installations independently.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Install automotive window tint and paint protection film on dealership vehicles
• Prepare glass, painted surfaces, and vehicle panels for proper film application
• Measure, cut, shape, heat-shrink, and apply automotive film using professional installation techniques
• Use tint and PPF cutting software, plotters, vehicle patterns, and installation tools
• Remove and replace existing tint or protective film when required
• Complete installations with a clean, smooth, and professional finish
• Inspect completed work to ensure it meets dealership and company quality standards
• Identify and correct bubbles, wrinkles, contamination, lifting, alignment issues, or other installation defects
• Protect vehicle interiors, trim, painted surfaces, electronics, and rear-window defroster lines
• Meet daily production and vehicle turnaround expectations
• Maintain an organized work area, tools, materials, and film inventory
• Communicate vehicle status, completion times, and installation concerns to management
• Follow all company safety procedures and dealership requirements

Required Qualifications: 

• Professional automotive window tint installation experience
• Ability to complete automotive window tint installations independently
• Hands-on experience with glass preparation, film cutting, heat shrinking, application, trimming, and final inspection
• Experience using window tint software, plotters, or computerized vehicle pattern systems
• Strong knowledge of automotive window film and professional installation techniques
• Experience removing existing tint without damaging glass, trim, electronics, or defroster lines
• Ability to maintain installation quality while working efficiently in a production-based dealership environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to professional workmanship
• Reliable attendance, professional communication, and a strong work ethic
• Valid driver's license and ability to safely operate dealership vehicles

Preferred Experience : 

• Paint protection film installation
• PPF installation
• Dealership automotive window tinting
• High-volume automotive tint installation
• Automotive reconditioning
• Vinyl wrap installation
• Ceramic, carbon, or dyed window film
• Specialty vehicle or complex curved-glass installations
• Automotive detailing or appearance protection services

Beneficial Types of Previous Experience: 

• Automotive Window Tinter
• Automotive Window Tint Installer
• Window Tint Technician
• Automotive Tint Technician
• Paint Protection Film Installer
• PPF Installer
• Automotive Film Installer
• Vehicle Wrap and Film Installer
• Dealership Window Tint Technician

Apply today to start your career with Xcite Automotive! #INDAUTO1

Company 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