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Xcite Automotive is hiring a PPF Installer at our partner dealership in Orlando, FL!

Job Description: As a PPF Installer at Xcite Automotive, you will play a key role in protecting and enhancing customer and inventory vehicles through high-quality paint protection film installations. This position is responsible for preparing vehicle surfaces, installing PPF with precision, and delivering clean, consistent, premium-quality finishes in a fast-paced dealership and automotive reconditioning environment.

The ideal candidate is an experienced PPF installer with strong technical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and a commitment to producing professional results. The PPF Installer must be able to work efficiently while maintaining consistent quality standards and take pride in delivering a finished product that meets dealership and customer expectations.

Compensation reflects experience, skill, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality paint protection film installations on customer and inventory vehicles.
• Install PPF with precision, efficiency, and consistency while maintaining professional finish standards.
• Prepare vehicle surfaces prior to installation to ensure proper film adhesion and a clean, flawless finish.
• Thoroughly clean and inspect surfaces to identify contaminants, imperfections, or areas requiring additional preparation before film application.
• Install PPF on a variety of vehicle panels and surfaces while following proper installation techniques.
• Work with both bulk film and pre-cut PPF patterns when required.
• Properly stretch, position, squeegee, and finish film to minimize visible edges, bubbles, lifting, wrinkles, and other installation imperfections.
• Inspect completed installations to ensure the film is properly positioned, adhered, and finished according to company quality standards.
• Identify and correct installation issues before completing the vehicle.
• Follow dealership and company procedures to ensure assigned vehicles are completed accurately and within expected turnaround times.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and contamination-controlled installation environment.
• Properly clean, maintain, and store PPF installation tools, equipment, and materials.
• Safely handle film, installation solutions, cutting tools, and other products used during the installation process.
• Communicate vehicle condition, installation concerns, or additional preparation needs to management when necessary.
• Work efficiently to meet production schedules while maintaining high-quality workmanship.
• Assist other detailing and reconditioning team members as needed to support overall workflow.
• Follow all company safety procedures and maintain a professional work environment.

Minimum Qualifications / Must-Haves

• Minimum 2 years of professional automotive Paint Protection Film (PPF) installation experience.
• Strong working knowledge of PPF installation techniques and vehicle surface preparation.
• Demonstrated ability to consistently produce clean, professional, high-quality installations.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to identify installation imperfections and make appropriate corrections.
• Strong understanding of proper film handling, positioning, stretching, squeegee techniques, and edge finishing.
• Ability to work efficiently and meet vehicle production and turnaround expectations.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while also supporting a team environment.
• Professional attitude, reliability, and strong work ethic.
• Valid driver's license with a clean or acceptable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications / Nice-to-Haves

• Experience installing both bulk and pre-cut PPF kits.
• Familiarity with automotive plotter systems and PPF cutting software, including Roland, Graphtec, or similar systems.
• Experience working with multiple PPF brands, products, and installation systems.
• Previous experience with automotive detailing, paint correction, or ceramic coating applications.
• Experience working in a dealership, high-volume reconditioning facility, or professional automotive appearance shop.
• Strong understanding of paint correction and vehicle surface preparation prior to PPF installation.
• Ability to work on a wide variety of vehicle makes and models.
• Experience training or assisting junior PPF installers or detailing technicians.

Beneficial Types of Previous Experience

• Automotive PPF Installer
• Paint Protection Film Installer
• Automotive Window Tint Installer
• Automotive Detailer
• Paint Correction Technician
• Ceramic Coating Installer
• Automotive Reconditioning Technician
• Dealership Detailer
• Automotive Appearance Technician
• Vehicle Wrap Installer
• High-Volume Automotive Reconditioning

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.