Automotive Wheel Tech

Xcite Automotive is seeking an Automotive Wheel Repair Technician with a strong background in automotive paint, refinishing, and cosmetic repair to support partner dealerships in Hardeeville, South Carolina!

Job Description: This is a hands-on, production-based role focused on alloy wheel repair, refinishing, color matching, and cosmetic restoration in a dealership or high-volume reconditioning environment. The ideal candidate has experience working with automotive paints, coatings, and surface preparation and understands dealership-level quality standards. Compensation is competitive and based on skills, experience, and demonstrated proficiency in automotive wheel repair and refinishing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform cosmetic automotive wheel repair and refinishing
• Repair curb rash, scratches, gouges, and surface damage
• Prep, sand, prime, and paint alloy wheels to dealership standards
• Accurately color match wheel finishes
• Inspect completed repairs for quality and consistency
• Maintain tools, equipment, and a clean, safe work area
• Meet daily production and turnaround expectations

Required Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of professional automotive wheel repair experience
• Hands-on experience with automotive paint, refinishing, or cosmetic repair
• Strong knowledge of surface preparation, sanding, priming, and painting
• Ability to accurately color match and finish wheels
• Experience working in a dealership, body shop, or high-volume reconditioning environment
• Strong attention to detail and finish quality
• Ability to work independently in a production-driven setting
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record

Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Have:

• Background in automotive paint, body, or collision repair
• Experience with wheel straightening or minor bend repair
• Mobile wheel repair or dealership route experience
• Familiarity with clear coat application and blending techniques

Beneficial Previous Experience

• Automotive Wheel Repair Technician
• Wheel Refinishing or Rim Repair Specialist
• Automotive Painter or Paint Technician with wheel experience
• Dealership Reconditioning or Recon Department
• Automotive cosmetic repair related to wheels

Apply today to start your career in Xcite Automotive! #INDAUTO3

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