Painter

General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada Corporation; Location (WV); On-site; USD 32,388 - 49,071; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly performance bonus

Shift premium 5% (afternoon)

Shift premium 10% (midnight)

Company paid health and dental plan

Defined contribution pension with 4%/4

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada is seeking a licensed Painter to perform spray painting on light armored vehicle hulls. The role requires reading drawings and blueprints, surface prep, masking, and applying spall liner to hulls.

The ideal candidate will have a certificate of qualification as an automotive painter or refinishing technician and be able to work all three shifts. Comprehensive benefits and a structured progression are provided.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and interpret drawings and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Spray paint light armored vehicle hulls.
• Surface preparation, masking, and the application/installation of spall liner.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Education

Certificate of qualification as automotive painter or automotive refinishing technician

Job description

Location: London, Canada
Date Posted: Jul 24, 2026
Requisition ID: 5295
Job Category: Manufacturing & Skilled Trades
Security Clearance: Ability to obtain
Pay Type: Hourly

At General Dynamics Land Systems, we put our Customers at the centre of everything we do. Our commitment to protect and enable those who serve drives us to develop products and systems that give them a clear advantage for mission success. We are looking for passionate individuals to help us deliver innovative, unique solutions to our Customers.

About the Opportunity

Our company is seeking a licensed Painter that will involve the spray painting of light armoured vehicle hulls. Applicants must be able to read and interpret drawings and blueprints. This position involves surface preparation, masking and the application and installation of spall liner.

Required Education/license:

• Obtained certificate of qualification as an automotive painter or automotive refinishing technician
• - you must ATTACH your certification with your application to be considered

Wage: $33.12/hr to start with 5 year progression to $50.18/hr

Required Qualifications:

• Candidates must be able to work all three shifts.
• This is a physically demanding position; consequently, the successful candidate MUST be free of any restrictions, impairments or limitations that may impact their ability to perform the required tasks.

In addition to your rate, all bargaining unit employees are also entitled to cost of living allowance per hour and an additional $0.40 per hour for participation in the Company’s structured improvement program.

• GDLS-C provides all required equipment to perform work.
• Quarterly performance bonus.
• Shift premium is offered at 5% for afternoon and 10% for midnight shifts
• GDLS-C offers a company paid, comprehensive benefit package for a range of health and dental services for you and your eligible dependents as well as basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance.
• Bargaining unit employees are enrolled in a defined contribution pension plan. There is a required 4% contribution with a 4% company match and up to an additional 2% voluntary contribution which provides another 4% match from the company.

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada is committed to providing a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for our employees. We welcome and encourage applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous Persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or expression. If you require an accommodation to assist you with any aspect of the hiring process, we will work with you to meet your needs.

It is a requirement that General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. As such, successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including, but not limited to, the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance to secret level.

If you are looking for that next dynamic opportunity and looking to take the next step in your career - apply to join the General Dynamics Land Systems - Canada today!

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada is committed to providing all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of the employment process. We welcome and encourage applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous Persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or expression.

If you require an accommodation to assist you with any aspect of the hiring process, we will work with you to meet your needs. Contact [emailprotected] if you need accommodation.

It is a requirement that General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada be registered with the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and that all of its workforce be security assessed. As such, successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including, but not limited to, the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance to secret level.