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Paint Technician

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GM Defense and Customer Innovation Center, United States

Full Time

Job Description

Sponsorship: 

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

Please Note:

Onsite - This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to GM Defense and Customer Innovation Center at Concord, NC on a full-time basis.  

Relocation:

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

About GM Defense:

GM Defense is driving the future of military mobility by leveraging the best-in-class capabilities of General Motors for unmatched innovation, proven performance and breakthrough life-cycle economics! We deliver reliable, affordable, and innovative products across a full spectrum of capabilities – integrated vehicles, power and propulsion, autonomy, mobility, and security!

GM Defense is seeking a highly motivated, dynamic individual looking for an opportunity that will allow them to showcase their talents and have an impact in a strategic growth area. Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity and demonstrates problem-solving leadership with limited oversight!

The Role:

The Paint Technician is responsible for paint repair and final preparation of vehicles prior to customer review and inspection. You will use provided tooling, equipment, and materials to ensure surface quality meets customer expectations and painted surfaces, both interior and exterior, meet GM show-room requirements. This role will also give you the opportunity to work collaboratively with the assembly team and exterior suppliers to coordinate vehicle tear down, preparation, and inspection of paint quality. The ideal candidate will have a strong history of paint application, paint repair, and A-surface preparation on motor vehicles. The role allows you to make most job- related decisions with minimal assistance and will help to provide suggestions and guidance to other teammates as needed.

What You'll Do;

  • Daily use of painting equipment

  • Exterior and interior paint remediation

  • Painted surface preparation for show-room inspections

  • Perform tasks in support of achieving deliverables

  • Comprehend multiple tasks and achieve results with little to no supervision

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • 15 years of automotive painting experience

Sponsorship: 

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

Please Note:

Onsite - This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to GM Defense and Customer Innovation Center at Concord, NC on a full-time basis. 

Relocation:

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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Paint Technician

Office

GM Defense and Customer Innovation Center, United States

Full Time

August 22, 2025

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