Amentum, a global leader in advanced engineering, technical, and professional services serving the U.S. government, allies, and critical infrastructure sectors, is seeking an MSC Riding Gang Painter / Chipper to support a unique U.S. Navy program based on the island of Diego Garcia.
Serve as a key member of the Riding Gang team performing preservation, chipping, scraping, sanding, and coating work aboard MSC vessels.
Prepare surfaces by removing rust, corrosion, old coatings, and debris using hand tools, pneumatic tools, grinders, and chipping hammers.
Assist with coating application, touch‑ups, and preservation tasks in accordance with MSC, Navy, and industry standards.
Support corrosion‑control activities, including surface prep, priming, and painting of ship structures, compartments, and equipment.
Ensure proper use of paint materials, tools, PPE, and equipment, maintaining cleanliness and readiness of all assigned gear.
Follow instructions from supervisors to complete preservation tasks safely, efficiently, and to required quality standards.
Maintain accurate logs, material usage notes, and basic documentation related to paint and preservation activities.
Assist with setup, staging, containment, and cleanup of work areas aboard vessels.
Ensure all preservation and coating activities comply with environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Communicate progress, issues, and safety concerns to supervisors and ship leadership as required.
