MSC Riding Gang Painter / Chipper

About the role

Amentum is seeking an MSC Riding Gang Painter / Chipper to support a U.S. Navy program aboard vessels operating from Diego Garcia, performing preservation and coating tasks.

Key responsibilities

• Perform 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 following MSC, Navy, and industry standards.
• Support corrosion‑control activities, including surface preparation, priming, and painting of ship structures and equipment.

Required profile

• 1–3 years of experience in marine painting, chipping, preservation, or corrosion control.
• High school diploma or equivalent; additional training in coatings or marine maintenance preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required facility credentials, passports, visas, and pass medical requirements.

Required skills

• Marine painting and coating application.
• Surface preparation techniques including chipping, sanding, and grinding.
• Use of hand and pneumatic tools, grinders, and chipping hammers.
• Knowledge of corrosion‑control procedures and Navy preservation standards.