Amentum, a general 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.

Job Responsibilities
- 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.

Minimum Requirements
- 1–3 years of experience in marine painting, chipping, preservation, corrosion control, or related maintenance fields.
- High school diploma or equivalent; additional training in coatings, corrosion control, or marine maintenance preferred.
- Ability to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
- Employees must read, speak, and comprehend English to the extent that they can perform the contract requirements and comply with installation emergency p

📌 MSC Riding Gang Painter (Garcia)
🏢 Amentum
📍 Garcia