MSC Riding Gang Welder (ABS Certified)

About the role

Amentum is seeking an experienced MSC Riding Gang Welder with ABS certification to support a U.S. Navy program on Diego Garcia. The role involves performing shipboard welding, cutting, and fabrication to maintain and repair MSC vessels.

Key responsibilities

• Execute ABS‑certified welding on structural components, piping, foundations, brackets, bulkheads, and other shipboard assemblies.
• Perform repairs using SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and oxy‑fuel cutting equipment in accordance with ABS, Navy, and MSC standards.
• Interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and technical drawings to complete tasks accurately.
• Prepare work areas, set up equipment, and follow fire‑watch and ventilation procedures.
• Document material usage, maintain logs, and ensure accountability of tools and PPE.
• Support Riding Gang teams with preservation, mechanical, and general maintenance duties.

Required profile

• 1‑3 years of shipboard or industrial welding experience.
• Current or previously held ABS welding certification for structural or pipe welding.
• High school diploma or equivalent; additional welding or marine maintenance training preferred.
• Valid passport (minimum one year beyond hire date) and ability to travel internationally.
• Ability to meet contract medical requirements and obtain necessary facility credentials.

Required skills

• SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding)
• FCAW (Flux‑Cored Arc Welding)
• GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding)
• Oxy‑fuel cutting
• ABS welding certification
• Blueprint and weld symbol interpretation

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on a unique U.S. Navy program in a maritime environment.
• Exposure to diverse shipboard maintenance and preservation tasks.