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Employer Spotlight

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc is a Benefits/Other reasons to work for us
leading provider of tracked and wheeled armored combat vehicles, • Paid on-the-job training programs, some include obtaining
naval guns, naval ship repair and modernization, artillery and your associates degree and obtain journeyman certification
missile launching systems, advanced precision strike munitions
and ordnance, body armor, and other technologies for U.S. and • Opportunities to learn and exposure to new technologies,
international customers. such as automated welding, broaden skill set and educational
development, support from seasoned employees
• Major customers - U.S. Marines, Army, Navy
• Plenty of opportunities for career growth (Example: Welder,
• Over 11k employees in more than 25 locations worldwide, HQ welding technician, weld engineer) and professional
in Arlington, VA. development – including leadership programs
• Continued growth, ongoing hiring - will be hiring 100+ welders • Competitive salary packages and benefits, including
over the next year. opportunities for overtime
We build products that help protect the lives of those who protect • Some positions offer relocation assistance
all of us every day. Welders are a crucial part of building quality
products that help bring our service members home safely. They As a company, we are all about trust, camaraderie and a shared
have pride in the work they do and are motivated by doing work that ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national
makes a difference – work that matters. security services. We have great people and work as a team.
BAE Systems is a big company with opportunities world-wide, but
Our welders build the big stuff. They weld and fabricate our also is rooted in the communities in which they are located. We
armored combat vehicles, naval guns, repair and modernize naval are committed to giving back and investing in these communities,
ships. including many employee volunteer events.
We have choices! BAE Systems visited HIWT to conduct interviews and weld tests for
• They will work with a variety of metals (aluminum and steel), students and recent graduates. The event was deemed a success
various gauges, joint complexities and welding processes with all 9 of the individuals performing to BAE standards and
depending on location and product. offered positions with the company at their York, PA manufacturing
facility. HIWT would like to thank BAE for their support of our
• Most locations offer multiple shifts, find the one that works graduates and look forward to a continuing relationship.
for you
• Work environments. Outdoor (ship repair) or state-of-the art
facility

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