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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
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