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HIWT Hires New Staff Members
What’s it like to work with a company

protecting what really matters? Hobart Institute of Welding Technology welcomes Benjamin Gibson

to the team as a Skill Welding Instructor. Ben is a 2016 graduate from
HIWT Combination Structural and Pipe Welding Program and a veteran
of the United States Army. Ben went to work for GE/Unison right after
Remarkable. graduation where he gained extensive experience in Gas Tungsten Arc
Welding on stainless steel and in fabrication and fit up. Blaine Lowry,
Shift Supervisor states “We are happy to have Ben on board. His
We believe your career should always be growing. And that’s exactly what it fabrication experience as well as the leadership experience gained in
will do at BAE Systems. As you work on critically important projects, you will the US Army will be an asset to our team”.
know what it means to work for a company that’s truly committed to your In his spare time, Ben enjoys fishing, riding motorcycles and hunting. He
development. From armored vehicles to subs, ships and naval guns – you’ll lives in Englewood where he will be working on his new home.
transform your education into experience with work that really matters.

Many Hobart graduates have already joined our team and we have open
positions nationwide. Start your future at BAE Systems by searching
“64698BR” on jobs.baesystems.com.
It is our pleasure to also welcome Matt Cremeans to our team as a
Skill Welding Instructor. Matt is a Troy native and his family has had a
long-standing relationship with the name Hobart. He is proud to carry
on his family’s legacy. Matt has a very diverse background and is a 2010
HIWT Combination Structural and Pipe Welding Program graduate. He
is a member of the UA and hold the status of journeyman pipefitter.
Through the UA, he has completed jobs involving piping system
repair, layout, installation, general maintenance and fabrication. His
experience and knowledge acquired over the years in pipe fitting and
welding coupled with his experience working through the UA will be
a great asset to our students interested in working for a union. In his
spare time Matt enjoys mountain biking, painting and sports.

We are pleased to announce that Craig Phillips has joined the team
as Maintenance Technician. Craig is a native of Brookville, Ohio and
currently resides there as well. Craig comes to us from Precision
Certified Welding where he was the Maintenance Technician for the
facility and the supervisor for all metal cutting operations. Craig has a
background in HVAC and plumbing that will complement our constant
maintenance needs here at the Institute. Craig enjoys spending time
with his family and rooting for the Green Bay Packers.

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