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W O R K F O R M E / S P R I N G 2 0 2 4 S p o n s o r e d P r o f i l e 32 C O M P A N Y P R O F I L E gdbiw.com biwcareers.com 700 Washington St., Bath, ME PHONE: 207.443.3311 FOUNDED: 1884 PRESIDENT/CEO: Charles F. Krugh FULL-TIME/ FTE EMPLOYEES: 6,800 HEADQUARTERS: Part of General Dynamics which is based in Reston, Virginia ADDITIONAL COMPANY LOCATIONS: Brunswick; Portland; Rota, Spain; Mayport, Florida; Yokosuka, Japan; Everett, Washington General Dynamics Bath Iron Works General Dynamics Bath Iron Works is a full-service shipyard specializing in the design, building and support of complex surface combatants for the U.S. Navy. BIW's rich history reflects a continuous pattern of innovation, new technology and process improvements. We are shipfitters, welders, electricians, pipefitters, designers, naval architects, engineers, ship operators and business professionals. We come from all over the U.S. and from all walks of life and each day we contribute to the defense of our nation. n P R O D U C T S BIW designed and continues to build the DDG 51-class Arleigh Burke destroyers, the Navy's longest-running shipbuilding program. The shipyard also is responsible for modernization and lifecycle support of ships already deployed in the fleet. M A R K E T S / C U S T O M E R S U.S. Navy. C A R E E R / J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S BIW is currently hiring skilled trades including welders, pipefitters, electricians, carpenters and general laborers, designers and engineers. With almost 7,000 employees, the shipyard is often compared to a small city and supports its own security force, fire department, medical facility and finance department. We are hiring for positions in all types of roles throughout our business, including patrol officers, firefighters and nurses. We also offer apprenticeship opportunities for highly motivated students interested in shipbuilding careers. BIW Apprentices earn while they learn through both academic and on-the-job training that, upon completion, provides an Associate of Science degree, that could also lead to a full bachelor's or master's degree. The School offers programs in shipbuilding trades, marine design, and production planning. C O M P A N Y B E N E F I T S BIW offers employees a full suite of benefits including generous health insurance, retirement benefits and compensated time off. I N T E R N S H I P P R O G R A M We have an extensive internship program that places college students in areas throughout the shipyard. Many of our interns have gone on to become valued full-time employees. We also have a Professional Development Program and Engineering Development Program for recent college graduates.

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