r&d engineer

brazer

operator

maintenance technician

machine operator

Baltimore Aircoil Company

B.A.C. was a cooling tower manufacturer. When I first started working there, we built the units from the ground up. Then we went to assembly lines I assisted in the Planning and setup phases of the switch. As a Mechanic-1 and an inspector for Quality Control, I had many different day-to-day tasks. I was also on the Peer Review Committee, and the Safety Committee. There was always the chance for promotion and I felt if the plant had not shut down that I may have been the next to be advanced. I was back up for line leaders while doing this I learned how Leadership in the civilian world differed from what I was taught to do in the Navy. The atmosphere at B.A.C. was the most laid back I have seen to date and I miss all my co-workers. I really enjoyed seeing the large cooling towers going out the door and knowing that I helped to build it.

Was hired to work in technical area in the Jessup MD facility.  Lots of promises as to what direction the company was going to go and programs they were trying to establish.  Most of that did not pan out.

As stress levels went up my boss was less and less available and I found myself accused of not performing tasks for which there were electronic records as proof that they had been completed.  At times it was really tough to get a straight answer or an answer at all.

I had the gut feeling I was going to be laid off.  Decided to stick it out until the end of the fiscal year so if bonuses were awarded I would receive one.

I was laid off right at the end of the fiscal year, went home and took my wife out to dinner to celebrate.

In the end the company did do the right thing, even though I was technically laid off just before the end of the year they paid me my bonus, so at least they had some integrity in that department.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Work with good co-workers. Most of the people there are very friendly.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Management in some areas have zero clue about the jobs their workers do.  Very unsafe work environment, due to aggressive expansion with little room to do so.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Unsafe in many areas, no proper safety controls on much of their equipment. Some areas great to work in, while others are run by clueless people.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
You go in and deal with micromanagers who have no idea about the jobs under them.

If you are a 'robot' and can keep opinions to yourself and work 8-5 doing what you're told, and want awesome benefits, this is a great place to work. 

If you are someone who is creative, voiceful, and full of ideas to improve and grow, this is not the place to work. 

Stereotypical corporate management. On the surface; they care. Underneath; they do not. 

That said; you'd be hard pressed to find another company with the benefits that BAC offers. They have an amazing benefits package and pay very well. Sadly, the benefits were starting to slowly decrease as my time there was coming to an end. Not sure how they are now.

We usually know what has to be done in our area, focus on what we have in front of us first and close to crate up. Co-worker are good guys to work with, they believe in working as a team to get as much done as possible with a positive atittude. I've been at my job for 15 years and I've learned that there are some very good, sincere and honest people in this world. The hardest part of my job are the hot days, I love summer but inside the plant is like a dry desert in the sun. 

  The part of my job which is most enjoyable is knowing our team is looking out for each other, if help is needed he's there just a voice away. I look forward waking up and getting ready for work, with a smile on my face.

Not a good place to be any more! This use to be a good and fun environment to work in. Now with this new plant superintendent and plant manager they just do not really care about the people here anymore. Its ALL about production! And if you apply for a job within the company it takes months to even get an interview. HR manager takes his time unless he is writing you up for something. This is the WORSE administration that I have seen in my career here. And they keep hiring People on the S.Ofender list which make a LOT of us employees feel VERY uncomfortable! The turnover rate is so high because of the management and lack of compassion for their employees. All of the good people quit.

I started out as a temp in the weld department, learned the processes.. moved on to cowl fabrication because a guy left. Months later I returned to the weld department and applied for another position for a robotics cell which improved my pay.. even though, because of trouble with the cell being new technology, I never made it to the robotics cell I was able to keep my status and soon moved on to third shift to assist the supervisor with training new hires.. I loved this job. They say you cannot advance at BAC but it is untrue.. Take the initiative and work smart and everything falls into place

The job itself is good and the floor workers are great , but that’s just about where the positives end. If you enjoy working 13 days on, having 1 day off and then working 6 days and having 1 day off nearly every week… then this place is for you. You will live at work. Not to mention some positions work 10-12 hours while having this schedule. Some of the management will go out of their way not not listen to the opinions of the “little guy”. It needs to be said. If you have the time to work every day, but make a bit of money, then have at it.

The work is hard and strenuous.  If you are in assembly or sheet metal plan to work 6 days a week.  They do not care about family functions of the factory workers.  All the office people have great schedules and lives outside the plant.  If you work in the plant expect hot miserable conditions in the summer and extreme cold in the winter 6 DAYS A WEEK.   The team leads do not care about moving you up pay wise even if you know a lot.  You have to wait for someone to retire or quit to get meaningful raises.  

The workload and advancement don’t match up. I frequently gave 9 and 10 hour days, sometimes stayed to the 11 or 12 hour mark on days I had an early morning shifts, took lead on multiple tasks and often came in on weekends to stay make sure things were running smoothly. For all this I was barely acknowledged. Wage increase every year was hardy enough for an extra tank of gas every month. The training I was told I would receive was never given, owing largely to how busy the schedule constantly was. Management at the top doesn’t seem interested in what the techs are accomplishing or capable of 

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