tkNA and its Affiliate and Subsidiaries

Employment Application

thyssenkrupp North America, LLC and all Corporate Affiliates and Subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer, including people with disabilities and veterans.

RHODE ISLAND ADDENDUM
tkNA and its Affiliate and Subsidiaries is subject to Chapter 29-38 of Title 28 of the General Laws of Rhode Island and is therefore covered by state’s worker’s compensation law.

Applicants with a qualified disability may be eligible for a reasonable accommodation under applicable law. The company complies with all laws related to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Please inform recruitingaccommodation@thyssenkrupp.com if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Instructions: Please furnish complete, accurate and truthful information. Applications will be verified. Incomplete or inaccurate applications will not be considered.

READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SUBMITTING THIS APPLICATION:

I understand that, the employment application is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment. In the event I am employed by the Company, I understand that I will be employed “at will,” which means the term of employment is not definite and my employment may be terminated at any time, with or without cause, without any advance notice, by either myself or the Company.

The aforementioned constitutes the entire agreement between the Company and me on the subject of termination, layoff and/or discharge and can only be changed by a written agreement signed by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer.

I certify that the facts set forth in my employment application are true, accurate, and complete. I understand that the Company is relying on me to provide true, accurate, and complete information and that employment decisions are based upon these representations. If employed, I understand that false, misleading, or incomplete information or omissions (as determined in the Company’s sole discretion) in my application, resume, or interview(s) may result in termination (whenever discovered) or revocation of an employment offer and that the Company will not be liable in any respect if employment is denied or terminated because of such false, misleading or incorrect statements, answers, or omissions made by me.

I hereby authorize the Company, or its authorized agents, for employment purposes, to verify the information I provide and to investigate my background where permissible under applicable federal, state or local law. Upon my authorization, I understand that an investigative consumer report may be ordered by the Company reporting on my character, general reputation, personal characteristics, credit report and mode of living and that the Company will, upon my written request, provide me with additional information as to the nature and scope of such report as required under applicable law. I understand that a separate disclosure and consent form will be provided to me prior to any background check being conducted.

I hereby authorize law enforcement agencies, public and private schools, federal, state and local agencies and courts, credit bureaus, information bureaus, current and former employers, financial institutions, licensing agencies, governmental agencies, the military, and other individuals and entities (collectively referred to as “person”) to provide any and all information that is requested by the Company, or its agents, regarding me without receiving written notice from me.

I hereby give consent to any and all prior employers of mine to provide information with regard to my employment with prior employers to the Company. I hereby release and agree to hold harmless from liability and covenant not to sue any person mentioned in the aforementioned providing information pursuant to this application. I hereby waive my right to written notice by my present and/or former employers whenever a disciplinary report, letter of reprimand or other disciplinary action regarding me is divulged to the Company by present or former employers.

Additionally, I understand that I may be subject to a drug test and/or physical examination in connection with my application for employment, which only will be requested in accordance with applicable law.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification upon hire. Individuals who are unable to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the Form I-9 in compliance with federal law will be ineligible for employment.

I hereby certify that, if employed, my employment with the Company will not conflict with, violate, breach, or result in default under, any contract, agreement, or understanding that I am a party to or am bound by, other than the contract, agreements, covenants, or understandings I have disclosed in this application, if any.

thyssenkrupp North America, LLC and all Corporate Affiliate and Subsidiaries is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and all qualified application will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable federal, state, or local law.

I agree that this application is not an offer of employment. I agree that if I am employed, (1) employment is at-will, (2) my wages, benefits, and the terms and conditions of my employment will be determined by the Company in its sole discretion and could be subject to change from time to time, and (3) Company policies and practices are also subject to change at the Company’s sole discretion, with or without notice to me.

I represent that the answers and information given by me in this Application or any resume are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. Without limiting the at-will employment relationship, I understand that I may be disqualified from further consideration for employment or my employment may be terminated at any time if it is discovered that I have provided incomplete, untrue or misleading answers in this Application, or on any other document or form executed by me at any time during my employment.

I have read, understand and agree to the above statements and conditions of employment.

Note: A photocopy of this statement shall be as valid as the original.

PLEASE SEE BELOW IF YOU RESIDE IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING STATES: ARIZONA, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, ILLINOIS, NEBRASKA

ARIZONA ADDENDUM

Pursuant to Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 36-601.01,
tkNA and its affiliates and subsidiaries maintains a smoke-free workplace.

MARYLAND ADDENDUM

I acknowledge that, under Maryland Law, an employer may not require or demand, as a condition of employment, prospective employment, or continued employment, that  an individual submit to or take a lie detector or similar test. An employer who violates this law is guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine not exceeding $100.

MASSACHUSETTS ADDENDUM

I acknowledge that it is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

ILLINOIS ADDENDUM

A conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment opportunities. Under no circumstances should you disclose an arrest that did not result in a conviction or conviction that has been ordered expunged, sealed, or impounded.

NEBRASKA ADDENDUM

An applicant is not obligated to disclose a sealed juvenile record, which includes records of: an arrest, being taken into custody, a complaint, disposition of a case, diversion or adjudication of a criminal charge, or a sentence following conviction.