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N e w H a m p s h i r e , 2 0 1 8 • S T U F F 77 "I came to the organization with no previous manufacturing experience but with a strong customer service background and desire to learn. Gaining knowledge of the different facets of our business allows us to better service customers we interact with daily. One of the things that makes this place unique is the willingness to educate and train individuals to help them succeed." Coolest thing about working for Trividia? Seeing a finished product come off the line for the first time. There is a sense of pride and satisfaction to work with a customer and having a tangible product after spending months working with them to reach this goal, which often can start out as just a concept. Advice for those who might be considering work in the manufacturing industry: I think there can sometimes be a stigma around manufacturing jobs as being not desirable but there are opportunities within a manufacturing facility and they are not all production based. With the increased emphasis on "made in the USA," the manufacturing demand is only going to increase and with that brings more job growth and opportunities. Position: Project Manager Age: 31 School: Littleton Regional HS Graduate Years with company: 3 Rose Larrivee "After high school I wanted to get some hands-on experience in the manufacturing industry so I went out and talked with TMS and found out they had an opening for machine operator and they hired me. I was promoted to Machine Operator II and got a raise after working for here for a year. Coolest thing about working here: Getting to be a part of the manufacturing process for such a wide variety of products." Advice for those who might be considering work in the manufacturing industry: "Go and talk to a local manufacturer and see what opportunities they have available. Even an entry- level position will give you an idea of the wide variety of careers and skill sets needed to keep the plant running at peak efficiency. Position: Machine Operator Age: 21 School: White Mountains Regional HS Graduate Years with company: 2 Thomas Schmidt "I started here as a Machine Operator level I and after working here for one year I was promoted to the position of Quality Control Analyst I. My job is to test the product our company makes, making sure it is up to spec with our company's regulations. After graduating from Castleton University with a bachelor's degree in ecological studies, being able to do something related to my degree within Trividia makes it a really nice place to work." Advice for those who might be considering work in the manufacturing industry: "If you work hard and be patient, good things will come to you." Position: Quality Control Analyst Age: 25 School: Lyndon State Graduate Years with company: 1 Mitchell Arsenault