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N e w H a m p s h i r e , 2 0 1 7 • S T U F F 45 P RO F I L E S www.nhbb.com Address: 175 Jaffrey Rd., Peterborough, NH 03458 P: 603-924-4100 Top Executives: Dan Lemieux, President of NHBB; Rich Bardellini, General Manager, NHBB Astro Division, Laconia, NH Full-time/FTE employees: 1,500 total, 1,120 in New Hampshire Year founded: 1946 Additional Company Locations: Laconia, NH and Chatsworth, CA NHBB New Hampshire Ball Bearings (NHBB) is a leading manufacturer of precision bearings and complex bearing assemblies for the aerospace, defense, medical, dental, and high technology markets. NHBB operates three manufacturing facilities in the US and employs more than 1,500 workers. Founded in Peterborough, NH, in 1946, NHBB was purchased in 1985 by the manufacturing conglomerate, MinebeaMitsumi. NHBB manufactures precision miniature and instrument ball bearings, large ball and roller bearings, and specialized rod end and spherical bearings. We also provide customers with application engineering support and product development and performance testing services through our New Product Development Center in Laconia, NH. Our customers include leading manufacturers of aircraft engines, gearboxes, auxiliary mechanical systems, airframe assemblies, flight control systems, landing gear assemblies, helicopter rotary systems, medical devices, and many other high tech industrial products. NHBB currently has open positions for engineers, entry-level and experienced machinists, and assembly personnel. Yes NHBB's comprehensive benefits package includes medical Insurance (NHBB pays a significant portion of healthcare premiums), dental insurance, vision care, education assistance through a tuition reimbursement program, 401(k) retirement savings plans, incentive programs, and paid vacation. Additional benefits include healthcare spending accounts, life insurance, employee assistance programs, employee volunteer program, and service/ employee recognition awards. Wellness programs include free annual health screenings, flu shots, smoking cessation tools, and onsite weight loss initiatives. NHBB subsidizes uniforms, safety shoes and safety glasses for its employees. P R O D U C T S M A R K E T / C U S T O M E R S C A R E E R / J O B O P P O RT U N I T I E S C O M PA N Y B E N E F I T S C O M M U N I T Y E N G A G E M E N T D O Y O U H AV E A N I N T E R N S H I P P R O G R A M ? E N V I R O N M E N TA L AWA R E N E S S AT A G L A N C E "NHBB is a good place for people who aren't interested in college but still wish to pursue a rewarding career. There is room for people who are motivated to learn and progress through the ranks. NHBB provides numerous training programs for learning the skills necessary for taking on more responsibility. When I first started working for NHBB at 25 years old, I started out as a machine operator, but then, after increasing my knowledge and skills, I quickly advanced through machine set-up, set-up II and senior set-up positions, to the position I hold now, as a team lead." Position: Team Lead, Grind Floor Age: 35 School: Monadnock High School, Keene, NH; Southern New Hampshire University (currently enrolled) Years at Company: 10 years Dave Pierson We are an active corporate citizen within the communities of the Lakes Region and Monadnock Region. We're especially supportive of workforce development initiatives undertaken by regional economic development councils and local and regional educational institutions. We are proud supporters of the Gilford High School FIRST robotics team and we provide support to area food banks, shelters, and other outreach programs and our employees are active in the Chambers of Commerce and the International Rotary Club. We also offer scholarships to high school students and partner with the community on issues of housing and economic development. NHBB's primary environmental objectives include the reduction and elimination of waste and pollutants, the eradication of any potential adverse environmental impacts related to new products or processes, and the promotion of environmental awareness among our employees and the community. All of the facilities operated by NHBB are certified to ISO 14001, the international standard for environmental management systems.