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1st Shift Machine Operator - ($3K Sign-On Bonus)

New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc (NHBB)
Peterborough, NH Full Time
POSTED ON 10/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/15/2027

As an Operator, you will operate machinery or utilize equipment to produce components to specified dimensions and characteristics according to quality standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Operate required machines or equipment to produce a diversified range of parts on short or long run work, and exacting finish specifications. Follow established procedures, verbal instructions, and information obtained from set-up cards and layout sheets (certified process or engineered cycles) to ensure parts are manufactured per process and drawing requirements.
  • Replace worn tooling and adjust machines as needed
  • Use micrometers, verniers, optical comparator, microscope, and a variety of fixed and adjustable gauges to set-up equipment and check work. Review calibration of all measuring equipment. Patrol machines using the 4-bin system.
  • Operate automation equipment and provide minor troubleshooting within work area as assigned
  • Diagnose and correct operating difficulties, maintain required records, detect and report unusual conditions to assigned leader.
  • Keep work area clean and orderly, observing all safety rules and regulations, and conforming to OSHA regulations.
  • Move materials, parts, and containers, as required, to complete job duties.

Job Skills and Abilities:

  • Read, reference and interpret written and verbal instructions; always following established standard procedures
  • Perform basic mathematical calculation, maintain an understanding of standard and metric system.
  • Maintain established production levels and quality standards
  • Recognize and report any irregularities as to fits, defective parts, finishes, work techniques and/or quality of workmanship
  • Maintain necessary records; work is subject to audited inspections

Education and Experience Required:

  • HS Diploma or GED.
  • Previous manufacturing experience is preferred.
  • Mechanical aptitude preferred.

Physical Requirements:

  • Includes must be able to: stand, walk, bend, reach, grab, twist, carry, push and pull.
  • Must be able to lift up to 40lbs.

Work Authorization:

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or have asylum or refugee status in the U.S. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided.

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

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New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc. (NHBB) is a leading manufacturer of precision bearings and complex bearing assemblies for the aerospace, defense, medical, dental, and high technology markets. Founded in Peterborough, NH in 1946, our almost 8 decades of success are rooted in our commitment to the safety, health and wellness of our employees, and partnerships with our customers, suppliers and the communities that surround us.

Shift: 1st Shift

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