Founded in 1989, Birk Manufacturing is a lean manufacturing firm that designs thermal products, including flexible heaters and temperature sensors, for aerospace, defense, medical and other markets.
Good Times: The company caters a large Thanksgiving lunch, and each employee gets a $50 gift card to help celebrate the holiday with their families. For Memorial Day, employees enjoy a picnic at Rocky Neck Park and participate in a softball game, tug-of-war and other fun games.
Employee Recognition: The Employee of the Month is voted on by employees and receives a gift card for going the extra yard. Discretionary bonuses are given for process improvements.
Employee Benefits: Company covers 70% of medical and dental expenses for employees and dependents. Employees have 10 holidays off as well as the days after Thanksgiving and Christmas, Christmas Eve and the days surrounding July 4.