Manufacturing Associate; Machine Operation

Overview

Join Crane Currency as a Manufacturing Associate on All Shifts for the Nashua, NH site. Crane Currency is hiring for this role with experience in machine operation or manufacturing considered advantageous.

If you have experience in machine operation or manufacturing, this is your chance to join Crane and master a key part of our production process. You’ll play a hands-on role in creating products that people use every day—just look inside your wallet to see the impact of your work.

As a Manufacturing Associate at Crane Currency, you operate press machinery safely, eliminate defective materials, and use test equipment to meet specifications. You maintain accurate records, follow troubleshooting and safety procedures, and handle materials securely. Your duties include inspecting goods, documenting data, packaging products, and potentially training others or learning new equipment. This role supports efficient operations and customer satisfaction.

• Attractive Pay & Career Growth
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  Enjoy a competitive pay rate ($20/hr - $29/hr based on experience) with meaningful opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Generous Shift Differentials
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  Benefit from shift differentials, including 15% for 2nd shift and 20% for 3rd shift.
• Impactful Work
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  Play a crucial role in manufacturing currency security features for the US and countries worldwide.
• Certification & Networking
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  Opportunity to become a certified operator, network with industry experts, and work with advanced technologies.
• Innovative & Stable Organization
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  Join a growing and innovative organization with a long history and a stable industry.

Please note: This role lets you begin your career with us, subject to security clearance. Initially, you ll work via our agency partner. After clearance, training, and meeting performance standards, you may be offered a permanent position at Crane Currency.

• Experience in technical manufacturing or Machine Operating position (ex. CNC, Press, Extrusion, etc.)
• Strong mechanical aptitude and dexterity.
• Ability to learn the minimum computer skills required to control the associated operation monitoring functions on both the PLC and Inspection system computers.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Adaptable, Reliable and a Team Player.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an ability to demonstrate and maintain suitability for employment in a position of Public Trust consistent with our US Government contract requirements.

• 1st shift: 6AM - 2PM (Mon - Fri)
• 2nd shift: 2PM - 10PM (Mon - Fri)
• 3rd Shift: 10PM - 6AM (Mon - Fri)

We are a passionate team of creators and problem solvers, united by our purpose. This comes to life through our Shared Values:

• People Matter
• Do the Right Thing
• Trusted Partner
• Innovate for Growth
• Always Improving

Crane Currency is a drug free workplace. Crane NXT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, or national origin or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.