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Manufacturing Operator

Crane Currency
Dalton, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/3/2026

Crane Currency has an immediate position opening for a
Manufacturing Operator
, based out of
Dalton, MA.
Who We Are
Crane Currency is a premier industrial technology company and a pioneer in currency manufacturing and advanced micro-optics technology for securing physical products. Yes, chances are you have our product in your wallet right now Our sophisticated equipment and software leverages proprietary core capabilities with detection and sensing technologies. Around the world, our customers trust us to anticipate their needs with innovative, reliable, and high-quality currency & authentication solutions and services—just as they have for generations.

How You Will Make An Impact
You become part of the front-line team entrusted with the responsibility of creating the paper and security products that our customers and their economies run on. Your focus on safety, quality and delivery will help strengthen your fellow team members and deliver on the core metrics that fuel the business. You will get the chance to expand on your current skillset by working in manufacturing processes fueled by technology pushing the next generation of currency around the world.

As a Manufacturing Operator you would be responsible for operating and monitoring production equipment to ensure consistent quality and efficiency. This role involves setting up machines, adjusting controls, and performing routine checks to maintain optimal performance throughout the papermaking process. Operators follow strict safety and quality standards, inspecting raw materials and finished products to meet specifications. You will troubleshoot issues, perform minor maintenance, and escalate complex problems to technical teams when necessary. Accurate documentation of production data and adherence to environmental and safety regulations are key aspects of the position. The role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will get the opportunity to progress in a series of different roles and responsibilities as you learn the four different job junctions within the Manufacturing Operator position .

  • Load correct stock onto conveyor belts.
  • Enter stock information into the information systems and on written logs/records
  • Clip bands/wires on baled broke or stock.
  • Cleaning the tanks/chests.
  • Prepare pulper for new batch of stock.

Required
Knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Industrial experience, helpful
  • Basic mathematical skills
  • Ability to learn basic computer programs; e mail, scanning, data entry
  • Ability to pass Power Truck Certification, and safely operate power trucks
  • Must be willing and able to work any shift arrangement and overtime as needed

The salary range for this role is $25.64 – $37.00 hourly. Pay is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, and location. With shift differentials including 7.5% for 2nd shift and 10% for 3rd shift workers. (This position offers a progressive pay structure. You will complete training and demonstrate proficiency at each defined levels of responsibility in order to advance through the series of 4 different job functions as a Manufacturing Operator).

How We Will Care For You

  • Top-notch medical benefits – We'll take care of you and your family with industry leading medical, dental and vision plans.
  • Company bonus plans – All full-time regular employees participate in our bonus plan.
  • Personal development – We want you to grow with us. Through lunch & learns, tuition reimbursement, career ladders and more.
  • There's more – Competitive compensation, PTO, Company holidays, parental leave, and 401(K) match.

What Drives Our Team
We are a passionate team of 1,200 creators and problem solvers, united by our purpose, we give people confidence every day in moments that matter. This comes to life through our Shared Values:

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

People are at the center of all that we do, from our employees to our customers and our communities. We empower our teams to help shape the Crane Currency experience, embracing and celebrating our unique perspectives and differences to learn from each other and grow stronger together. To learn more about life at Crane Currency, visit .

Where We Are
Your role is in Dalton, Massachusetts, a 45-mile drive to Albany, NY or Springfield, MA. The site is in the heart of the beautiful Berkshires. Working here gives you the best of many worlds. You'll be able to escape into the wilderness through one of the many outdoor activities just feet away from your doorstep, enjoy a stroll through one of the many picturesque downtowns, or take your family into the city for a day or weekend.

Crane Currency is a drug free workplace.

SUITABILITY AND BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION REQUIREMENTS: The final offer of employment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for disqualification in the hiring process. The background investigation process conducted by Crane and our U.S. Government Agency customers is very thorough. Therefore, it is imperative that applicants exercise candor and honesty when answering background questionnaires, especially as it relates to arrest, employment, education, finances, illegal drug use, and/or other criminal history. Falsification discovered in security documents or during the background investigation process may result in an immediate negative suitability determination.

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.

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