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Manufacturing Press Operator (1st-2nd-3rd)

Crane Currency
Nashua, NH Full Time
POSTED ON 8/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/18/2026
Are you an experienced Press Operator looking for your next challenge? Or a skilled manufacturing professional who enjoys working with complex equipment, troubleshooting problems, and producing high-quality work?

Crane Currency is seeking mechanically inclined operators to join our team in Nashua, NH. In this role, you'll help produce the advanced security features trusted by governments and central banks around the world.

If you've worked in flexographic printing, CNC, packaging, extrusion, cable manufacturing, or other technical manufacturing environments, we encourage you to apply.

Who We Are

Crane Currency is a premier industrial technology company and a pioneer in currency manufacturing and advanced micro-optics technology. Chances are, you have our product in your wallet right now.

Our teams develop innovative security features that protect currencies and physical products worldwide, combining cutting-edge technology with world-class manufacturing expertise.

What You'll Do

  • As a Press Operator, you will:
  • Operate and monitor advanced flexographic printing and production equipment
  • Perform machine adjustments to maintain quality and production standards
  • Troubleshoot equipment and process issues
  • Conduct quality inspections and verify product specifications
  • Complete production documentation and reporting
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment

What's In It for You?

Paid Training

Competitive pay and shift differentials: Base Pay, $25-$29/hr

  • 1 st shift $25-$29/hr
  • 2 nd shift $25-$29/hr 15% differential ($28.75-$33.35/hr)
  • 3 rd shift $25-$29/hr 20% differential ($30-$34.80/hr)

Opportunities for career advancement and professional development

Specialized training on advanced manufacturing equipment

The opportunity to become a certified operator

Exposure to cutting-edge technology and industry experts

A stable and growing organization with a history dating back to the 1800s

Key Attributes For These Roles

  • Adaptable, Flexible & Reliable.
  • Mechanically inclined and comfortable working in a manufacturing environment.
  • Reliable with a strong work ethic.
  • Strong team player, who can work independently
  • Preferred Experience: Flexographic Press, CNC Operator, Die Cutting, Manufacturing Technician, Printing Press set up and Operation, Extrusion Operator.

This role can lead to future opportunities as shift lead, maintenance tech, or other advanced manufacturing positions within Crane Currency.

Additional Information

Applicants must be United States citizens and able to demonstrate suitability for a Position of Public Trust.

This position offers a unique opportunity to start your career with Crane through our trusted agency partner. Upon successful completion of the clearance process, training, and performance expectations, you may be considered for direct employment with Crane Currency.

What Drives Our Team?

Our purpose is simple: We give people confidence every day in moments that matter.

Our Values Guide Everything We Do

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

If you're looking for more than just a job and want to build a long-term career operating advanced manufacturing equipment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help create the next generation of currency security.

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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