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Manufacturing & Production Operator: 2nd - 3rd - Weekend

Crane Currency
Nashua, NH Intern
POSTED ON 9/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/12/2026
Paid Training | Career Growth | Future Openings in Nashua, NH

Looking for a steady, hands-on job where you can learn a valuable skill, earn strong pay, and build a long-term career? This is a great place to start.

At Crane Currency in Nashua, NH, we manufacture the advanced security features used in U.S. currency and banknotes around the world. There’s a good chance you’ve handled our product without even realizing it.

We are currently building a strong pipeline of candidates for future Manufacturing and Production Operator openings. While the shifts listed below may not be open today, we expect opportunities to become available in the next few weeks. If you’re interested in starting a career with Crane, we encourage you to apply now so we can connect with you early and keep you in mind as openings become available.

Anticipated Shift Opportunities

Weekday Shifts

  • 2nd Shift: 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM $22.50/hr 15% shift differential = $25.88/hr
  • 3rd Shift: 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM $22.50/hr 20% shift differential = $27.00/hr

Monday through Friday, consistent schedule

Weekend Shifts - Work 36 hours, get paid for 40

  • Weekend Day Shift: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Friday, Saturday, Sunday $22.50/hr 20% shift differential = $27.00/hr
  • Weekend Night Shift: 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Friday, Saturday, Sunday $22.50/hr 20% shift differential = $27.00/hr

Why People Join Crane

  • Paid training from day one, no manufacturing experience required
  • Strong pay with shift differentials
  • Opportunity to learn specialized, high-security manufacturing processes
  • Benefits, incentives, annual increases, PTO, and bonus potential after conversion
  • Clear path to permanent employment at Crane, typically around 90 days once eligible
  • Pay increase once you become a certified operator
  • A stable, well-established company where people build long-term careers

What You’ll Learn And Do

  • As a Manufacturing and Production Machine Operator, you’ll be trained to:
  • Set up, run, and monitor manufacturing machines
  • Follow detailed processes to ensure quality and consistency
  • Check materials and finished products to help maintain high standards
  • Work closely with your team to meet daily production goals
  • Learn specialized manufacturing processes used in secure production
  • Build hands-on skills that can grow into a long-term career

How The Hiring Process Works

  • Selected candidates typically begin through one of our staffing partners while completing the required security clearance process.
  • Once you are cleared, trained, and meeting expectations, you may become eligible to convert to a permanent Crane employee, typically within approximately 90 days.
  • Because clearance and onboarding take time, applying now helps us get to know you early and consider you as future openings become available.

Who We’re Looking For

  • You do not need previous manufacturing experience to be considered. We are looking for people who are:
  • Reliable and ready to work
  • Comfortable in a hands-on environment
  • Mechanically inclined, whether from work experience, hobbies, tools, cars, equipment, or similar interests
  • Willing to learn and follow detailed processes
  • Team-oriented and safety-minded
  • Interested in building a steady, long-term career

Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Must be able to pass a government background investigation, including a Position of Public Trust Clearance

What Drives Our Team

We are a passionate team of 1,300 creators and problem solvers, united by our purpose: we give people confidence every day in moments that matter.

Our Work Is Guided By Our Shared Values

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

Learn More About Our Values And Culture

You can also check us out on Glassdoor:

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, national origin, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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