Manufacturing Machine Operator, Weekend shift

Crane Currency Malta Limited; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

36/40 hour weekend shifts

Paid training from day one

Advanced manufacturing equipment

Benefits, PTO, annual increases

Temp‑to‑perm after ~90 days

Career growth opportunities

Stable year‑round work

Job summary

Crane Currency in Nashua, NH is hiring Manufacturing Machine Operators for weekend shifts. You will set up, operate, and monitor manufacturing equipment, following detailed procedures to ensure quality and security standards.

Paid training from day one, with opportunities to advance technical and manufacturing skills in a highly specialized environment. Earn up to $27.00/hr with shift differential; work 36 hours and get paid for 40.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must pass government background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, monitor, and adjust manufacturing equipment.
• Follow detailed operating procedures to ensure quality, consistency, and security standards.
• Inspect materials and finished products to maintain high quality standards.
• Identify and troubleshoot routine machine and process issues.
• Work closely with teammates to achieve daily production goals.
• Learn specialized manufacturing processes used in producing secure products.
• Develop valuable technical and hands-on skills for long-term career growth.

Skills

Manufacturing

Production

Machine operation

Printing

Assembly

Maintenance

Warehouse equipment

Military

Automotive

Technical trade

Hands-on experience

Job description

Crane Currency

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Vet/Disab

Location: NH, Nashua

Department: Manufacturing

Looking for a stable manufacturing career with competitive pay, hands‑on work, and opportunities for long‑term growth? Join the team at Crane Currency in Nashua, NH, and help produce the high‑security features used in U.S. currency and banknotes around the world.

We are actively hiring Manufacturing Machine Operators across our weekend shift. Work 36 Hours, Get Paid for 40!

We are seeking candidates with manufacturing, production, machine operation, printing, assembly, maintenance, warehouse equipment, military, automotive, technical trade, or other hands‑on mechanical experience. If you enjoy working with machinery, troubleshooting equipment, following detailed processes, and producing high‑quality work, we’d like to hear from you.

While manufacturing experience is preferred, we also welcome mechanically inclined individuals who have developed technical skills through work experience, military service, vocational training, automotive repair, construction, equipment operation, or hands‑on hobbies.

Current Shift Opportunities

Weekend Shifts - Work 36 Hours, Get Paid for 40

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

Why People Join Crane

• Competitive starting pay with earnings up to $27.00/hr (base + shift diff).
• Work 36 hours and get paid for 40 on weekend shifts
• Paid training from day one with opportunities to expand your technical and manufacturing skills
• Opportunity to work with advanced manufacturing equipment in a highly specialized and secure environment
• Benefits, incentives, PTO, annual increases, and bonus potential after conversion
• Clear path to permanent employment at Crane, typically around 90 days once eligible
• Pay increase opportunities once you become a certified operator
• Join a team where experienced manufacturing professionals can continue developing their skills while building a long‑term career
• Stable, year‑round work with a globally recognized company

What You'll Learn and Do

As a Manufacturing and Production Operator, you'll be trained to:

• Set up, operate, monitor, and adjust manufacturing equipment
• Follow detailed operating procedures to ensure quality, consistency, and security standards are met
• Inspect materials and finished products to maintain exceptional quality standards
• Identify and troubleshoot routine machine and process issues
• Work closely with teammates to achieve daily production goals
• Learn specialized manufacturing processes used in the production of secure products
• Develop valuable technical and hands‑on skills that can lead to long‑term career growth

How the Hiring Process Works

1. Selected candidates typically begin through one of our staffing partners while completing the required security clearance process.

2. Once you are cleared, trained, and meeting expectations, you may become eligible to convert to a permanent Crane employee, typically within approximately 90 days.

3. We are actively interviewing and filling positions across multiple shifts. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Who We're Looking For

• Manufacturing, production, machine operation, printing, assembly, maintenance, or similar experience is preferred
• Mechanically inclined individuals who enjoy working with equipment, tools, machinery, or automated processes
• Experience troubleshooting, adjusting, operating, or maintaining equipment is a plus
• Reliable and ready to work in a fast‑paced production environment
• Able to follow detailed procedures while maintaining quality and safety standards
• Team‑oriented with strong attention to detail
• Interested in building a stable, long‑term manufacturing career with growth opportunities

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 through Life at Crane Currency and our employee reviews 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 thorough. Applicants must exercise candor and honesty when answering background questionnaires, especially as they relate to employment, education, finances, criminal history, and illegal drug use. 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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