Administrative Specialist at Crane Currency – Dalton, Massachusetts

Crane Currency

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

Location: MA, Dalton
Department: R&D

Join Crane Currency as an Administrative Specialist in Dalton, MA and be part of a team where people matter, and innovation thrives.

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 leverage 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. Learn more at www.cranecurrency.com

How you will make an impact:
Crane Currency is seeking an experienced Administrative Specialist to support our R&D team in Dalton, Massachusetts. In this role, you’ll provide vital administrative coordination to both local and Nashua-based team members, helping keep operations running smoothly. You’ll manage confidential materials with discretion, navigate shifting priorities, and use your organizational strength to support a fast-paced, collaborative environment. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and enjoy being the go-to person for seamless execution, this is a strong fit.

• Coordinate meetings, manage MS Outlook calendars, and arrange travel for department leadership and team members.

• Manage secure material inventory and audits, including receiving, logging, and tracking secure materials for U.S. and international projects.

• Coordinate R&D department activities and special events including trials, town halls, and campus events.

• Handle purchase requisitions and purchase orders for project supplies, lab supplies, and office supplies.

• Process expense reports as requested by management.

• Enter Work Orders and ensure timely completion of maintenance requests.

• Provide remote support to Nashua R&D leadership and the Project Management Office.

• Ensure adherence to departmental safety and security policies for all guests and visitors.

Knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role:
Required:

• Minimum High School Diploma.

• Minimum of three years administrative experience in a similar environment.

• Proficient in MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to demonstrate and maintain suitability for employment in a Public Trust position per U.S. Government contract requirements.

• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.

Preferred:

• Degree in office administration, business administration, communications or equivalent.

• 5+ years’ experience as Office Manager or Administrative Assistant in publicly traded company

• Proficient in SharePoint use and administration.

How we will care for you:
We offer top‑notch benefits, including medical, dental, vision, company bonus plan, 401(K) match and more. Discover more about our benefits here https://www.cranecurrency.com/careers/benefits/

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. This comes to life through our Shared Values:

• People Matter

• Do the Right Thing

• Trusted Partner

• Innovate for Growth

• Always Improving

Learn more about our values and culture: https://www.cranecurrency.com/careers/life-at-crane-currency/

You can also check us out at: https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Crane-Currency-Reviews-E1187198.htm

Where we are:
Your role is in Dalton, Massachusetts, a 45‑mile drive to Albany, NY or Springfield, MA. Check out what makes Dalton a great place to live and work here: https://www.cranecurrency.com/media/liab0ccs/_0133-eu49-crane-currency-malta-ltd-relocation-guide-dalton-june-2024.pdf

The salary range for this role is $26.00 – 32.00 hourly. Pay is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, and location.

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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