Watermark Technician Trainee in Dalton, Massachusetts at Crane Currency

Crane Currency has an immediate position opening for a Watermark Technician Trainee, 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:

Your work and day-to-day operations are the heartbeat that keeps the site up and running. Our internal and external customers rely on your skills and experience to troubleshoot and creatively solve challenges that arise within the manufacturing site. Your people skills will help create relationships throughout different teams allowing you to suggest continuous improvement opportunities. You will work on projects that increase the efficiency of our site and help ensure products are delivered safely and on time.

We're looking for a Watermark Technician to join our team in Dalton, MA to work in an environment that fosters learning and collaboration. As a Watermark Technician Trainee, you will play a critical role with an exciting, fast-growing organization known for innovative currency and banknote technology. The successful candidate will have the ability to “jump in” and contribute immediately to a fast-moving global organization.

The Watermark Trainee is expected to develop a broad range of skills in the project area of watermarked security papers for Currency Papers Manufacturing. Work in this area will require mechanical skills, some creative/artistic ability, the ability to use selected computer programs, and the patience to pay focused attention to fine detail. This is a first shift trainee position. Selected candidates will remain in their current position while training for the Watermark role, in anticipation of upcoming vacancies and will retain their current rate of pay (up to the Watermark GR5 rate).

Knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role:

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Basic knowledge and/or the ability to learn mechanical properties of mill equipment.

• Basic knowledge and/or the ability to learn the paper making process. Basic knowledge of Microsoft based personal computer software programs.

• Working knowledge and/or the ability to learn welding techniques and equipment.

• Basic knowledge and/or the ability to learn gas welding, TIG welding, and spot welding.

• Basic knowledge of rigging techniques.

• Working knowledge and/or the ability to learn to read blue prints. Preferred CNC experience (a plus but not required)

• Preferred AutoCad 2D/3D computerized CAD programs. Adobe Illustrated (a plus but not required)

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 www.cranecurrency.com.

The salary range for this role is $27.20 – $37.98 hourly. Pay is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, and location.

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.

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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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