Maintenance Technician - Grade 3

Join our diverse team at Crane Currency as a Maintenance Technician in Dalton, Massachusetts and be a part of our journey towards innovation and excellence.

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:
As a Grade 3 Maintenance Technician, you play a critical role in keeping our manufacturing operations running safely, efficiently, and reliably. You will install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a wide range of industrial equipment supporting raw materials processing, papermaking, and converting operations. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude, a proactive safety mindset, and the ability to collaborate across trades and departments. Your work directly supports operational uptime, product quality, and continuous improvement across the Dalton facility.
- Perform installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment including pumps, motors, compressors, fans, and material handling systems
- Execute preventive maintenance, respond to trouble calls, and support urgent equipment repairs across manufacturing areas
- Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems using sound diagnostic techniques
- Rebuild and service centrifugal pumps, bearings, seals, and rotating equipment with limited direction
- Perform equipment, roll, motor, and shaft alignments using mechanical and laser alignment tools
- Fabricate, assemble, and install components using blueprints, schematics, and precision measuring tools
- Conduct welding, cutting, and piping repairs using MIG, TIG, ARC, and gas welding equipment
- Maintain accurate records and utilize computerized systems for work orders, scheduling, and parts lookup

Knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role:
- High School Diploma with a minimum of 4 years of industrial maintenance or production support experience
- Proven mechanical aptitude with experience troubleshooting industrial equipment and systems
- Experience working with pumps, motors, bearings, piping, hydraulic, and compressed air systems
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-based manufacturing environment
- Effective communication skills with the ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Basic computer skills including work order systems, email, and standard Microsoft applications
- Ability to demonstrate and maintain suitability for employment in a position of Public Trust consistent with our US Government contract requirements.

Preferred:
3+ years' experience in Paper or Paper related industry preferred.

The salary range for this role is $27.56 - $34.76 hourly. Pay is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, and location.