The Role

At Crane, we are looking to hire some artistic and dedicated individuals who are interested in learning the craft of engraving. No previous machine experience needed as you will be trained by our best engravers. This role supports company goals by supplying a premium product to customers that satisfies their requirements and meets Crane quality standards.

The Engraving Training Program consists of 3 phases: starting salary of $17.50, with an increase offered upon each phase.

1) Utility worker – Up to 90 days in this role becoming familiar with the inner workings of the equipment. Assist in other departments as needed.

2) Engraving Apprenticeship – Learn to operate a 5x9 hand engraving press to apply art and text onto stationery products. The training period to attain the quality and quantity standards is expected to take approximately one year, with demonstrated progress towards desired metrics expected during the training period.

3) Hand Engraver – Fully operate your own 5x9 hand engraving press to apply art and text onto stationery products. Continue to develop your skills in creating the artistry that Crane is known for.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

· Daily and ongoing preventative maintenance of press to avoid downtime

· Prioritize workflow to maintain on-time delivery downstream

· Careful and safe completion of all start-up steps

· Maintain productivity and quality within department standards and seek ways to improve personal performance

· Utilize problem-solving skills and collaborate with more senior operators to solve production challenges

· Use work metrics to track production and labor accurately and consistently

· Complete all required paperwork accurately

· Maintain a safe and clean work environment, including press safety inspections and sustaining 5s standards set for the work area

· Assist in other duties as requested

Qualifications:

• High school Diploma or equivalent
• English proficiency – read, write, keep neat and accurate records and interpret written and verbal instructions.
• Basic math skills
• Good attention to detail and ability to concentrate for long periods of time
• Positive attitude and self-motivated, interest in cross training and further skill development highly desirable
• Some experience operating, adjusting, or manipulating mechanical machinery or other similar equipment preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Position required periods of repetitive movement and the ability to twist, bend, reach, grasp, sit and stand for prolonged periods of time. Ability to lift and move with hands up to 40lbs. occasionally and up to 5 lbs. regularly. Must have eyesight suitable for close visual inspection and full spectrum, color recognition for visual inspection.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or disability.

Job Type: Full time, non-exempt

Shift: Monday – Friday, 7am – 3:30pm (8-hour shift, with lunch break), some weekends may be required especially

Starting Pay: $17.50/hour