Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Develops high-temperature superconducting fusion magnets

Lead Production Technician

Product AssemblyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeDevens, MA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma, equivalency certificate, or higher is required.
At least 2 years of experience in a formal leadership role in a manufacturing setting is required.
At least 6 years of experience across technical skills such as mechanical and electrical assembly, plumbing, vacuum systems, epoxy potting, injection molding, cryogenic systems, soldering, and wiring is required.
Commitment to safety and quality, with the ability to communicate these standards to the team, is required.
The candidate must demonstrate accountability for themselves and their team.
The candidate must be able to lead a team and provide clear, precise direction.
The candidate must be able to take direction from supervisors and work independently.
The candidate must be willing to contribute in a fast-paced environment with daily changes.
The candidate must communicate written and verbal information, including daily and weekly goals, to the team.
The candidate must demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and cleanliness during hands-on work.
The candidate must be able to work through projects from start to finish, including assembly and testing.
The candidate must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds and perform activities such as stooping, typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods.
The candidate must be dedicated to mitigating industrial hazards, which may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, and cryogenics.
The candidate must be willing to travel or work required nights, weekends, or on-call occasionally.

Responsibilities

Hire, lead, and support the training of technicians and welders building electromechanical parts and assemblies, focusing on quality, cost, and delivery.
Work with manufacturing engineers and technicians to develop and qualify new manufacturing techniques and processes.
Perform production hardware builds according to procedures, specifications, and test instructions based on scheduling.
Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing discrepancies with a focus on continuous improvement.
Use mechanical and precision-calibrated tools, including torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, and hand and power tools.
Ensure technicians adhere to safety and work-area cleanliness standards.
Provide feedback to the supervisor during biannual performance reviews.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with Lean manufacturing, 5S, and Six Sigma principles is preferred.
Experience with winding equipment of any type is a plus.

Salary Range: 32 to 52 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-hour-wage)

About Commonwealth Fusion Systems:

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy.

Combining decades of research, top talent, and new technologies, we’re designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And we're working with policymakers, suppliers, and many others to build the energy industry of the future.

We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised $4 billion of capital, making us the largest and leading fusion company in the world.

Now we’re looking for more thinkers, doers, builders, and makers to join us. People who’ll bring new perspectives, solve tough problems, and thrive as part of a team.

If that’s you and this role fits, we want to hear from you.

Join the power movement as a Lead Production Technician

The Lead Production Technician at Commonwealth Fusion Systems is responsible for leading a fast-paced and agile team building the world’s strongest high temperature superconducting magnets and assemblies for integration into CFS fusion devices. The role is responsible for continuously improving production tasks, maintaining schedules with resourcing, and assuring quality requirements are met per documentation. The technician team is a hands-on build team working with mechanical, electrical, magnetic, cryogenic, pressure, vacuum, and pneumatic systems.

Weekday third shift (Monday–Friday, 10 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.)

Hourly pay + 15% Differential

What you'll do:

Hire, lead, and support training of a team of technicians and welders to build electromechanical parts and assemblies with a focus on quality, cost, and delivery
Work within a multi-disciplinary team of manufacturing engineers and technicians to develop and qualify new manufacturing techniques and processes
Perform production hardware builds according to procedures, specifications, and test instructions based on scheduling
Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing discrepancies with a focus on continuous improvement
Use various mechanical and precision calibrated tools such as torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers and a variety of hand and power tools
Ensure all technicians are adhering to safety and work area cleanliness standards
Be an active stakeholder for feedback to supervisor during biannual performance reviews
Perform other related job duties related to the job, as assigned by management

What we’re looking for:

High school diploma/equivalency certificate or higher
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a formal leadership role in a manufacturing setting
Minimum of 6 years’ experience in a variety of technical skills such as, but not limited, to mechanical and electrical assembly, plumbing, vacuum systems, epoxy potting, injection molding, cryogenic systems, soldering, and wiring
Commitment to safety and quality with the ability to communicate this to your team
Strong level of accountability for yourself and your team
Ability to lead a team and give clear and precise direction
Ability to take directions from supervisors and work independently
Desire to work and contribute in a fast-paced, environment with daily changes
Excellent communication (written and verbal) to your team, including daily and weekly goals
Meticulous attention to detail and cleanliness with hands-on work
Ability and patience to work through projects from start to finish, including assembly and testing

Bonus points for:

Experience with Lean manufacturing, 5S, and Six Sigma principles
Experience with winding equipment of any type is a plus

Must-have Requirements:

Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
Perform activities such as stooping, typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics
Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally

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At CFS, we excel in fast-paced environments, driven by our values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique. As we grow, we’re eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges.

We value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally, regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law.

This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively, “Export Control Laws"). Any offer of employment will be contingent on the need for compliance with such Export Control Laws.

About the Company

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Develops high-temperature superconducting fusion magnets

Commonwealth Fusion Systems builds fusion energy systems that aim to provide clean, affordable power. It designs tokamaks using high-temperature superconducting magnets to make smaller, less expensive machines. Its flagship SPARC is intended to produce net energy, with ARC envisioned as the first commercial fusion power plant. The company collaborates with MIT and focuses on a data-driven, mission-focused path to scalable fusion energy for large energy users.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $4B
Headquarters: Harvard, MA
Founded: 2018

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