Lead Production Technician

Location: Devens, MA Department: Corporate Operations – Operations - Manufacturing Employment Type: Full-time / On-site

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, they design and build commercially viable fusion power plants. Since 2018, they have raised nearly $3 billion in capital, making them the largest and leading private fusion company in the world.

Job Description:

The Lead Production Technician 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 involves continuously improving production tasks, maintaining schedules with resourcing, and assuring quality requirements are met per documentation. The technician team works hands-on with mechanical, electrical, magnetic, cryogenic, pressure, vacuum, and pneumatic systems.

What you'll do:

Hire, lead, and support training of a team of technicians and welders to build electromechanical parts and assemblies focusing 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, hand and power tools
Ensure all technicians adhere to safety and work area cleanliness standards
Provide feedback to supervisor during biannual performance reviews
Manage and approve timecards
Perform other related job duties as assigned by management

What we’re looking for:

High school diploma/equivalency certificate or higher
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a formal leadership role in a manufacturing setting
Minimum 6 years’ experience in various technical skills including mechanical and electrical assembly, plumbing, vacuum systems, epoxy potting, injection molding, cryogenic systems, soldering, wiring
Commitment to safety and quality with ability to communicate this to your team
Strong accountability for self and team
Ability to lead a team with clear direction
Ability to take directions from supervisors and work independently
Desire to work in a fast-paced environment with daily changes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for daily/weekly goals with team
Meticulous attention to detail and cleanliness in hands-on work
Patience to work through projects from start to finish including assembly and testing

Bonus points for:

Experience with Lean manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma principles
Experience with winding equipment of any type

Must-have Requirements:

Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
Ability to stoop, type, stand or sit for extended periods of time
Dedication to safety mitigating industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, cryogenics
Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally

Compensation:

$32 - $52 an hour (Salary range for this full-time position + equity + benefits) The actual salary depends on level, location, qualifications, experience.

Benefits include:

Competitive compensation with equity
12.5 Company-wide Holidays
Flexible vacation days
10 sick days
Generous parental leave policy
Health,dental ,vision insurance

•401(k) with employer matching

Professional growth opportunities
Team-building activities

Additional Information:

This role requires compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws. Employment offers contingent on compliance.

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Commonwealth Fusion Systems is an equal opportunity employer valuing diversity across 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.