Lead Production Technician - Third Shift

About the role

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is seeking a Lead Production Technician for the third shift to head a fast‑paced team building high‑temperature superconducting magnets and related assemblies for fusion devices. The role combines hands‑on production work with leadership, continuous‑improvement, and strict quality and safety oversight.

Key responsibilities

• Hire, lead, and train a team of technicians and welders focused on quality, cost, and delivery.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to develop and qualify new processes.
• Execute production builds according to procedures, specifications, and test instructions.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing discrepancies and drive continuous‑improvement initiatives.
• Utilize precision tools such as torque wrenches, micrometers, and calipers while ensuring safety and cleanliness standards.
• Provide regular feedback to supervisors during performance reviews.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent; higher education preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of formal leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 6 years of hands‑on experience with mechanical and electrical assembly, plumbing, vacuum, epoxy potting, injection molding, cryogenic systems, soldering, and wiring.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality, with the ability to communicate expectations to the team.
• High level of accountability for personal and team performance.

Required skills

• Mechanical assembly
• Electrical assembly
• Plumbing
• Vacuum systems
• Epoxy potting
• Injection molding
• Cryogenic systems
• Soldering and wiring
• Use of torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, hand and power tools

What we offer

• Full‑time, on‑site third‑shift schedule (Monday–Friday, 10 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.).
• Hourly pay with a 15 % shift differential.
• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge fusion energy technology.