Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Lead Production Technician - Third Shift
Devens, MA · On-site · Full-time · Posted Sep 2, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum 2 years in a formal manufacturing leadership role and minimum 6 years in a variety of technical skills.
- Education
- High school diploma/equivalency certificate or higher.
About the job
Leads a third-shift technician team building and testing high-temperature superconducting magnet components and assemblies, while maintaining production schedules, quality, safety, and process improvement.
What you'll do
- Hire, lead, and train technicians and welders; provide clear direction and support team performance.
- Build production hardware to procedures, specifications, test instructions, and schedules; use precision tools to assemble components.
- Work with manufacturing teams to develop processes, troubleshoot discrepancies, and improve production while upholding safety and quality.
What they ask for
- High school diploma/equivalency certificate or higher.
- At least 2 years’ experience in a formal leadership role in manufacturing.
- At least 6 years’ experience in technical skills such as mechanical or electrical assembly, plumbing, vacuum systems, epoxy potting, injection molding, cryogenic systems, soldering, or wiring.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs; perform extended standing, sitting, stooping, or typing; and work nights, weekends, or on-call occasionally.
Nice to have
- Experience with Lean manufacturing, 5S, or Six Sigma principles.
- Experience with winding equipment.
Pay
USD 32–52 per-hour-wage; hourly pay + 15% Differential (no amount stated)
Tools
mechanical, electrical, vacuum systems, epoxy potting, injection molding, cryogenic systems, soldering, wiring
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