COMPONENT CLEANING & PREP LEAD, ($40-$50

Commonwealth Fusion Systems; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Generous vacation

Job summary

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is seeking a Component Cleaning & Prep Lead to run cleaning operations in manufacturing and assembly on site. You will oversee 2-3 technicians and ensure contamination control, safety, and audit-ready areas.

You will author SOPs, train staff on chemical safety, coordinate with inventory, and validate cleaning processes and equipment. A hands-on, safety-focused leader with 3–5 years experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years leading industrial parts-cleaning operations.
• Experience enforcing chemical safety and waste handling.
• Proven ability to author SOPs and train teammates.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 2–3 cleaning technicians on daily tasks and schedules.
• Train onsite on chemical safety, contamination control, and proper hardware handling.
• Coordinate with Material and Inventory Coordinators for batch control and ERP logging.
• Develop and validate cleaning SOPs and select/commission cleaning equipment.
• Define cleaning standards and workflow layouts based on best practices.
• Ensure safe handling, storage, and disposal of solvents and hazardous waste.

Skills

Team leadership

Industrial parts-cleaning operations

ERP systems (Odoo, SAP, Oracle)

Cleaning methodologies

Safety compliance

Equipment validation/maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree (bonus)

Tools

Odoo

SAP

Oracle

Job description

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 are designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. Since 2018, we have raised nearly $3 billion in capital and are the leading private fusion company in the world.

About Commonwealth

Join the power movement as Component Cleaning & Prep Lead. We are seeking a hands‑on, safety‑focused leader to run component cleaning and preparation operations supporting manufacturing and assembly. This role leads a small team, authors and validates cleaning procedures, ensures contamination control, and enforces chemical safety and waste handling to maintain audit‑ready clean areas.

The Schedule

Full-time, on-site

What You'll Do

• Lead a team of 2-3 cleaning technicians: assign daily tasks, manage throughput, and maintain flexible schedules to meet production demands
• Act as onsite trainer on chemical safety, contamination control, and proper hardware handling techniques
• Partner with Material and Inventory Coordinators to ensure batch control and ERP logging of material movements
• Author SOPs for cleaning modalities (immersion/baths, ultrasonic, parts washers, manual wipe-downs) and assist in selection, commissioning, and validation of specialized cleaning equipment and filtration/ventilation systems
• Research, define, and implement component-cleaning standards, validation methods, and workflow layouts based on industry best practices
• Manage safe handling, storage, and disposal of cleaning solvents, chemical agents, and hazardous waste in compliance with SDS and CFS plans
• Maintain highly organized, clean, and audit‑ready clean areas

What We're Looking For

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3-5 years executing and managing industrial parts‑cleaning operations in manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, or precision‑machining environments
• Proven team leadership/supervisory experience with a record of managing throughput and accountability on the shop floor
• Deep knowledge of cleaning methodologies (solvent cleaning, aqueous degreasing, ultrasonic, acid/alkaline baths, precision manual wiping)
• Experience handling metals of various shapes and finishes and understanding impacts on downstream assembly
• Demonstrated experience setting up cleaning lines or work‑cells and implementing new manufacturing procedures
• Functional understanding of ERP systems (Odoo, SAP, Oracle) for material tracking

Bonus Points For

• Bachelor?s Degree
• Strong technical training skills for non‑technical team members
• Proficiency with MS Office or G‑Suite for procedural checklists
• Experience operating material handling equipment (forklift, pallet jack)

Must‑have Requirements / Physical Demands

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to stoop, climb, type, stand, and sit for extended periods
• Dedication to safety working around hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly range: $40 - $50/hour + equity + benefits. Actual compensation depends on level, location, qualifications, and experience.
• Competitive Compensation With Equity - 13 Company‑wide Holidays, Flexible Vacation days, 10 sick days
• Generous parental leave, health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) with employer matching
• Professional growth opportunities and team‑building activities

Commonwealth Fusion Systems values integrity, execution, impact, and self‑critique. We seek mission‑driven team members who bring diverse perspectives and thrive in fast‑paced environments.

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally regardless of legally protec