Lead Production Technician & Assembly Supervisor

Commonwealth Fusion Systems LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Holidays

Flexible vacations

Sick days

Parental leave

Health insurance

Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Growth opportunities

Team-building

Job summary

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is seeking an experienced Production Technician Supervisor to lead a diverse team of technicians and welders. You will oversee electromechanical build activities, optimize production plans, and drive continuous improvement in quality, cost, and delivery.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on manufacturing expertise, and a commitment to safety. You will mentor staff, manage timecards, and collaborate with EHSS while advancing high-precision hardware development

Qualifications

• High school diploma/equivalency certificate or higher.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a formal leadership role in a manufacturing setting.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience with a variety of technical skills such as, but not limited to, mechanical and electrical assembly, plumbing, vacuum systems, cryogenic systems, soldering, and wiring.
• Demonstrated ability in reading/understanding technical and electrical drawings, manuals, and reports. Experience navigating assemblies in 3D CAD software is a plus.
• Proficiency with MS Office products such as Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• 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 take directions from managers and work independently.
• Desire to work and contribute in a fast-paced, environment with daily changes.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) to your team, articulating in a leadership manner.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Hire & supervise a team of Production technicians and welders to build electromechanical parts and assemblies.
• Execute on production plans, priorities, and schedules provided by manufacturing management and planning.
• Organize daily task lists and workflow by assigning responsibilities to the proper people.
• Lead cross-functional daily stand-up meetings with a focus on quality, cost, and delivery. Write daily updates and quality reports.
• Establish safety plans and protocols (working closely with EHSS) and work area cleanliness standards and ensure they are met by all technicians.
• Run training programs for key team skill sets & processes.
• Manage and approve timecards and perform biannual reviews for all direct reports. Manage personnel issues in partnership with Human Resources.
• Perform R&D and prototype hardware builds with minimal documentation and oversight.
• Perform production hardware builds according to procedures, specifications, and test instructions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing discrepancies with a focus on continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing

Technical skills

Communication

Safety

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Office

3D CAD

CAD software

Job description

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is seeking an experienced Production Technician Supervisor to lead a diverse team of technicians and welders. You will oversee electromechanical build activities, optimize production plans, and drive continuous improvement in quality, cost, and delivery.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on manufacturing expertise, and a commitment to safety. You will mentor staff, manage timecards, and collaborate with EHSS while advancing high-precision hardware development