Lead Production Technician – Fusion Electromechanical Systems

Commonwealth-Fusion-Systems-5; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Company holidays

Flexible vacation

Sick days

Parental leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Professional growth

Job summary

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is seeking a Lead Production Technician to head a fast-paced, hands-on team building high-temperature superconducting magnet assemblies for fusion devices. The role focuses on quality, scheduling, training, and continuous improvement in a demanding environment.

Applicants should have at least 2 years in a leadership role in manufacturing and diverse technical skills in mechanical and electrical assembly, vacuum, cryogenics, and testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree not required; a high school diploma or equivalent is acceptable.
• Experience leading a manufacturing or assembly team.
• Strong safety and quality mindset with ability to enforce standards.
• Ability to coach and train technicians and welders.

Responsibilities

• Hire, lead, and support training of technicians and welders to build electromechanical parts.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to qualify new processes.
• Perform production builds per procedures and test instructions.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Use torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, and related tools for assembly.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness in work areas.
• Contribute feedback during performance reviews.
• Perform related duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Quality focus

Team training

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Torque wrenches

Micrometers

Calipers

Job description

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is seeking a Lead Production Technician to head a fast-paced, hands-on team building high-temperature superconducting magnet assemblies for fusion devices. The role focuses on quality, scheduling, training, and continuous improvement in a demanding environment.

Applicants should have at least 2 years in a leadership role in manufacturing and diverse technical skills in mechanical and electrical assembly, vacuum, cryogenics, and testing.