Lead Production Technician & Team Leader

Commonwealth Fusion Systems LLC; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity opportunity

401(k) with employer matching

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Commonwealth Fusion Systems LLC is seeking a Production Technician Supervisor to lead a diverse team of technicians and welders in building electromechanical parts. You will drive production plans, organize daily workflows, and mentor staff to ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

The role requires extensive leadership experience in manufacturing, plus strong technical skills in mechanical and electrical assemblies, CAD reading, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a formal leadership role in manufacturing.
• 10+ years with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, vacuum/cryogenic systems, soldering, and wiring.
• Ability to read technical drawings, manuals, and reports; CAD navigation is a plus.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Commitment to safety and quality with team communication.
• Willingness to travel or work nights/weekends/on-call occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Hire & supervise a team of production technicians and welders to build electromechanical parts and assemblies.
• Execute on production plans, priorities, and schedules from manufacturing management and planning.
• Organize daily task lists and assign responsibilities.
• Lead cross-functional stand-up meetings focusing on quality, cost, and delivery; write updates and reports.
• Establish safety plans and cleanliness standards in collaboration with EHSS.
• Run training programs for key team skills and processes.
• Manage timecards and biannual reviews; address personnel issues with HR.
• Perform R&D and prototype builds with minimal documentation and oversight.
• Perform production hardware builds per procedures, specs, and tests.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing discrepancies with a focus on continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing

Mechanical

Electrical

Welding

Documentation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or higher

Tools

3D CAD software

MS Office

Job description

Commonwealth Fusion Systems LLC is seeking a Production Technician Supervisor to lead a diverse team of technicians and welders in building electromechanical parts. You will drive production plans, organize daily workflows, and mentor staff to ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

The role requires extensive leadership experience in manufacturing, plus strong technical skills in mechanical and electrical assemblies, CAD reading, and documentation.