Night Shift Lead Production Technician – Fusion Systems (15% Diff)

Cfsenergy; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is seeking a Lead Production Technician to guide a fast‑paced, cross‑disciplinary manufacturing team building high‑tech magnets and assemblies for fusion devices. You will manage schedules, resources, and quality to meet documentation requirements, working with mechanical, electrical, magnetic, cryogenic, and vacuum systems.

The role emphasizes hands‑on leadership, continuous improvement, and a strong safety culture in a high‑stakes production environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years leadership in manufacturing.
• 6+ years in mechanical/electrical assembly, vacuum, cryogenic systems.
• Commitment to safety and quality.
• Ability to lead a team and give clear direction.
• Willingness to travel or work nights, weekends, or on-call.

Responsibilities

• Hire, lead, and train technicians and welders to build electromechanical parts with focus on quality, cost, and delivery.
• Work with manufacturing engineers to develop and qualify new techniques and processes.
• Perform production hardware builds according to procedures, specifications, and test instructions.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing discrepancies with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Use torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, and other tools.
• Ensure technicians follow safety and cleanliness standards.
• Provide feedback during biannual performance reviews.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Travel or night/weekend/on-call as required.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Skills

Team leadership

Training technicians

Lean manufacturing

5S

Six Sigma

Safety culture

Quality focus

Communication

Problem solving

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Torque wrenches

Micrometers

Calipers

Hand tools

Power tools

Winding equipment

Job description

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is seeking a Lead Production Technician to guide a fast‑paced, cross‑disciplinary manufacturing team building high‑tech magnets and assemblies for fusion devices. You will manage schedules, resources, and quality to meet documentation requirements, working with mechanical, electrical, magnetic, cryogenic, and vacuum systems.

The role emphasizes hands‑on leadership, continuous improvement, and a strong safety culture in a high‑stakes production environment.