Production Technician Supervisor - Second Shift

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

Join the power movement as a Production Technician Supervisor

We're looking for experienced and highly motivated Production Supervisors to join Commonwealth Fusion Systems. The Production Supervisor role will be responsible for leading our high performing team consisting of a multitude of different technician and welding skill sets. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience, exceptional people skills, and a passion for always improving. They’ll be working cross functionally with other internal members to develop and manage production team members.

What you'll do:

• 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

What we're looking for:

• 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

Bonus points for:

• Experience with lean manufacturing, 5S, and Six Sigma principles
• Experience with winding equipment of any type is a plus

Must-have Requirements:

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
• Perform activities such as stooping, typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
• Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics
• Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally

#LI-Onsite

At CFS, we excel in fast-paced environments, driven by our values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique. As we grow, we’re eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges.

We value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally, regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law.

This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively, “Export Control Laws"). Any offer of employment will be contingent on the need for compliance with such Export Control Laws.

Salary range for this full-time position + equity + benefits. The actual salary will depend on level, location, qualifications, and experience. The range displayed on each job posting reflects new hire salaries for the position across all US locations.

Benefits include:

• Competitive compensation with equity
• 13 Company-wide Holidays
• Flexible vacation days
• 10 sick days
• Generous parental leave policy
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Professional growth opportunities
• Team-building activities