Lead Production Technician - First Shift

Lead Production TechnicianCommonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy. Combining decades of research, top talent, and new technologies, we're designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And we're working with policymakers, suppliers, and many others to build the energy industry of the future. We're in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we've raised $4 billion of capital, making us the largest and leading fusion company in the world. Now we're looking for more thinkers, doers, builders, and makers to join us. People who'll bring new perspectives, solve tough problems, and thrive as part of a team. If that's you and this role fits, we want to hear from you.The Lead Production Technician at Commonwealth Fusion Systems is responsible for leading a fast-paced and agile team building the world's strongest high temperature superconducting magnets and assemblies for integration into CFS fusion devices. The role is responsible for continuously improving production tasks, maintaining schedules with resourcing, and assuring quality requirements are met per documentation. The technician team is a hands-on build team working with mechanical, electrical, magnetic, cryogenic, pressure, vacuum, and pneumatic systems.What You'll Do:Hire, lead, and support training of a team of technicians and welders to build electromechanical parts and assemblies with a focus on quality, cost, and deliveryWork within a multi-disciplinary team of manufacturing engineers and technicians to develop and qualify new manufacturing techniques and processesPerform production hardware builds according to procedures, specifications, and test instructions based on schedulingTroubleshoot and resolve manufacturing discrepancies with a focus on continuous improvementUse various mechanical and precision calibrated tools such as torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers and a variety of hand and power toolsEnsure all technicians are adhering to safety and work area cleanliness standardsBe an active stakeholder for feedback to supervisor during biannual performance reviewsPerform other related job duties related to the job, as assigned by managementWhat We're Looking For:High school diploma/equivalency certificate or higherMinimum of 2 years' experience in a formal leadership role in a manufacturing settingMinimum of 6 years' experience in a variety of technical skills such as, but not limited, to mechanical and electrical assembly, plumbing, vacuum systems, epoxy potting, injection molding, cryogenic systems, soldering, and wiringCommitment to safety and quality with the ability to communicate this to your teamStrong level of accountability for yourself and your teamAbility to lead a team and give clear and precise directionAbility to take directions from supervisors and work independentlyDesire to work and contribute in a fast-paced, environment with daily changesExcellent communication (written and verbal) to your team, including daily and weekly goalsMeticulous attention to detail and cleanliness with hands-on workAbility and patience to work through projects from start to finish, including assembly and testingBonus Points For:Experience with Lean manufacturing, 5S, and Six Sigma principlesExperience with winding equipment of any type is a plusMust-Have Requirements:Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbsPerform activities such as stooping, typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of timeDedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenicsWillingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally$32 - $52 an hour 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.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.