Production Technician Supervisor - Second Shift
Commonwealth Fusion Systems · Devens, MA
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 16 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at Commonwealth Fusion Systems (industrial) in Devens, MA. They’ll be working cross functionally with other internal members to develop and manage production team members.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, Welding
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in Massachusetts: typical posted base $77k–$101k.
Median of the low and high ends of 8 live postings that list pay, out of 13 production supervisor openings in Massachusetts, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Massachusetts plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 18 other live production postings in Massachusetts.
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 63%
- ✓ Lean 42%
- ✓ 5S 32%
- Injection molding 26%
- ✓ Six Sigma 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Commonwealth Fusion Systems in Devens
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Full description from Commonwealth Fusion SystemsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
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
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
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About Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Commonwealth 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.
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 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
- •General computer proficiency including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office and Google Suite
- •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
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