Production Technician Supervisor - First Shift
Commonwealth Fusion Systems · Devens, MA
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Today
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at Commonwealth Fusion Systems (industrial) in Devens, MA. Design, implement, and manage structured training and qualification programs to build technician competencies across critical manufacturing processes and specialized technical skill sets.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, Root cause, Welding, SolidWorks
- 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 26, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in Massachusetts: typical posted base $77k–$104k.
Median of the low and high ends of 12 live postings that list pay, out of 19 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 22 other live production postings in Massachusetts.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Typical $77k–$101k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 65%
- ✓ Lean 43%
- ✓ 5S 26%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Root cause, SolidWorks, CATIA / NX, MES, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with 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
- ◆Supervise a team of welders, production, fiberoptic, and composite technicians to build complex electromechanical parts and assemblies
- ◆Execute production plans, priorities, and schedules established by manufacturing management and planning
- ◆Partner closely with manufacturing and design engineering teams to resolve build issues, streamline transition from prototype to production
- ◆Organize daily task lists and workflow by matching production needs with technician skill sets
- ◆Lead cross-functional daily stand-up meetings focused on safety, quality, cost, and delivery metrics; author and distribute comprehensive daily production updates to leadership and key stakeholders
- ◆Provide concise, transparent shift handoffs and executive updates to manufacturing leadership
- ◆Establish and enforce safety protocols (in partnership with EHSS) and maintaining strict workplace cleanliness
- ◆Design, implement, and manage structured training and qualification programs to build technician competencies across critical manufacturing processes and specialized technical skill sets
- ◆Manage day-to-day personnel operations, including reviewing and approving timecards, conducting regular performance reviews, and resolving employee
relations matters in partnership with Human Resources
- ◆Lead hands-on R&D and prototype hardware builds with minimal documentation, working directly with engineering to refine procedures
- ◆Execute production hardware builds and testing strictly following standardized manufacturing instructions, engineering drawings, technical specifications, and quality test documentation
- ◆Collaborating with cross functional teams, troubleshoot, root-cause, and resolve complex 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 - First Shift
We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Production Supervisor to join Commonwealth Fusion Systems. Operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, this role leads from the floor rather than an office—stepping in during critical prototype builds while removing daily operational roadblocks for technicians. The Production Supervisor is responsible for aligning daily shop-floor execution with overarching manufacturing goals by leading a high performing, multidisciplinary technical team. You will work cross-functionally across internal departments—collaborating with the engineering and R&D teams to solve complex technical challenges, bridge the gap between design and production, and set your team up for operational success. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, a passion for developing high-performing teams, and experience in high-precision manufacturing, prototype production, electro-mechanical assembly, or R&D hardware environments.
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
- •8+ years in a technical manufacturing, aerospace, high-tech hardware, or advanced industrial environment
- •Demonstrated ability in reading/understanding technical and electrical drawings, manuals, and reports
- •Experience navigating assemblies in 3D CAD software is a plus
- •Computer proficiency including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office and Google Suite
- •Proficiency with ERP/MES systems for scheduling, job tracking, and labor allocation
- •Excellent communication (written and verbal) to your team, articulating in a leadership manner
- •Meticulous attention to detail and cleanliness with hands-on work
Bonus points for
- +Formal training or practical experience in Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Six Sigma
principles
- +Experience navigating complex 3D CAD assemblies (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo)
- +Experience with Precision Measurement & Metrology
Must-have