Manufacturing Specialist - Third Shift

About the role

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy. The Manufacturing Specialist role supports production process improvements and manufacturing efficiency improvements, working collaboratively with the manufacturing and equipment engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Brainstorm, trial, and implement continuous improvement projects to reduce build hours & defects
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team of manufacturing engineers, equipment engineers, and technicians to develop and qualify new manufacturing techniques and processes
• Document manufacturing systems downtime for frequency and duration
• Troubleshoot and resolve downtime with a focus on continuous improvement
• Design, build, and commission electromechanical equipment and tooling for process and/or efficiency improvements
• Write and update process work instructions
• Troubleshoot and resolve nonconformances and production blockers
• Perform R&D and prototype hardware builds with minimal documentation and oversight
• Use various mechanical and precision calibrated tools such as torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, and hand tools

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience with a variety of technical skills such as mechanical and electrical assembly
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Efficient use of hand tools
• Electro-mechanical system troubleshooting
• Proficiency with MS Office products such as Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Visio
• Commitment to safety and quality
• Ability to identify business/process improvement opportunities and communicate them to team and management
• Can create and monitor team performance metrics
• Desire to work and contribute in a fast-paced, startup environment with daily changes
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and teamwork skills
• Bonus points for: Associate degree in Engineering related field or higher, Experience with lean manufacturing, 5S, and Six Sigma principles, Experience with manufacturing equipment development, Electro-mechanical system design, Electro-mechanical system maintenance, Ability to represent the Company in a positive and professional manner at all times

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

• Must-have requirements

Benefits

• 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

Pay

$30 - $43 per hour + 15% differential

Schedule

Nights/Weekends/On-call occasionally