Transformer Fabrication Supervisor

About the Company

Torus is headquartered in Utah and is expanding manufacturing at our 545,000-square-foot facility in Salt Lake City called GigaOne. We are the world’s first mesh energy infrastructure, uniting communities through resilient, sustainable, and intelligent power. We design, engineer, manufacture, install, and support our systems end-to-end, standing behind them throughout their lifecycle. Torus systems help reduce costs, lower emissions, and protect facilities from outages, while strengthening the security and reliability of the broader utility grid.

Torus is committed to American manufacturing, engineering excellence, and building energy systems that last. The company has raised over $267 million from investors like Magnetar, Mercado, ICONIQ, and Origin Ventures, accelerating deployment of modular power plants across utilities, data centers, and industrial sectors. At Torus, you will be part of building energy infrastructure that supports and strengthens our electrical grid, critical systems, industry, and communities for decades to come.

About the Role

As the Transformer Fabrication Supervisor, you will lead the setup, launch, and daily shop-floor execution of our new transformer manufacturing division at our GigaOne facility in Salt Lake City. Reporting to the Fabrication Manager, you will directly manage three critical production sub-lines: Laminations Manufacturing, Coil Manufacturing, and Core and Tank Assembly. In this role, you will bridge design engineering and high-volume output—mentoring a team of manufacturing technicians, optimizing core-and-coil assembly workflows, and driving strict adherence to quality and safety standards. Your leadership will directly enable Torus to deliver high-reliability, custom power components for our mesh energy infrastructure and modular power plant deployments.

Who You Are

• An Accountable Leader: You take pride in shop-floor ownership, leading from the front to build a culture of safety, quality, continuous improvement, and technical rigor.
• A Pragmatic Problem-Solver: You possess clear thinking and strong diagnostic skills to quickly resolve manufacturing bottlenecks, non-conformances, or equipment downtime.
• A Collaborative Mentor: You enjoy building and cross-training teams, translating complex engineering schematics into clear operational steps, and elevating the capabilities of your technicians.
• Quality-Driven: You maintain zero-compromise standards on electrical insulation tolerances, core clamping precision, and structural fit-ups.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise shift operations and lead personnel across three dedicated manufacturing lines: Laminations Manufacturing, Coil Manufacturing, and Core & Tank Assembly.
• Manage daily production scheduling, material flow, and labor allocation to meet target production rates while minimizing work-in-progress bottlenecks.
• Provide direct hands-on technical leadership in silicon steel slitting/stacking, layer/disc coil winding, core lacing, structural clamping, and final tank fit-up.
• Interpret engineering drawings, single-line schematics, mechanical assemblies, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) to establish clear manufacturing processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Partner with Quality Assurance to perform root-cause analysis on non-conformances, enforce strict electrical/dimensional tolerance standards, and drive yield improvements.
• Oversee shop-floor safety programs, ensuring strict compliance with OSHA regulations, overhead crane/hoist safety, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and PPE requirements.
• Train, onboard, and evaluate Transformer Manufacturing Technicians, building a versatile, cross-trained workforce.
• Utilize ERP systems (NetSuite) to track job traveler routings, inventory consumption, and production metrics (OEE, labor hours).
• Drive 5S, Lean, and Kaizen initiatives across the transformer fabrication area to improve shop-floor safety, ergonomics, and throughput.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• 3 to 5+ years of experience supervising operations in transformer manufacturing, heavy electromechanical production, or motor/generator fabrication.
• Demonstrated hands-on expertise in transformer sub-assembly processes, including steel lamination processing, precision magnet wire coil winding, core lacing, or transformer tanking/sealing.
• Proven track record of direct supervisory leadership on a fast-paced manufacturing shop floor.
• Ability to read and interpret complex 2D/3D mechanical drawings, structural weldments, and electrical single-line schematics.
• Strong working knowledge of hand/power tools, torque specs, precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers), and basic electrical test equipment.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and standard Microsoft Office / digital shop-floor tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Technology, or equivalent trade school completion/apprenticeship.
• Experience with liquid-filled transformer tanking processes (vacuum drying, oil filling, bushing installation, tap changer setup).
• Overhead crane and rigging safety certification or experience supervising heavy overhead maneuvers.
• Formal training in Lean Manufacturing, 5S, or Six Sigma methodologies.

Additional Details

All candidates are subject to a background check. The role is onsite at our Salt Lake City headquarters, GigaOne. This position requires travel to China in mid/late September for approximately 2-3 weeks for training on our transformers. A current passport is required.

Applicants must already have legal authorization to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Capability to stand, bend, and execute repetitive tasks for prolonged periods.
• Ability to read, identify, and observe details, color-coding, and fine print at close range on engineering drawings.
• Ability to don personal protective equipment, including respiratory protection, coveralls, ear protection, gloves, eye protection, and a safety helmet.
• Ability to observe, detect, and respond to audible and visual machine malfunction warnings.
• Ability to communicate information clearly so others can understand.
• Must report to work reliably with full and unimpaired skills and judgment to safely execute job duties.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English is required.

Benefits

• Financial Employee Rewards Package including equity.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Torus-paid life and AD&D insurance with the option to purchase additional coverage.
• Voluntary short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Health Benefits Package: Choice between traditional PPO or HSA-eligible medical plans with Torus covering 50% of medical premiums; dental and vision insurance.
• Access to telehealth services, mental health support and coaching, and exclusive discounts on brands, dining, and entertainment.
• 10 days annual PTO and 10 paid company holidays.
• Waiting period-free 100% paid parental leave.

Culture & Community

• Regular company-wide offsites to showcase progress and learnings.
• Torus-branded gear for team members.
• Peer Recognition Program.
• Fully stocked break rooms with free snacks and drinks.