Lead Production Technician - Weekend Second Shift (Fri, Sat, Sun)

Location: Devens, Massachusetts, United States; on-site. Weekend second shift: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 6 p.m.–6 a.m.

Salary: $32–$52 per hour, plus 30% shift differential, equity, and benefits.

Company

hirify.global develops commercially viable fusion power plants and high-temperature superconducting magnet technology.

What you will do

• Lead, hire, and support the training of technicians and welders building electromechanical parts and assemblies.
• Coordinate production schedules, resources, quality requirements, cost, and delivery.
• Work with manufacturing engineers and technicians to develop and qualify manufacturing techniques and processes.
• Build production hardware according to procedures, specifications, test instructions, and schedules.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing discrepancies and drive continuous improvement.
• Promote safety, work-area cleanliness, performance accountability, and clear team communication.

Requirements

• High school diploma, equivalency certificate, or higher.
• At least 2 years of formal leadership experience in manufacturing.
• At least 6 years of technical experience including mechanical and electrical assembly, plumbing, vacuum systems, epoxy potting, injection molding, cryogenic systems, soldering, or wiring.
• Ability to lead a team, provide precise direction, work independently, and communicate daily and weekly goals.
• Ability to use mechanical and precision-calibrated tools, including torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, and hand and power tools.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, work extended periods standing or sitting, and work nights, weekends, or occasional on-call shifts.

Nice to have

• Experience with Lean manufacturing, 5S, or Six Sigma.
• Experience with winding equipment.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven work focused on the transition to fusion energy.
• Safety compliance is required in an industrial environment involving potential heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, and cryogenics.
• Company-wide holidays, flexible vacation days, and 10 sick days.
• Health, dental, vision, and 401(k) with employer matching.
• Equity, parental leave, professional growth opportunities, and team-building activities.