Lead Production Technician (Fusion Energy)

Location: On-site in Somerville, Massachusetts, United States

Salary: $32–$52 per hour, plus 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 train technicians and welders building electromechanical parts and assemblies.
• Coordinate production schedules, resourcing, quality, cost, delivery, safety, and workplace cleanliness.
• Perform production hardware builds using procedures, specifications, and test instructions.
• Work with manufacturing engineers and technicians to develop and qualify new manufacturing techniques and processes.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing discrepancies and drive continuous improvement.
• Use precision tools and support assembly and testing across mechanical, electrical, magnetic, cryogenic, pressure, vacuum, and pneumatic systems.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of formal leadership experience in manufacturing.
• At least 6 years of technical experience across areas such as mechanical and electrical assembly, plumbing, vacuum systems, epoxy potting, injection molding, cryogenic systems, soldering, and wiring.
• Strong communication, accountability, attention to detail, cleanliness, and ability to lead a team with clear direction.
• Ability to work hands-on through projects from assembly to testing and to work independently when required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work around industrial hazards including high voltage, cryogenics, strong magnets, heat, cold, noise, fumes, and lead.

Nice to have

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

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-paced, collaborative environment focused on integrity, execution, impact, and continuous self-critique.
• Competitive compensation with equity.
• Company holidays, flexible vacation, sick days, and parental leave.
• Health, dental, vision insurance, and a 401(k) with employer matching.
• Professional growth opportunities and team-building activities.
• Occasional nights, weekends, on-call work, and travel may be required.