Lead Assembly Technician - Second Shift

Location: Devens, Massachusetts, United States; on-site, second shift from 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm

Salary: $32–$52 per hour plus a 10% second-shift differential, equity, and benefits

Company

hirify.global develops commercially viable fusion power plants and is building the SPARC tokamak to accelerate the transition to fusion energy.

What you will do

• Coordinate daily assembly activities and assign technicians and technician teams according to schedule priorities.
• Review work orders covering mechanical, welding, electrical, and lifting tasks.
• Oversee the handling, alignment, lifting, and mechanical integration of coils, vacuum vessels, instrumentation, support structures, tooling, diagnostics, and superconducting cable bundles.
• Participate in major on-site component lifts and movements and coordinate specialized external work teams.
• Provide shift kick-off and hand-off reports, track completed work, and communicate operational status to the Assembly team.
• Troubleshoot assembly issues, develop workarounds, escalate non-conformances, and coordinate with engineering, metrology, quality, and testing teams.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience in a highly technical assembly role, such as aerospace, semiconductor, oil and gas, power plants, wind, racing, or automotive.
• 2–3 years of experience overseeing a team of five or more people and experience completing large-scale projects end to end.
• Experience assisting lifting operations and knowledge of joining and integration methods, including bolted interfaces, flanges, welding, and epoxies.
• Ability to work on-site in Devens, Massachusetts, including platforms around 25 feet high, confined spaces, and environments with industrial hazards.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs and willingness to work occasional required nights, weekends, on-call shifts, or travel.

Nice to have

• 10+ years in a highly technical assembly role or 3+ years leading a team of ten or more.
• Forklift operation, basic machining, tooling design, fixture construction, or rigging and heavy-component lifting experience.
• Experience with JIRA, Manufacturo, metrology tools, precision alignment, vacuum systems, clean rooms, or cryogenic systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Safety-focused work addressing hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, and cryogenics.
• Equity and competitive compensation.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance and a 401(k) with employer matching.
• 13 company-wide holidays, flexible vacation days, 10 sick days, and generous parental leave.
• Professional growth opportunities and team-building activities.