Machinist - Contract at Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fusion Energy, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

  • Formal trades or apprenticeship programs
  • Higher level trade school certification or degree
  • 5 years experience in CNC machine trade
  • Good computer skills
  • Experience programming with CAD
  • Basic knowledge of G-code
  • Strong work ethic and high attention to detail
  • Flexible ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
  • Ability to manage sensitive and sometimes confidential information
  • Great communication skills
  • Openness to working overtime or to arrange start time to benefit part run times as required
  • Basic knowledge of welding and torches
  • Knowledge of how to use a plasma cutter
  • Basic knowledge of sheet metal fabrication
  • Trained in time management
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics
  • Perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
  • Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally

Responsibilities

  • Safely program, set-up and operate multiple CNC equipment with minimal assistance
  • Simultaneously operate more than one CNC machine at a time
  • Read and adhere to all verbal and written processes
  • Inspect product utilizing visual and hand inspection equipment (microscopes, vernier calipers, micrometers, drop indicators, profilometer, etc.)
  • Inspect, change and make offsets to cutting tooling in CNC equipment
  • Use 5S to maintain a clean and safe workspace
  • Perform daily preventative maintenance on equipment
  • Interact in a professional manner with coworkers on a daily basis
  • Machine or modify parts per use of verbal communication, drawings and solid models using standard machine shop tooling such as 3 axis machining centers, waterjet, Trak mill and lathe, surface grinder and standard equipment

Skills

CNC programming
CNC machining
G-code
CAD
vernier calipers
micrometers
surface grinder
waterjet
3-axis machining
5S

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Develops and commercializes fusion energy systems

About Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Commonwealth Fusion Systems focuses on developing fusion energy as a clean and sustainable power source. The company utilizes advanced magnet technology, created in partnership with MIT, to build smaller and more affordable fusion systems called tokamaks. These devices use magnetic fields to confine plasma in a toroidal shape, which is an effective method for achieving fusion. Currently, CFS is manufacturing high-temperature superconducting magnets and constructing SPARC, the first commercially-relevant net energy fusion machine. The success of SPARC is intended to lead to the development of ARC, the first fusion power plant. CFS differentiates itself from competitors by its commitment to scientific integrity and a mission-driven approach, focusing on delivering cost-competitive fusion energy to help combat climate change. The ultimate goal is to provide a reliable and abundant energy source for energy providers and industries that require significant power.

Harvard, MassachusettsHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$1,958.7MTotal Funding
GRANTCompany Stage
EnergyIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

12.5 Company-wide Holidays
Our vacation policy is 'take vacation'
Our sick time policy is 'get better and try not to make others sick'
Generous parental leave policy
Health Reimbursement
Health, Dependent Care, & Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Accounts
Delta Dental, Blue 20/20 Vision optional
Wellbeing / Headspace coverage
Short-term & long-term disability
Life and AD&D insurance
401K

Risks

Competition from companies like TAE Technologies could impact CFS's market position.
Reliance on rare-earth materials poses supply chain risks.
Public perception of nuclear fusion technology remains uncertain.

Differentiation

CFS uses rare-earth barium copper oxide superconductor technology for energy development.
CFS collaborates with MIT for advanced fusion research and magnet technology.
CFS is building SPARC, the first commercially-relevant net energy fusion machine.

Upsides

CFS plans to build the world's first commercial fusion power plant in Virginia.
Increased investment in fusion energy startups indicates strong investor interest.
Government net-zero targets align with CFS's clean energy mission.

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