Job Description

Boyd Thermal by Eaton is seeking a Maintenance Technician in our Niagara Falls, NY location.

Primary Function:

Responsible for repairing and maintaining facility, machinery, and mechanical and electrical equipment. Boyd Thermal by Eaton’s Niagara Falls, NY location specializes in handcrafting precise thermal solutions for aerospace and defense customers.

This position is for 1st shift (7am-3pm). Hours may vary depending on business needs. Position will be on call for emergencies and may be asked to work weekends as needed.

Pay based on skill and experience ($26-$38/hr). Base salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Essential Functions:

· Repair and maintain Boyd Thermal by Eaton’s facility, machinery, and mechanical equipment, such as engines, motors, pneumatics, and/or production machines used in the production of heat transfer units

· Observe mechanical devices in operation and listen to sounds to identify trouble source

· Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts

· Examine form and texture of parts to detect imperfections

· Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements

· Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments

· Repair or replace defective parts

· Perform preventative maintenance on all equipment, including furnaces

· Install special functional and structural parts in devices

· Lubricate and clean parts/machines

· Set up and operate lathe, grinder, welder and/or other metalworking tools to make and repair parts

· Initiate purchase order for parts and/or machines

· Repair electrical equipment

· Maintain and repair building and grounds

· Offer assistance and guidance to others in Maintenance Department

· Use all safety devices/tools to ensure safe operation

· Wear PPE as required by assigned department and/or task (respirator, etc.)

· Inspect and record quality requirements of finished workpieces

· Ensure work area is kept clean and organized at all times

· Knowledge, understanding, and compliance with Company policies and procedures

· Make recommendations to implement improved processes and identify risks

· Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Basic qualifications:

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).
• Ability to complete basic math calculations (add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, etc.)
• Mechanically inclined and possess strong degree of attention to detail
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, including but not limited to safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Must be able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to read electrical schematics / blueprints
• Ability to write routine reports
• Ability to lift and/or move 25 - 50 pounds with or without accommodation
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communications skills required
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw and apply valid conclusions
• Ability to work alone as well as in a team-fostered environment
• Must be willing to work hours required to support operations
• All positions require use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms regulations. All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.” 
• Candidate will not need sponsorship now or in the future.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates that currently reside within the immediate geographical area (50 miles/80 kilometers) of the {Location} facility will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Electrical Certifications or similar additional certifications preferred
• Prior related work experience (3-5+ years)

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Boyd Thermal is now part of Eaton—bringing together two strong teams to serve high-growth markets like AI, aerospace, and data centers. The combination of Boyd Thermal’s advanced thermal capabilities and Eaton’s power-management expertise creates a best-in-class, end-to-end portfolio that improves reliability and speed for customers. Eaton is investing in both the technology and the people to scale globally, marking the start of a new growth chapter. As integration progresses, some employment programs or benefits may change for select employees.

Interview Requirements and Candidate Privacy Notice

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

All Job Posting Locations

Niagara Falls

Remote Type

On-Site

EEO Statement

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees.

Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.

You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

Accommodations

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