Assoc. Technician

About the role

Boyd Thermal by Eaton is seeking an Associate Technician for its Lancaster, PA facility. This is an on‑site, entry‑level position that assists technicians and engineers with hands‑on fabrication and testing of hardware in the laboratory, working under a mentor to become independent. The role supports aerospace and defense applications where attention to detail and precision are critical.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand detailed work instructions and apply basic math skills.
• Machine or modify simple components made from aluminum, copper, or steel using a milling machine or lathe.
• Solder components together using a torch, hot plate or oven; understand flux and solder processes for bonding aluminum and copper.
• Braze components together using a torch or furnace.
• Occasionally weld components together; understand welding process and weld design.
• Effectively leak check hardware using a helium mass spectrometer.
• Perform minor electrical work to set up tests.
• Fabricate hardware and prototypes per instructions or engineering drawings.
• Read and interpret drawings per geometric dimension and tolerance (GD&T) standards (ANSI/ASME).
• Set up and conduct tests of complete units and components under operational conditions.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR (U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee); Eaton will not provide immigration sponsorship or support for this position.
• No relocation benefit is offered; only candidates residing within 50 miles (80 km) of the Lancaster facility will be considered.
• Preferred: 2‑year technical degree from an accredited trade school, college or university with less than 5 years of work experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general technical procedures and instructions.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and employees.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication).
• Ability to apply common sense and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear; required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel; must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel by airplane and automobile may be required to visit vendors, carry out tests at a facility, repair equipment, and deliver hardware.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.