Maintenance Supervisor - 1st Shift

About the role

Boyd Thermal by Eaton is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor at the Woburn, MA facility. Eaton is a global leader in intelligent power management serving customers in over 160 countries. Following the acquisition of Boyd Corporation’s aerospace and defense business, Eaton is expanding capabilities in high-performance thermal management solutions. The Woburn site specializes in the design and manufacturing of Aluminum Vacuum Brazed Heat Exchangers and Cold Plates for critical aerospace and defense applications. The Maintenance Supervisor will lead day‑to‑day maintenance operations, reporting to the Process Engineering Manager, ensuring maximum equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and supporting continuous production excellence in a high‑precision aerospace manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a team of maintenance technicians responsible for repair, preventive maintenance, and optimization of manufacturing equipment (vacuum brazing furnaces, CNC machines, machining centers, and supporting systems).
• Utilize FIXX CMMS software to schedule, track, and document all maintenance activities, including work orders, spare parts inventory, and equipment history.
• Focus on improving equipment uptime and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventive maintenance programs to reduce unplanned downtime.
• Introduce predictive maintenance techniques (vibration analysis, thermography, etc.) where applicable.
• Provide hands‑on leadership during equipment breakdowns, rapidly diagnosing issues and coordinating repairs to minimize production impact.
• Support root cause analysis for recurring equipment failures in collaboration with the Process Engineering team.
• Champion a strong safety culture, ensuring all maintenance activities comply with OSHA, Eaton EHS standards, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures; conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate maintenance technicians; develop technical skills within the team, including equipment‑specific training for brazing and precision machining systems.
• Participate in Tier II and Tier III meetings to report on maintenance performance and contribute to site‑wide improvement initiatives; work closely with Process Engineering and Production teams to support process optimization and new equipment installation.
• Manage spare parts inventory to ensure critical components are available while controlling costs; assist in developing and managing the maintenance department budget.

Requirements

• Minimum of eight (8) years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a lead or supervisor.
• Experience with industrial equipment such as vacuum furnaces, CNC machinery, and precision machining tools.
• Proven experience with CMMS systems.
• Candidates must reside within 50 miles of Woburn, MA; no relocation benefit offered.
• Eaton will not consider applicants requiring immigration sponsorship or support (no CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, F‑1 to H‑1B, H‑1B cap registration, O‑1, E‑3, TN, I‑485 job portability, etc.).

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related technical field (preferred).
• Aerospace and/or defense experience (preferred).
• FIXX experience (preferred).

Skills & Competencies

• Solid knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team‑building abilities.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development within a growing aerospace business unit.

Pay

• Base compensation: $95,000‑$105,000, bonus eligible.