Assoc. Technician

Boyd Thermal by Eaton; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd Thermal by Eaton in Lancaster, PA is seeking an Associate Technician. This entry-level role supports technicians and engineers in fabricating and testing hardware for aerospace and defense applications.

You'll work with mentors to learn equipment use and general shop practices, with the aim of becoming independent. Travel and physical duties are as described in the posting, in a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualifications

• Reading detailed work instructions and basic math skills required.
• Fabricate hardware per engineering drawings using milling machines or lathes.
• Solder components with torch, hot plate or oven; ensure proper flux and bonding.
• Braze components using torch or furnace as needed.
• Occasionally weld components; understand welding processes and design.
• Leak check hardware with a helium mass spectrometer.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings per GD&T (ANSI/ASME).
• Set up and conduct tests of complete units and components.
• Fabricate hardware and prototypes per instructions or drawings.
• Perform minor electrical work to set up tests.

Skills

Reading & math

Fabrication

Soldering

Welding

GD&T reading

Interpreting drawings

Education

2 year technical degree

Tools

Milling machine

Lathe

Soldering equipment

Torch

Welding equipment

Job description

Job Description

Boyd Thermal by Eaton is seeking an Associate Technician in our Lancaster, PA location.

Primary Functions

The Associate Technician position is entry level. The Associate Technician is expected to assist other technicians and engineers with “hands‑on” fabrication and testing of hardware in the laboratory. The Associate Technician will be assigned a mentor who will teach and train them to use the equipment in the laboratory with the objective of becoming able to work independently. This role plays a critical part in maintaining the quality and precision of components used in aerospace and defense applications. Your attention to detail and commitment to excellence will have a direct impact on our operational success and customer satisfaction.

Essential Functions

• Ability to read and understand detailed work instructions and basic math skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to machine or modify simple components made from aluminum, copper, or steel using a milling machine or lathe.
• Demonstrate the ability to solder components together using a torch, hot plate or oven. Understand the processes (flux and solder) needed to bond aluminum and copper components
• Able to braze components together using a torch or furnance
• Occasionally weld components together. Must be able to understand the welding process and weld design.
• Must be ableto effectively leak check hardware using a helium mass spectrometer
• Perform minor electrical work to setup tests.
• Demonstrate the ability to 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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• 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

• 2 year technical degree from an accredited trade school, college or university with less than 5 year’s work experience.
• Has the ability to read, analyze, and interpret general technical procedures and instructions. Has the ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures. Has the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and employees.
• Basic Math skills are required including Addition, Subtraction, Division and Multiplication.
• Ability to apply common sense and to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Has working knowledge for using Microsoft’s Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is required to stand; walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. In addition, the position requires occasional travel on airplanes and automobiles to visit vendors, carry out tests at a facility, repair equipment, and deliver hardware.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All Job Posting Locations

Lancaster

Remote Type

On-Site

EEO Statement

Boyd Corp is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.