Boyd Thermal by Eaton - Maintenance Technician

Boyd; Allenton (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd Allenton, a growing manufacturing site in Allenton, WI, is seeking a Maintenance Technician to join the maintenance team. You will perform skilled maintenance across electrical, mechanical, machine systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics, with PLC troubleshooting and Allen-Bradley programming as needed.

The role requires teamwork, clear communication, and adherence to safety and quality standards, with duties including reading shop paperwork and supporting continuous improvement in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic repair.
• Experience with PLCs and programming.
• Strong reading, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to read shop paperwork and communicate with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of skilled maintenance on electrical, mechanical, heating, plumbing, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• May assign and lay out work for junior maintenance staff.
• Troubleshoot and program PLCs (Allen-Bradley).
• Evaluate and troubleshoot PLCs.
• Follow Boyd safety and OSHA guidelines and procedures; support QMS requirements.
• Maintain a clean, orderly work area and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Electrical repair

Hydraulic repair

PLC troubleshooting

PLC programming

Teamwork

Communication

Reading comprehension

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Job description

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician is a member of Boyd Allenton’s Maintenance team. Our business is quickly growing, and great team members are the foundation for our success. In a nutshell, our Maintenance Technicians are responsible for asset maintenance and preservation. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in electrical and pneumatic system troubleshooting and repair. Ability to work as a team and good communication skills are key components for success in this role.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of highly skilled maintenance work to maintain structures, electrical system, heating systems, plumbing, machine repair, hydraulics, pneumatics, etc.
• May assign, instruct, and lay out work for Maintenance Technician of lower classifications
• May troubleshoot and re-program or program and edit programmable logic controllers (Allen-Bradley)
• Evaluate and troubleshoot PLC’s
• Observe all Boyd safety and OSHA guidelines and procedures
• Support and follow the QMS requirements
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of various trades, including mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic repair is required.
• Knowledge of PLC’s
• Basic reasoning skills and language skills
• Ability to read, complete, and analyze general business and shop paperwork
• Can effectively present information and respond to questions/requests from managers, employees, and customers.
• Ability to work with people at all levels of the organization and communicate with employees professionally at all times.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on the company quality standards at all times.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good analytical and decision-making skills
• Strong organization and time management skills with the ability to prioritize work based on business needs.
• Must be able to follow directions and work in a team environment.
• Previous manufacturing experience

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, talk, and hear
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or touch tools, equipment, and/or controls
• Must have the ability to occasionally lift up to 100 pounds

This document is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for performing this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

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.

Our Allenton location offers high-pressure aluminum die-cast products. Die-casting is a versatile process for producing metal parts by forcing molten metal under pressure into steel molds or dies. Using this process, we can produce complex shape products with a high degree of accuracy and repeatability.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disabilities age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status

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

Allenton

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.

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