Entry-Level Aerospace Technician: Hands-On Fabrication

Boyd; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd Thermal by Eaton is seeking an Associate Technician in the Lancaster, PA area. This entry level role supports technicians and engineers with hands-on fabrication and testing of hardware in the laboratory, with a mentor to train toward independent work.

The position emphasizes machining, soldering, brazing, welding, leak testing, and basic electrical setup, following detailed instructions and GD&T drawings.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to read detailed work instructions and basic math.
• 2-year technical degree from an accredited program preferred.
• Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret drawings (GD&T) and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Assist technicians and engineers with hands-on fabrication and testing of hardware.
• Fabricate hardware and prototypes per instructions or drawings.
• Set up and conduct tests of complete units and components under operational conditions.
• Read and interpret drawings per GD&T standards (ANSI/ASME).
• Leak check hardware using a helium mass spectrometer.

Skills

Reading docs

Basic math

Fabrication

Soldering

Welding

GD&T

Test setup

Attention to detail

Education

2-year technical degree

Tools

Milling machine

Lathe

Torch soldering

Soldering equipment

Job description

Boyd Thermal by Eaton is seeking an Associate Technician in the Lancaster, PA area. This entry level role supports technicians and engineers with hands-on fabrication and testing of hardware in the laboratory, with a mentor to train toward independent work.

The position emphasizes machining, soldering, brazing, welding, leak testing, and basic electrical setup, following detailed instructions and GD&T drawings.