Maintenance Supervisor - 1st Shift

Boyd Thermal by Eaton; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd Thermal by Eaton is seeking a hands‑on Maintenance Supervisor at our Woburn, MA site to lead day‑to‑day maintenance, optimize equipment reliability, and drive a culture of safety and efficiency in high‑precision aerospace manufacturing. The role emphasizes preventive/predictive maintenance, OEE improvement, and team leadership.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in manufacturing maintenance, CMMS experience (FIXX), and a background with vacuum furnaces/CNC equipment.

Qualifications

• Eight+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• At least one year of experience as a lead or Supervisor.
• Experience with vacuum furnaces, CNC machinery, and precision machining tools.
• Proven experience with CMMS systems.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.
• No relocation benefit is offered; candidates must reside within 50 miles of Woburn, MA.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance technicians for repair, preventive maintenance, and optimization of manufacturing equipment (vacuum furnaces, CNC machines, machining centers, and related systems).
• Use FIXX CMMS to schedule, track, and document 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; introduce predictive maintenance techniques where applicable.
• Provide hands‑on leadership during equipment breakdowns and coordinate rapid repairs to minimize production impact; support root cause analysis with Process Engineering.
• Champion a strong safety culture; ensure maintenance activities comply with OSHA, EHS standards, and LOTO procedures; conduct safety audits.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate maintenance technicians; develop team skills including brazing and precision machining systems.
• Participate in Tier II/III meetings; collaborate with Process Engineering and Production teams for optimization and new equipment installation.
• Manage spare parts inventory and assist in developing the maintenance department budget.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Troubleshooting

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Lean manufacturing

Blueprints reading

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering/Industrial Maintenance

Tools

FIXX CMMS

Job description

Job Description

Boyd Thermal by Eaton is currently seeking a Maintenance Supervisor at our Woburn, MA facility.

Eaton is a global leader in intelligent power management, serving customers in more than 160 countries. Following our recent acquisition of Boyd Corporation’s aerospace and defense business, we are expanding our capabilities in high-performance thermal management solutions. The Woburn facility specializes in the design and manufacturing of Aluminum Vacuum Brazed Heat Exchangers and Cold Plates for critical aerospace and defense applications. We are seeking a hands‑on Maintenance Supervisor to ensure maximum equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and support continuous production excellence.

Job Description

Boyd Thermal by Eaton is currently seeking a Maintenance Supervisor at our Woburn, MA facility.

Position Summary

The Maintenance Supervisor will lead the day‑to‑day maintenance operations at the Woburn site, reporting to the Process Engineering Manager. This role is responsible for maintaining and optimizing all manufacturing equipment, implementing preventive and predictive maintenance programs, and driving a culture of safety and reliability in support of high‑precision aerospace manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Maintenance & Reliability

• Supervise and lead a team of maintenance technicians responsible for the 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).

Preventive & Predictive Maintenance

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventive maintenance programs to reduce unplanned downtime.


• Introduce predictive maintenance techniques (vibration analysis, thermography, etc.) where applicable.

Troubleshooting & Repair

• 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.

Safety and Compliance

• 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 for maintenance tasks.

Team Leadership & Development

• Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate maintenance technicians.


• Develop technical skills within the team, including equipment‑specific training for brazing and precision machining systems.

Continuous Improvement

• 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.

Inventory & Budget Management

• Manage spare parts inventory to ensure critical components are available while controlling costs.


• Assist in developing and managing the maintenance department budget.

Basic Required Qualifications

• A minimum of eight (8) years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.


• A 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.


• 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.


• No relocation benefit is offered for this position. Only candidates residing within the immediate area of Woburn, MA (50 miles) will be considered for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related technical field.


• Aerospace and/or defense experience.


• FIXX experience

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.

What We Offer

Eaton provides competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development within a growing aerospace business unit.

If you are a proactive, safety‑focused maintenance leader with a passion for keeping precision manufacturing equipment running at peak performance.

This follows the same professional format and tone as the previous descriptions. It ties in nicely with the Process Engineering Manager role (who oversees Maintenance) and references the specific equipment and software mentioned earlier.

Let me know if you'd like any tweaks, such as making it more senior/junior, adding specific certifications (e.g., HVAC, electrical), or creating more roles!

Base Compensation is $95,000-$105,000, bonus eligible.

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All Job Posting Locations

Woburn

Remote Type

On‑Site

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