Assoc. Technician

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

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

• 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

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.

• 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.

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…