Maintenance Supervisor - 1st Shift

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.

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, we invite you to apply for the Maintenance Supervisor position at Eaton in Woburn.

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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Remote Type

EEO Statement

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