Full-Time
Furnace Technician
1st Shift
Boyd
1,001-5,000 employees
Thermal management and sealing solutions provider
Compensation Overview
$25 - $28/hr
No H1B Sponsorship
Niagara Falls, NY, USA
In Person
Only candidates residing within 50 miles of Niagara Falls, NY will be considered; no relocation benefit is offered.
Bachelor's
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- Ability to complete basic math calculations using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals in all units of measure.
- Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions and correspondence.
- Mechanical aptitude and strong attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw and apply valid conclusions.
- Ability to be cross-trained throughout the manufacturing facility.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Employment immigration sponsorship or support is not available, including CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, and I-485 job portability.
- Candidates must reside within 50 miles of Niagara Falls, New York.
- Operate a brazing oven to create strong, leak-proof joints in heat transfer units.
- Read and interpret blueprints or job orders to determine product specifications.
- Prepare units by inspecting, measuring, adjusting, and securing components; complete oven logs before placing units in the braze oven.
- Ensure the proper oven program and thermocouples are used.
- Square, flatten, and measure units after brazing.
- Inspect and accurately record quality requirements for finished units.
- Move finished units to the proper location with appropriate identification paperwork.
- Use safety devices and tools to ensure safe operation.
- Keep the work area clean and organized.
- Support team development by sharing best practices and assisting with coworker training as needed.
- Comply with Boyd policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).
- Prior related work experience of at least one year.
- Ability to use micrometers, calipers, and other measuring tools.
- Ability to read and work to set tolerances and work from blueprints.
- Ability to set up and operate braze furnaces.
Boyd Corporation designs and manufactures thermal management and environmental sealing solutions for electronics. Its products help remove heat from components and shield assemblies from dust, moisture, and other elements, enabling reliable operation of systems in data centers, electric vehicles, medical devices, and other high-growth markets. The company achieves this with a global mix of engineered materials, custom heat exchangers and interfaces, seals, and system integration services. Boyd differentiates itself through its scale, broad portfolio, and a history of strategic acquisitions (such as Aavid Thermalloy, GMN, and the Durbin Group) that expand capabilities in liquid cooling, HMIs, and advanced seals, allowing it to serve as a single partner for complex cooling and protection needs. The company's goal is to be a trusted technology partner powering essential systems by delivering tailored thermal management and environmental sealing solutions at scale.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Modesto, California
Founded
1949
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Boyd’s 2026 separation leaves a cleaner standalone capital structure under Goldman Sachs Alternatives.
- Boyd’s Gentex repeat award strengthens pricing power and customer retention in 2026.
- Boyd’s manufacturing and service footprint still supports aerospace and industrial program wins.
What critics are saying
- Eaton owns Thermal now; Boyd lost its highest-growth business on March 12, 2026.
- Boyd’s standalone Engineered Materials depends on cyclical auto and industrial spending.
- Without Thermal, Boyd loses AI data-center exposure and a key valuation premium.
What makes Boyd unique
- Boyd’s engineered materials seals, shields, insulates, and protects high-performance customer applications.
- Boyd kept separate leadership, R&D, sales, and support teams through the 2026 Thermal sale.
- Boyd won Gentex Supplier of the Year again on April 9, 2026.
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6 month growth
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↑ 2%Eaton's targeted acquisitions are boosting data-center and aerospace exposure, expanding its technology portfolio and strengthening growth across key markets.
Eaton has completed its acquisition of Boyd Thermal, a leading liquid-cooling solutions provider for data centres, from Goldman Sachs Asset Management. The deal enhances Eaton's position as an end-to-end solution provider offering integrated grid-to-chip solutions for AI-driven data centre demands. Boyd Thermal, founded in 1928, employs over 6,000 people across manufacturing sites in North America, Asia and Europe. The company specialises in thermal components, systems and ruggedised solutions for data centres, aerospace and industrial markets. Eaton expects the acquisition to be accretive to adjusted earnings in the second year following completion. Boyd Thermal will be integrated into Eaton's Electrical Global business segment. The combined entity aims to deliver integrated power and cooling solutions addressing accelerating AI infrastructure requirements.
Boyd receives Gold Tier Partner 2 Win Award from BAE Systems. Boyd demonstrates high quality and on-time delivery excellence with another BAE system Supplier Award Win. Boca Raton, FL - February 25, 2026 - Boyd, whose rugged, high-quality technologies enable critical aerospace and defense applications, announced it received a Gold Tier Supplier Award from BAE Systems. Boyd's exceptional performance and contributions helped support supply-chain success for BAE Systems' Electronic Systems sector. This newest recognition follows Boyd winning BAE Systems' Silver Tier Supplier Award last year, demonstrating continued excellence and improvement. "We are honored to receive Gold Tier recognition from our valued customer, BAE Systems," said Doug Britt, Boyd Chief Executive Officer. "Earning this top tier award highlights our unwavering commitment to quality, delivery excellence, and continuous improvement." BAE Systems' Partner 2 Win program recognizes operational excellence in its supply chain. Earning Gold indicates Boyd consistently delivers near-zero defect products on time in multiple categories, demonstrating reliability, precision, and operational excellence in mission-critical systems. Gold Tier acknowledges suppliers that exceed quality metrics with less than 233 defects per million parts (DPPM) and 100% on-time delivery. Boyd's aerospace and defense thermal technologies are designed to operate in the most dynamic, demanding environments which include flight, space exploration, and satellite communications. The company's solutions are optimized for durability, performance, and efficiency, enabling customers to deploy higher-density electronics with minimal maintenance. Boyd's manufacturing expedites customer speed to deployment through scalable, dependable systems. Boyd translates these dependable A&D products, such as liquid cold plates and heat exchangers, into other challenging markets that demand high reliability solutions such as data centers and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, accelerating customer success across each industry the company serves. Have questions? Boyd Corporation is ready to help!
Boyd has announced a major expansion of its liquid cooling manufacturing facility in Juarez, Mexico, more than doubling capacity from 217,000 to approximately 460,000 square feet. The expansion aims to meet growing demand for AI data centre cooling systems from hyperscalers, colocation providers and enterprise customers. The facility specialises in coolant distribution units ranging from 0.5 to 5 megawatts, with plans to deliver higher performance levels. Boyd Juarez manufactures liquid cooling solutions including CDUs, direct-to-chip liquid cold plates, cooling loops and in-rack manifolds. "We anticipate AI data centre customer needs and market dynamics allowing continuous alignment of our operations, manufacturing capacity, and technology investments for cooling up to 5 MW and beyond," said David Huang, Boyd President of the Thermal Solutions Division.
Eaton to buy Boyd Thermal for $9.5B in data center play. Deal is expected to close in Q2 2026. Eaton power block An Eaton power block. (Eaton Corp.) Eaton Corp. agreed to buy liquid cooling specialist Boyd Thermal for $9.5 billion to capitalize on heavy demand related to artificial intelligence data centers. Eaton, a more than century-old power management company, is acquiring the Boyd Corp. unit from Goldman Sachs Asset Management, according to a statement Nov. 3. The deal is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026. The acquisition gives Eaton a portfolio of thermal-management products designed to control excess heat from data centers or in other applications across the industrial and aerospace sectors. Boyd Thermal's 2026 sales are forecast at $1.7 billion, the majority of which will come from liquid cooling. Eaton shares fell 1.8% as of 7:13 a.m. before regular trading in New York.