John Boyles
About John Boyles
John Boyles is a Heat Treater A (Shift Lead) at Bodycote in Syracuse, New York, with extensive experience in heat treating and quality assurance. He has held various positions in the industry since 2004 and has a background in criminal justice studies.
Current Role at Bodycote
John Boyles currently serves as Heat Treater A (Shift Lead) at Bodycote in Syracuse, New York. He has held this position since 2021. In his role, he specializes in the operation of Integral Quench (IQ) and Vacuum furnaces. He performs System Accuracy Tests (SATs) and Temperature Uniformity Surveys (TUSs) on all furnaces at the new Bodycote facility. Additionally, he assists the Quality Manager at Bodycote Syracuse.
Previous Experience at Bodycote
Prior to his current role, John Boyles worked at Bodycote in various capacities. He served as Team Lead/Shipping and Receiving from 2018 to 2021 and as Heat Treater B from 2016 to 2021. He also held the position of Pyro Technician B for a brief period in 2021. His extensive experience at Bodycote includes transitioning to a Quality Technician position after the opening of the new facility in 2020.
Work History in the Syracuse Area
John Boyles has a diverse work history in the Syracuse, New York area. He worked at Redbox Automated Retail, LLC as FSR 2 from 2011 to 2016. He also held a position at Syracuse Heat Treating Corp as Floater A from 2004 to 2010. Additionally, he worked briefly as a Line Service Technician at Signature Flight Support in 2017. His experience spans multiple roles in the heat treating and service industries.
Education and Training
John Boyles studied Criminal Justice and Corrections at Onondaga Community College from 2000 to 2001. Although he did not achieve a degree, his education provided foundational knowledge relevant to his career. His training in industry standards includes familiarity with AMS2759 and AMS2750 specifications, which are critical for quality assurance in heat treatment processes.
Involvement in Combat Sports
In addition to his technical career, John Boyles has been actively involved in combat sports. He formerly held the position of Event Supervisor/Director for NUWAY Combat Sports. He has worked with several MMA management companies, including KO Dynasty, the Combat Sports Agency, and Bombsquad Sports Management. He was part of the original planning team for Gladius Fights LLC, an amateur MMA promotion based in New York.