Additive Manufacturing Technician

Knoxville, TN

At Beehive Industries, we believe there is a better way to meet our clients' needs. Through Additive Manufacturing, Beehive Industries helps clients achieve more than what has ever been thought possible. This role will be located at our Knoxville, TN facility.

Overview:  

The Additive Manufacturing Technician will be responsible for metal Additive Manufacturing (AM) build setup and extraction, operation, and preventive maintenance of the AM machines, processing equipment and processes within an AS9100 manufacturing environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to join a world class AM team in a company that offers stability, and high growth. 

Responsibilities:  

  • Setup, operate and maintain metal additive manufacturing machines 
  • Monitor and record operational information such as functional issues, material consumption rates and build completion dates
  • Follow work orders, procedures, specifications, and test instructions
  • Work from and read blueprints as well as setting and checking work to various quality control gages with a high attention to detail
  • Measure parts using applicable tools and software and reporting results
  • Review work instructions for additional information and special needs
  • Responsible for working in compliance with all Quality Management Systems
  • Troubleshooting and identification of machine and manufacturing issues

Required Qualifications:

  • Ability to work in a team-based collaborative environment where priorities change frequently
  • Machine operator experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience working with basic shop tools and hand tools
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work 12-hour shifts and weekends (days only)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Understanding of the Additive Manufacturing and process parameter development
  • Experience operating additive manufacturing equipment
  • Experience operating L-PBF AM equipment including SLM, EOS, and Concept Laser machines
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

You will find this position very satisfying if you have a(n): 

  • Roll up your sleeves attitude 
  • Teamwork centric orientation 
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with some ambiguity 
  • Passion about your work and look forward to bringing great contributions to the team 
  • Have experience working in a start-up or small to medium size company 
  • Generally positive and optimistic approach to most challenges 

If this sounds like you, please apply with your resume. This could be the opportunity you are looking for to expand your skills, contribute to a winning company, and work with talented people who love what they do and take pride in our company.  

Beehive Industries offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes group Medical, Dental, Life, and Short and Long-Term disability coverages. We also offer a generous 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a Company match.  

Beehive Industries is committed to full compliance with applicable anti-discrimination laws. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We strive to create an inclusive work environment and will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 


JOB CODE: 1000115