Additive Manufacturing Technician at Beehive Industries, LLC – Loveland, Ohio

Beehive Industries is dedicated to Powering American Defense by revolutionizing the design, development, and delivery of jet propulsion systems to support the warfighter. Through the integration of additive manufacturing, the company aims to meet the growing and urgent needs for unmanned aerial defense by dramatically improving a jet engine’s speed to market, fuel efficiency, and cost.

Founded in 2020, the company is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, with additional facilities in Knoxville, Tennessee, Loveland Ohio, and Mount Vernon, Ohio. Beehive is committed to grow and advance the defense industrial base while manufacturing exclusively in the USA. This role will be located at our ________ facility.

Role Overview

The AEC Manufacturing Technician will be responsible for Additively Enabled Casting Manufacturing (AEC) build, set-up, operation, and daily equipment checks and processes within an AS9100 manufacturing environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to join a world class Additive team in a company that offers stability, and high growth. 

What You'll Do...

• Setup, operate and maintain 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 

You have...

• Ability to work in a team-based collaborative environment where priorities change frequently 

• Casting or Machine operator experience in a manufacturing environment 

• Experience working with basic shop tools and hand tools 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issues security clearance is required. U.S. Citizenship is required, as only U.S. Citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice to have...

• Understanding of Additive or Casting processes 

• 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 

Physical Requirements

• Remain in a standing or sitting stationary position for 5-6 hours per day (1-2 hours at one time)

• Move about 5-6 hours per day (1-2 hours at one time)

• Occasionally lift or carry between 26 - 45 pounds, and frequently lift or carry up to 10 pounds

• Occasionally push or pull between 26 - 45 pounds and frequently push or pull up to 10 pounds

• Occasionally reach at or below shoulder level, in addition to reaching overhead

• Occasionally use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls

• Occasionally bend, stoop, or twist

• Occasionally crouch, kneel, and squat

• Frequently keyboard

• Occasionally climb stairs / ladders

• Effectively communicate in person and via telephone or other electronic devices

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

Beehive Industries offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes group Medical, Dental, Life, and Short and Long-Term disability coverage from day one. We also offer a generous 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a Company match. Every role at Beehive Industries is bonus eligible and will also receive equity in the company.

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.