Manufacturing Technician, Advanced Castings Contractor 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 Centennial, 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 Loveland, Ohio facility.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and adaptable Manufacturing Technician, Advanced Casting Contractor to help establish and operate our additively enabled casting operations. In this role, you will be on the ground floor of integrating cutting-edge additive manufacturing with traditional foundry processes. Your primary focus will be operating and maintaining 3D ceramic printers to produce complex casting cores, preparing those cores for the casting process, and supporting the metal pouring and post-casting operations.

What You'll Do...

• Additive Manufacturing - Ceramic Cores
• • Set up, operate, and troubleshoot 3D ceramic printers to manufacture high-precision casting cores
  • Manage raw materials, including the preparation, loading, and safe handling of ceramic powders
  • Perform critical post-processing of printed cores, including cleaning, support removal, curing, and sintering operations
  • Inspect printed cores for dimensional accuracy and structural integrity prior to the casting phase
• Casting Operations & Processing

• • Prepare and assemble 3D-printed ceramic cores into molds/flasks for the metal casting process
  • Support the melting and pouring of metal alloys, ensuring proper temperatures and techniques are used to interface with the ceramic cores
  • Perform post-casting operations, including knockout, chemical leaching, or mechanical removal of the ceramic cores from the finished metal parts
  • Inspect finished castings for surface finish, internal core removal, and basic defects
• Process Development & Maintenance

• • Collaborate with the engineering team to help stand up the new production line, providing frontline feedback on equipment performance and process flow
  • Assist in drafting and refining Standard Operating Procedures for the new additive casting workflow
  • Perform routine preventative maintenance and calibration on both 3D printing equipment and casting machinery
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, strictly adhering to PPE and safety protocols for both chemical handling and thermal hazards

You have...

• High school diploma or equivalent (an associate’s degree or trade certification in manufacturing, materials science, or a related field is a plus)
• Experience in a manufacturing, foundry, or industrial environment
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and comfort working with complex industrial machinery
• Ability to strictly follow safety protocols regarding high temperatures, heavy lifting, and hazardous materials
• Strong attention to detail, specifically for inspecting complex internal geometries and fragile ceramic components
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. Citizenship is required, as only U.S. Citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice to have...

• Direct experience operating industrial 3D printers
• Prior experience in traditional investment casting, sand casting, or working with ceramics
• Experience with CAD software or viewing 3D models
• A proactive mindset suited for a startup environment within the company; comfortable troubleshooting new processes and adapting to changing daily workflows

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

Please note that this role requires working in proximity to equipment that may interfere with medical devices such as pacemakers or insulin pumps. If you have concerns about this, please reach out to discuss potential accommodations.

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.