Senior Machine Maintenance Technician in Blue Ash, Ohio at Beehive Industries, LLC

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 Cincinnati, Ohio facility.

Role Overview

The Senior Machine Maintenance Technician works closely with manufacturing, engineering, and operations teams to maximize the reliability, uptime, and performance of CNC machining and production equipment. This role serves as a technical leader within the maintenance organization by troubleshooting complex machine issues, mentoring junior technicians, and driving preventative and predictive maintenance initiatives.

The ideal candidate has strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills, extensive experience maintaining CNC equipment, and thrives in a fast-paced advanced manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do...

• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Perform advanced industrial maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, fabrication, installation, and inspections on CNC machines and associated support equipment
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control-related issues on CNC machining centers, lathes, and automated equipment
• Perform daily, weekly, monthly, and annual preventative and predictive maintenance activities on CNC equipment and facility support systems
• Troubleshoot machine alarms, spindle issues, axis faults, coolant systems, tool changers, lubrication systems, and peripheral equipment
• Assist in machine installations, equipment moves, machine leveling, and startup activities
• Manage maintenance ticketing systems and asset tracking systems to prioritize workload and maximize equipment uptime
• Coordinate with machine operators, manufacturing engineers, vendors, and management to communicate machine status and repair plans
• Support root cause analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement efforts to improve equipment reliability and reduce downtime
• Assist in building internal technical depth and troubleshooting capability to reduce dependency on OEM field service support
• Mentor and support junior maintenance technicians and help establish maintenance best practices
• Support overtime, off-shift, or weekend maintenance activities as required to support production needs
• Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related results as needed

You have...

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Formal training in mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, industrial maintenance, or a related skilled trade program (trade school, military, apprenticeship, or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, including experience supporting CNC equipment preferred
• Strong troubleshooting skills involving CNC equipment, electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical assemblies
• Experience working with CNC machine tools such as DMG Mori, Makino, Haas, Okuma, Mazak, or similar equipment
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, ladder logic, and technical manuals
• Experience with compressed air systems, coolant systems, pumps, and industrial piping
• Proficiency using precision measuring tools, powered hand tools, diagnostic equipment, and alignment tools
• Ability to safely operate forklifts, hoists, cranes, pallet jacks, and other lifting equipment
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail
• Self-motivated and adaptable to changing priorities
• Basic computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and maintenance management systems (CMMS experience preferred)
• Ability to work overtime, off-shift, or weekends as needed to support production demands
• 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...

• Advanced troubleshooting experience with multi-axis CNC machining centers and turning centers
• Experience with Fanuc, Siemens, Mazak, or Haas controls
• Experience troubleshooting servo systems, spindle systems, probes, tool setters, and automation interfaces
• Vibration analysis, lubrication analysis, or predictive maintenance experience
• Experience coordinating OEM service providers and contractors
• Welding and light fabrication experience
• Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Reliability, or Six Sigma training
• Experience in aerospace, defense, precision machining, or high-mix low-volume manufacturing environments
• Military aircraft, automotive, or industrial equipment technician background a plus
• Familiarity with CMMS platforms such as Limble or similar maintenance systems

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.