Beehive Industries
Additive Manufacturing Technician Contractor
Beehive Industries, Loveland, Ohio, United States, 45140
Additive Manufacturing Technician Contractor – Beehive Industries
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 Loveland, Ohio facility.
Role 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. This will be a 6–9 month contract position.
What You'll Do
Set up, operate and maintain metal additive manufacturing machines including but not limited to L‑PBF, Binderjet, & EDM
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 set and check work to various quality control gauges 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
Be responsible for working in compliance with all Quality Management Systems
Troubleshoot and identify machine and manufacturing issues
You Have
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
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
Understanding of the Additive Manufacturing and process parameter development
Experience operating additive manufacturing equipment
Experience operating L‑PBF, Binderjet, or other 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
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 use keyboard
Occasionally climb stairs / ladders
Effectively communicate in person and via telephone or other electronic devices
Benefits 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.
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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 Loveland, Ohio facility.
Role 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. This will be a 6–9 month contract position.
What You'll Do
Set up, operate and maintain metal additive manufacturing machines including but not limited to L‑PBF, Binderjet, & EDM
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 set and check work to various quality control gauges 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
Be responsible for working in compliance with all Quality Management Systems
Troubleshoot and identify machine and manufacturing issues
You Have
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
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
Understanding of the Additive Manufacturing and process parameter development
Experience operating additive manufacturing equipment
Experience operating L‑PBF, Binderjet, or other 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
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 use keyboard
Occasionally climb stairs / ladders
Effectively communicate in person and via telephone or other electronic devices
Benefits 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.
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