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 Centennial, Ohio facility.
Role Overview
The Senior 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, with unique capabilities and opportunities for development and growth.
What You’ll Do...
- 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
- Post processing of parts including but not limited to part removal, support removal, surface finish clean up, and component level assembly
- Ensure daily, weekly, monthly, etc. tasks are competed in a timely manner
- 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
- Have 2-4 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment around AM equipment
- 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)
- The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
- U.S. Citizenship is required. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance
Nice to have...
- Understanding of the Additive Manufacturing and process parameter development
- Engineering Degree with an eagerness to learn Additive Manufacturing
- 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
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.
In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this position is $27.00-$37.00 hourly salary. Please note that wage information is a general guideline only, and we will consider factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and market conditions when extending an offer.
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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