Machine Maintenance, Contractor

Beehive Industries, LLC; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Equity in the company

Equity in the company

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Beehive Industries is seeking a Machine Maintenance Technician at our Knoxville, TN facility to support CNC machining and additive manufacturing equipment. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and collaboration with engineering and operations to maximize uptime.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of industrial maintenance experience, basic mechanical troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to safety and quality in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of industrial maintenance, mechanical, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• 1–2 years of hands-on exposure to CNC machining or industrial equipment environments preferred.
• Foundational ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Basic familiarity with hand tools, power tools, and measuring equipment.
• Familiarity with basic hand tools, power tools, measuring equipment.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by following procedures and regulations.
• Perform preventative maintenance and inspections on CNC machines and production support equipment.
• Assist with troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems with limited supervision.
• Support repairs, adjustments, and component replacements with senior technicians.
• Help with machine installations, equipment moves, leveling, and startup activities.
• Complete daily and weekly maintenance tasks with growing independence.
• Document work performed using maintenance ticketing systems and update task status.
• Communicate equipment issues and status updates to senior technicians and supervisors.
• Use basic hand tools, power tools, and measuring equipment safely.
• Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives as directed.
• Assist the maintenance team with general tasks to support production uptime.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Communication

Documentation

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Power tools

Measuring equipment

Forklift operation

Job description

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 Knoxville, Tennesse facility.

Role Overview

The Machine Maintenance Technician works closely with manufacturing, engineering, and operations teams to support the maintenance, repair, and reliability of CNC machining and AM production equipment. This role performs preventative maintenance, assists with troubleshooting equipment issues, and helps maintain facility and production equipment to maximize uptime. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, foundational troubleshooting skills, and enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do...

• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by following all procedures, rules, and regulations
• Perform preventative maintenance and routine inspections on CNC machines and production support equipment
• Assist with intermediate troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems with limited supervision
• Support repairs, adjustments, and component replacements in collaboration with senior technicians
• Help with machine installations, equipment moves, leveling, and startup activities
• Complete daily, weekly, and scheduled maintenance tasks with growing independence
• Use maintenance ticketing systems to document work performed and update task status
• Communicate equipment issues and status updates to senior technicians and supervisors
• Use basic hand tools, power tools, and measuring equipment safely and correctly
• Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives as directed
• Assist the maintenance team with general tasks to support production uptime

You have...

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.

Experience

• 1-2 years of industrial maintenance, mechanical, or manufacturing experience preferred
• 1-2 years of hands-on exposure to CNC machining or industrial equipment environments preferred
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems and equipment operation
• Foundational ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Ability to follow detailed work instructions, procedures, and safety requirements
• Familiarity with basic hand tools, power tools, and measuring equipment
• Strong mechanical aptitude with developing troubleshooting capability
• Good communication and teamwork skills in a manufacturing environment
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office and maintenance tracking systems; CMMS exposure preferred)
• Ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced production environment
• Strong attention to detail with focus on safety and quality
• 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...

• Exposure to CNC machines or precision manufacturing environments
• Ability to read basic mechanical drawings or technical documentation
• Familiarity with compressed air systems, coolant systems, pumps, or industrial piping
• Experience operating forklifts, pallet jacks, or material handling equipment
• Interest in Lean Manufacturing, TPM, or continuous improvement practices
• Military, automotive, or entry-level industrial maintenance backgroundFamiliarity with CMMS platforms such as Limbleor similar systems

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout a manufacturing environment for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 25-45 lbs occasionally and up to 10 lbs frequently
• Ability to use hands and tools for mechanical tasks and equipment operation
• Ability to work in a production environment with required PPE
• Ability to climb, kneel, crouch, or reach as needed for maintenance tasks

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.