Machine Maintenance Technician

Beehive Industries; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Life Insurance

401(k) with company match

Equity in the company

Job summary

Beehive Industries is seeking a Machine Maintenance Technician to support CNC machining equipment through preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and reliability initiatives. You will collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and operations to maximize uptime and safety in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes hands-on maintenance, documentation in CMMS, and continuous improvement activities while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• 0–2 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 understanding of mechanical systems and equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Safety-consciousness

Communication

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CMMS exposure

Microsoft Office

Measurement tools

Job description

The Machine Maintenance Technician works closely with manufacturing, engineering, and operations teams to support the maintenance, repair, and reliability of CNC machining andAMproduction equipment. This role performs preventative maintenance,assistswith troubleshooting equipment issues, and helpsmaintainfacility 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

Assistwith intermediate troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems with limited supervision

Support repairs, adjustments, andcomponentreplacements 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

Assistthe maintenance team with general tasks to support production uptime

You have…

Education

High school diplomaor equivalent experience.

Experience

0–2 years of industrial maintenance, mechanical, or manufacturing experience preferred

1–2 years of hands-on exposure to CNC machining or industrial equipment environments preferred

Skills & Competencies

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 communicationand 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 andmaintaina U.S. government issued security clearance isrequired. U.S. citizenship isrequired, 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 background

Familiarity with CMMS platforms such asLimbleor similar systems

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout a manufacturing environment for extended periods

Ability tolift upto 25–45lbsoccasionally and up to 10lbsfrequently

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 discriminateon the basis ofrace, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.