Machine Maintenance Technician, (Monday-Thursday)

Beehive Industries; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company 2%

Equity in the company

Job summary

Beehive Industries is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep our manufacturing environment safe and productive. You will perform preventative maintenance, inspect CNC machines, and assist with mechanical/electrical troubleshooting under supervision.

You will document work and support startup, installations, and routine upgrades in a fast-paced plant. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 0–2 years in industrial maintenance, and basic tool and CMMS experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 0–2 years of industrial maintenance or related experience preferred.
• 1–2 years hands-on CNC or industrial equipment exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by following procedures and regulations.
• Perform preventative maintenance and routine inspections on CNC machines and production support equipment.
• Assist with troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Support repairs, adjustments, and component replacements with senior technicians
• Assist with machine installations, moves, leveling, and startup activities
• Complete scheduled maintenance tasks with growing independence
• Use maintenance ticketing systems to document work and update task status
• Communicate equipment issues and status to senior technicians and supervisors
• Use basic hand tools, power tools, and measuring equipment safely
• Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives

Skills

Maintenance basics

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Safety compliance

Communication

Teamwork

Reading drawings

CMMS familiarity

Tool handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS (Limble)

Maintenance tracking systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

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, and componentreplacements 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 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.