Machine Maintenance Technician, (Thursday-Sunday)

Beehive Industries; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

401(k) with company match

Equity

Job summary

Beehive Industries in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Machine Maintenance Technician to support preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and reliability of CNC machining and production equipment. You will perform inspections, adjustments, and component replacements, document work in CMMS, and collaborate with senior technicians to maximize uptime while maintaining safety and quality standards.

This role requires 0–2 years of experience, a high school diploma, basic tooling skills, and the ability

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 0–2 years industrial maintenance preferred.
• 1–2 years CNC or industrial equipment experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and fundamentals in troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and inspections on CNC machines and production equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems with limited supervision.
• Assist with repairs, adjustments, and component replacements with senior technicians.
• Support machine installations, moves, leveling, and startup activities.
• Document work in maintenance tracking systems and communicate status.

Skills

Maintenance troubleshooting

CNC knowledge

Electrical systems

Pneumatic & hydraulic

Safety compliance

Team communication

CMMS experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Limble CMMS

CMMS exposure

Job description

The Machine Maintenance Technician works closely with manufacturing, engineering, and operations teams to support the maintenance, repair, and reliability of CNC machining and 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. The hours are Thursday-Sunday 6am-4:30pm.

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 to lift 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

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.

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.