Maintenance Technician / Operator (Bizpark)

Bam Inc; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

BAM, Inc. is seeking a Maintenance Technician who can also serve as an Operator at our Knoxville facility. The role focuses on keeping CNC-like machinery and processing equipment running, conducting inspections, and performing repairs to minimize downtime.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED, maintenance experience, and comfort with Excel/Word and respirator use. The position requires on-site work with some after-hours support as needed for production deadlines.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen or permanent resident required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Math skills and familiarity with the metric system.
• Maintenance experience; mechanically inclined.
• Computer skills; Excel and Word proficiency.
• Able to stand for extended periods.
• Comfortable wearing a respirator as needed.
• Flexible when switching tasks as production requires.
• Prior production experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Schedule and perform regular inspections and repairs.
• Replace worn components to prevent downtime and improve efficiency.
• Cross-train for Needling and maintenance at two locations as needed.
• On-site day shift, Monday–Friday, with occasional evenings or weekends required.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Mechanically inclined

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

COMPANY: BAM, Inc. ROLE: Maintenance Technician and Operator LOCATION: Onsite – Knoxville, TN REPORTS TO: Christi Morris – Production Manager and Craig Dunn – VP, Facilities and Operations

ABOUT BAM, INC.

BAM was established in 1995 as an advanced material science company. BAM is a leading provider of advanced materials for high-temperature applications. We specialize in materials such as Carbon/Carbon, Silicon Carbide, and Boron Nitride, which are essential for a wide range of industries, including aerospace, defense, semiconductor, and energy. Our proprietary technology and state-of-the-art high-temperature furnace systems enable us to deliver the highest quality and most reliable solutions for our customers. At BAM, we take pride in our commitment to material science, innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. We are always on the look‑out for potential candidates who share our passion for advanced materials and how we can work together to achieve our customers goals. BAM operates 16 proprietary high temperature furnaces at its 100,000 sq. ft. facility in Knoxville, Tennessee. We provide carbonization, graphitization, chemical vapor deposition, and other high temperature processing for customers who are manufacturers of carbon, graphite, and ceramic parts. They are used in aircraft and automobile brakes, thermal protection systems for space, and hypersonic vehicles, and coatings for green energy batteries, fuel cells, and electrolyzers. We provide preforming, needling, die‑cutting, and machining services, and BAM is developing a new business unit for carbon aircraft brakes. BAM Is owned by Loar Holdings Inc., a diversified manufacturer and supplier of niche aerospace and defense companies (NYSE: LOAR).

POSITION

BAM, Inc. is looking for an experienced, dependable, and initiative‑taking Maintenance Technician who can also work as an Operator in their spare time. The position is located at our Business Park warehouse location. This person will also be cross trained to do Needling and maintenance at two locations including our main facility on Lexington Drive, as needed. The primary goal of this position is to always maintain the equipment and machines to ensure they are operating and functioning properly. Scope: Monitor the performance of needling systems and follow maintenance procedures to ensure optimal operation. This may include scheduling regular inspections, conducting repairs, and replacing components as needed to prevent downtime and maintain efficiency. Work Environment: – On‑site position, Day shift, M‑F – Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends to support production or project deadlines.

Qualifications, education, and/or experience required:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be knowledgeable in high school or college level math and familiar with the metric system.
• Must have maintenance experience; mechanically inclined.
• Must have computer skills and be knowledgeable in Excel and Word
• Must be comfortable standing for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work in a respirator as needed.
• Must be comfortable with flexibility of switching tasks when needed.
• Prior production experience and environment familiarity preferred (weather related temperatures, noise, etc.)