Metallurgical Lab Technician – Additive Manufacturing

Beehive Industries, LLC; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Life Insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Equity in the company

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Beehive Industries is seeking a Metallurgical Technician in Knoxville, TN to perform hands-on metallurgical lab work supporting materials development and Additive Manufacturing process development.

You will prepare samples, conduct routine testing, document results, and help maintain a safe, organized laboratory environment while collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of hands-on metallurgical laboratory experience in industrial/testing environments.
• Ability to follow procedures and operate equipment safely.
• Knowledge of metallographic prep and basic material characterization techniques.
• Familiarity with optical microscopy and material defects.
• Willingness to learn metallurgical processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine imaging, measurements, and material testing per methods.
• Prepare samples and metallographic evaluations for AM activities.
• Operate lab equipment and maintain records and calibration.
• Support powder characterization and tensile testing.
• Document results and review for accuracy.
• Maintain clean, safe lab and follow safety procedures.
• Log work, manage priorities, and assist with investigations.

Skills

Metallurgy basics

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Excel

Word

Optical microscopy

SEM

Laboratory information systems (LIMS)

Job description

Beehive Industries is seeking a Metallurgical Technician in Knoxville, TN to perform hands-on metallurgical lab work supporting materials development and Additive Manufacturing process development.

You will prepare samples, conduct routine testing, document results, and help maintain a safe, organized laboratory environment while collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.