Metallurgical Lab Technician — AM & Materials Testing

Beehive Industries; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Equity in the company

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Beehive Industries in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Metallurgical Technician to perform hands-on metallurgical laboratory activities supporting materials development and Additive Manufacturing process trials. You will prepare and evaluate metal specimens, conduct routine metallographic tests, and document results to help drive reliable materials data.

The role collaborates with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams, maintains a safe lab, logs work, and supports continuous improvement of

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of hands-on metallurgical laboratory experience in an industrial or testing environment.
• Ability to follow written procedures, safely operate equipment, and accurately document results
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn metallurgical laboratory processes
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Responsibilities

• Perform routine imaging, measurements, and material testing in accordance with established laboratory procedures and test methods.
• Prepare samples and perform routine metallographic evaluations to support materials development and Additive Manufacturing activities.
• Operate laboratory equipment and maintain required equipment, calibration, testing, and sample records.
• Support powder characterization, tensile testing, heat-treatment trials, and other material testing activities as needed.
• Support Additive Manufacturing development activities by preparing samples, executing assigned test procedures, and accurately documenting results.
• Log incoming laboratory work, maintain accurate job status, and help manage laboratory priorities and schedules to support timely completion of testing.
• Review test results for accuracy and consistency, and identify and escape unusual results, material conditions, or equipment issues to the appropriate team members.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment, including proper handling and storage of samples, equipment, materials, and chemicals.
• Follow all laboratory safety procedures, PPE requirements, work instructions, and established quality processes.
• Assist with other Quality and laboratory activities, including inspections, documentation, testing, and investigations, as laboratory workload allows.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to improve laboratory processes, equipment utilization, testing methods, and workflow.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Metallurgy basics

Metallographic prep

Optical microscopy

Tensile testing

Hardness testing

Safety compliance

Data documentation

Equipment operation

Laboratory safety

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Keyence systems

GOM scanners

SEM

Job description

Beehive Industries in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Metallurgical Technician to perform hands-on metallurgical laboratory activities supporting materials development and Additive Manufacturing process trials. You will prepare and evaluate metal specimens, conduct routine metallographic tests, and document results to help drive reliable materials data.

The role collaborates with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams, maintains a safe lab, logs work, and supports continuous improvement of