Metallurgical Technician – AM Lab & Materials Testing (Equity)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Life insurance

Short-term and Long-Term disability

401(k) with company match

Equity in the company

Job summary

Beehive Industries in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Metallurgical Technician to perform hands-on laboratory activities that support materials development, Additive Manufacturing (AM) process development, and production operations. You will prepare samples, conduct metallographic evaluations, operate lab equipment, and document results to help deliver reliable data for process trials and investigations.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and other teams to ensure accurate

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of hands-on metallurgical laboratory experience in an industrial or testing environment preferred.
• Ability to follow written procedures, safely operate equipment, and accurately document results.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn metallurgical laboratory processes.
• Basic familiarity with characterization equipment such as optical microscopes, SEM, and chemical analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine imaging, measurements, and material testing in accordance with established lab 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 upscale 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 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

Metallography basics

Material testing methods

Optical microscopy

Analytical reasoning

Documentation of data

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience

Tools

Optical microscopes

SEM

Chemical analysis tools

Powder characterization equipment

Job description

Beehive Industries in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Metallurgical Technician to perform hands-on laboratory activities that support materials development, Additive Manufacturing (AM) process development, and production operations. You will prepare samples, conduct metallographic evaluations, operate lab equipment, and document results to help deliver reliable data for process trials and investigations.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and other teams to ensure accurate