Metallurgical Technician - AM Materials Specialist

Beehive Industries, LLC; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Life Insurance

401(k) Company match

Equity in the company

Job summary

Beehive Industries is seeking a Metallurgical Technician to support materials development and additive manufacturing at our Knoxville, TN facility. You will prepare samples, perform metallographic evaluations, and assist with tensile tests and heat-treatment trials to generate reliable materials data for process improvements.

The role requires following procedures, maintaining equipment, and documenting results with accuracy while collaborating with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of hands‑on metallurgical laboratory experience in an industrial or testing environment preferred.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, quality, laboratory, or technical environment.
• Ability to follow written procedures, safely operate equipment, and accurately document results.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine imaging, measurements, and material testing per established procedures.
• Prepare samples and perform metallographic evaluations for AM and materials development.
• Operate laboratory equipment and maintain calibration, testing, and sample records.
• Support powder characterization, tensile testing, heat-treatment trials, and other material testing activities.
• Log work, maintain accurate status, and manage priorities to meet testing timelines.
• Review results for accuracy and identify any anomalies or equipment issues.

Skills

Metallurgical lab experience

Analytical skills

Documentation

Microsoft Excel

Independent worker

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Optical microscopy

SEM

Chemical analysis tools

Powder characterization equipment

Job description

Beehive Industries is seeking a Metallurgical Technician to support materials development and additive manufacturing at our Knoxville, TN facility. You will prepare samples, perform metallographic evaluations, and assist with tensile tests and heat-treatment trials to generate reliable materials data for process improvements.

The role requires following procedures, maintaining equipment, and documenting results with accuracy while collaborating with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams