Production Technician

Beehive Industries, LLC; Mount Vernon (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a dedicated Production Technician to support its Non-Metals division. In this role, you will operate equipment, prepare materials, and perform hands-on tasks to ensure quality production of advanced components. The ideal candidate will have assembly or machine operating experience, a strong attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven team focused on revolutionizing defense technology and to grow your skills in a supportive workplace.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Short and Long-Term disability coverage

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match

Equity in the company

Bonus eligibility

Qualifications

• Experience in assembly or machine operation is a plus.
• Familiarity with basic shop tools and hand tools is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment and prepare materials for production.
• Ensure quality production of advanced components.
• Accurately enter data into Epicor MES daily.

Skills

Assembly experience

Machine operator experience

Basic shop tools

Hand tools

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Epicor MES

Job description

Beehive Industries is dedicated to Powering American Defense by revolutionizing the design, development, and delivery of jet propulsion systems to support the warfighter. Through the integration of additive manufacturing, the company aims to meet the growing and urgent needs for unmanned aerial defense by dramatically improving a jet engine’s speed to market, fuel efficiency, and cost.

Founded in 2020, the company is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, with additional facilities in Knoxville, Tennessee, Loveland Ohio, and Mount Vernon, Ohio. Beehive is committed to grow and advance the defense industrial base while manufacturing exclusively in the USA. This role will be located at our Mount Vernon, Ohio facility.

Role Overview:

The Production Technician supports Beehive Industries Non-Metals division by operating equipment, preparing materials, and performing hands-on tasks to ensure quality production of advanced components. This role requires attention to detail, adherence to safety standards, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment focused on innovation and defense-grade product excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Familiarize yourself and utilize all procedure tools, systems, and travelers to perform job duties.
• Preform hand finishing of PMMA, Wax, and SLA patterns per procedures and specifications
• Preform hand finishing on Ceramic cores per procedures and specifications
• Work closely with Quality on all product issues/concerns.
• Write up scrap tickets daily for any rejected product.
• Place all rejected products (with scrap ticket) on scrap rack.
• Ensure scrap quantity has been claimed in Epicor.
• Process PMMA patterns through required de powder, spray, and dip operations.
• Process wax patterns through support wax removal operation and pattern wash
• Provide a ‘Can Do’ attitude to do whatever is necessary when all hands-on deck is needed and/or when required by Eagle Management.
• Accurately enter data into Epicor MES daily.
• Complete job paperwork in a timely manner Help maintain and clean all equipment in the area as needed to support the Area Lead.
• Clean and organize immediate workstation and department
• Cross train in all areas to be familiar with all processes

Requirements:

• Assembly experience and/or machine operator experience in a manufacturing operations environmenta plus
• High School Diploma or GED Experience working with basic shop tools and hand tools is helpful
• Must be dependable and reliable
• Able to work independently

Physical Qualifications:

• Remain in a standing or sitting stationary position for 3-4 hours per day (1-2 hours at one time).
• Move about 3-4 hours per day (1-2 hours at one time).
• Frequently lift or carry objects between 26 – 45 pounds.
• Frequently push or pull objects between 26-45 pounds.
• Frequently reach at or below shoulder level and occasionally reach overhead.
• Frequently use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls.
• Occasionally bend, stoop, or twist.
• Occasionally crouch, kneel, and squat.
• Frequently keyboard.
• Effectively communicate in person and via telephone or other electronic devices.

If this sounds like you, please submit an application with your resume. This could be the opportunity you are looking for to expand your skills, contribute to a winning team, and work with talented people who love what they do and take pride in our mission.

Beehive Industries offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes group Medical, Dental, Life, and Short and Long-Term disability coverage from day one. We also offer a generous 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a Company match. Every role at Beehive Industries is bonus eligible and will also receive equity in the company.

Beehive Industries is committed to full compliance with applicable anti-discrimination laws. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We strive to create an inclusive work environment and will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.