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Role description

Machine Maintenance Technician (Thursday-Sunday)

Beehive Industries logoBeehive Industries, LLC
4-day week
TypeFull-time
WorkplaceOn-site
SeniorityJunior
LocationKnoxville, TN
Posted11/2/2026
Other

Role Overview

The Machine Maintenance Technician works closely with manufacturing, engineering, and operations teams to support the maintenance, repair, and reliability of CNC machining and AM production equipment. This role performs preventative maintenance, assists with troubleshooting equipment issues, and helps maintain facility and production equipment to maximize uptime. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical aptitude, foundational troubleshooting skills, and enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position follows a 4-day workweek consisting of four 10-hour shifts, Thursday through Sunday, from 6:00am-4:30pm

What You’ll Do...

  • Maintain a safe and clean working environment by following all procedures, rules, and regulations
  • Perform preventative maintenance and routine inspections on CNC machines and production support equipment
  • Assist with intermediate troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems with limited supervision
  • Support repairs, adjustments, and component replacements in collaboration with senior technicians
  • Help with machine installations, equipment moves, leveling, and startup activities
  • Complete daily, weekly, and scheduled maintenance tasks with growing independence
  • Use maintenance ticketing systems to document work performed and update task status
  • Communicate equipment issues and status updates to senior technicians and supervisors
  • Use basic hand tools, power tools, and measuring equipment safely and correctly
  • Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives as directed
  • Assist the maintenance team with general tasks to support production uptime

You have...

  • High school diploma or equivalent experience.
  • 0–2 years of industrial maintenance, mechanical, or manufacturing experience preferred
  • 1–2 years of hands-on exposure to CNC machining or industrial equipment environments preferred
  • Basic understanding of mechanical systems and equipment operation
  • Foundational ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
  • Ability to follow detailed work instructions, procedures, and safety requirements
  • Familiarity with basic hand tools, power tools, and measuring equipment
  • Strong mechanical aptitude with developing troubleshooting capability
  • Good communication and teamwork skills in a manufacturing environment
  • Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office and maintenance tracking systems; CMMS exposure preferred)
  • Ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced production environment
  • Strong attention to detail with focus on safety and quality
  • 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

Nice to have...

  • Exposure to CNC machines or precision manufacturing environments
  • Ability to read basic mechanical drawings or technical documentation
  • Familiarity with compressed air systems, coolant systems, pumps, or industrial piping
  • Experience operating forklifts, pallet jacks, or material handling equipment
  • Interest in Lean Manufacturing, TPM, or continuous improvement practices
  • Military, automotive, or entry-level industrial maintenance background
  • Familiarity with CMMS platforms such as Limble or similar systems

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout a manufacturing environment for extended periods
  • Ability to lift up to 25–45 lbs occasionally and up to 10 lbs frequently
  • Ability to use hands and tools for mechanical tasks and equipment operation
  • Ability to work in a production environment with required PPE
  • Ability to climb, kneel, crouch, or reach as needed for maintenance tasks

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. 

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Beehive Industries

Powering American defense through additively-enabled jet engines

The future of American security demands a production revolution. How we design, develop, and deliver military assets must radically change to meet the increasing needs of our country's defense. Among those building the arsenal of tomorrow, we are the ones who build the engines. Beehive Industries is proud to power American defense through additively enabled jet propulsion systems. For more information, visit beehive-industries.com.

Private companySeries BIn the news
HQCentennial, United States
Size201–500 employees
Unlock human wisdom
ThesisTermsPrivacy
Industry
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Funding
  • Series B · $2.1M · Sep 6, 2022
Investors
Community Development Venture Capital AllianceAdvantage Capital
Tech stackbridge, power-bi, microsoft-windows-7, matlab, tableau, electron, scaleai, slack, microsoft-powerpoint, national-instruments
News
  • Beehive Industries tests its new 3D printed jet engine just four months after design approval
  • Beehive’s 100 lbf Frenzy 6 turbojet completes first engine test

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