Additive Manufacturing Technician

Company

Beehive Industries is an American manufacturer, technology developer, and innovation partner for defense, aerospace, and related industries. We design, develop, and manufacture industry-defining innovations in the USA, with the ultimate goal of reindustrializing America.

Mission

The Additive Manufacturing Technician will be responsible for metal Additive Manufacturing (AM) build setup and extraction, operation, and preventive maintenance of the AM machines, processing equipment and processes within an AS9100 manufacturing environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to join a world class AM team in a company that offers stability, and high growth.

Responsibilities

• Setup, operate and maintain metal additive manufacturing machines including but not limited to L-PBF, Binderjet, & EDM
• Monitor and record operational information such as functional issues, material consumption rates and build completion dates
• Follow work orders, procedures, specifications, and test instructions
• Work from and read blueprints as well as setting and checking work to various quality control gages with a high attention to detail
• Measure parts using applicable tools and software and reporting results
• Review work instructions for additional information and special needs
• Responsible for working in compliance with all Quality Management Systems
• Troubleshooting and identification of machine and manufacturing issues

Profile

Required Qualifications

• Ability to work in a team-based collaborative environment where priorities change frequently
• Machine operator experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working with basic shop tools and hand tools
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of the Additive Manufacturing and process parameter development
• Experience operating additive manufacturing equipment
• Experience operating L-PBF, Binderjet, or other AM equipment including SLM, EOS, and Concept Laser machines
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

You will find this position very satisfying if you have a(n):

• Roll up your sleeves attitude
• Teamwork centric orientation
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with some ambiguity
• Passion about your work and look forward to bringing great contributions to the team
• Have experience working in a start-up or small to medium size company
• Generally positive and optimistic approach to most challenges

Physical Requirements

• Remain in a standing or sitting stationary position for 5-6 hours per day (1-2 hours at one time).
• Move about 5-6 hours per day (1-2 hours at one time).
• Occasionally lift or carry between 26 – 45 pounds, and frequently lift or carry up to 10 pounds.
• Occasionally push or pull between 26 – 45 pounds, and frequently push or pull up to 10 pounds.
• Occasionally reach at or below shoulder level, in addition to reaching overhead.
• Occasionally use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls.
• Occasionally bend, stoop, or twist.
• Occasionally crouch, kneel, and squat.
• Frequently keyboard.
• Occasionally climb stairs / ladders.
• 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.