Senior Additive Manufacturing Tecnician

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 Centennial, 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 Centennial, Colorado facility.

Beehive Industries is seeking an Additive Manufacturing Technician to support and independently execute production operations within its metal additive manufacturing environment. This roleis responsible for machine setup, build preparation, powder handling, post-build processing, and quality-focused production support for advanced manufacturing systems including Laser Powder Bed Fusion (Laser Powder Bed Fusion) and Metal Binder Jetting (Metal Binder Jetting). The technicianoperateswith increased autonomy, supports troubleshooting of routine issues, and ensures adherence to strict aerospace manufacturing standards.

• Independently perform machine setup, build preparation, material loading, and powder handling
• Execute routine cleaning, preventative maintenance, and equipment readiness checks
• Manage powder recycling, sieving, storage, and material traceability processes
• Follow and reinforce quality procedures, documentation requirements, and production standards
• Complete and review production records, inspection documentation, and work order tracking
• Perform visual and basic dimensional inspections and elevate nonconformances appropriately
• Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols related to metal powders, PPE, and industrial equipment
• Support inventory accuracy and material flow within production areas
• Operate hoists and material handling equipment with minimal supervision when trained and authorized
• Support troubleshooting of routine production or equipment issues and elevate complex issues
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, and throughput
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers, quality, and production leadership to improve processes
• Assistin training and onboarding of entry-level technicians as needed
• Support shift handoffs and ensureaccuratecommunication of production status

• High school diploma or GED required
• Technical school, vocational training, or associate degree in manufacturing, engineering technology, or related field preferred

• 2–4 years of manufacturing, production, or industrial experience preferred
• Experience in additive manufacturing, CNC machining, or regulated aerospace/industrial environments strongly preferred
• Ability to independently follow and execute detailed work instructions and procedures
• Strong attention to detail with ability toidentifyand elevate quality issues
• Solid mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience with manufacturing equipment
• Ability to safely operate in an industrial environment with strict PPE compliance
• Basic troubleshooting ability for equipment or process-related issues
• Proficiency with manufacturing software systems and production tracking tools
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across production and engineering teams
• Ability to manage workload independently while maintaining quality and safety standards
• Willingness to support shift work, overtime, and production demands
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued…