Principal Machinist
Listed on 2026-10-29
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Manufacturing Engineer, CNC Machinist, Quality Engineering
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, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Mount Vernon, Ohio. Beehive is committed to grow and advance the defense industrial base while manufacturing exclusively in the USA.
At Beehive Industries, we believe there is a better way to meet our customer's needs. Through Additive Manufacturing, Beehive Industries helps develop and produce solutions for our customers at unprecedented speeds, while never compromising the aerospace level quality that they need for their critical work. This role will be located at our Centennial, Colorado facility.
Role OverviewBeehive Industries is searching for a qualified candidate to fill an open position for a Principal Machinist. This position is intended for a self-driven professional looking to expand their abilities to include machining consumable goods for the DMLS process as well as metal 3D printed components.
What You'll Do...Setup and run
3-axis and 5-axisCNCverticalmachining centers and CMM equipment
Develop machining fixtures for complex aerospace components
Program CNC equipment on-line and off-line
Quote machining work for internal and external customers
Maintain accurate and legible records of production work and results
Uphold a high degree of a work-area cleanliness (daily and weekly) and organization
Explore opportunities to add value to the organization
Perform preventative and proactive maintenance on various shop equipment
Understand and identify EH&S hazards, risks and controls of the machine shop operations and activities at the site
Ensure full compliance with EHS and Quality requirements
Allocate tooling to be ordered for jobs
15+ years of CNC machining experience in turbo machinery components
Experience machining castings, forging or 3D printed hardware an asset using 5 axis CNC, and EDM machines
High School Diploma
Experience inSolidCAM, Master Cam or
NXPower Millan asset
Familiarity with CAD/CAM software and Microsoft Office (2 years programming experience)
Strong technical skills in GD&T & blueprints
Strong experience with turning/lathes
Some experience working with Heat Resistant Super Alloys (Nickel Alloys)
Experience with OKUMAand Makinomulti axis CNC equipment preferred
Excellent problem solving, organizational, communication and teamwork skills
Exposure to working within a facility quality systems and codes (ex. ISO 9001, AS9100)
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
These requirements are based on the typical tasks associated with the position and are critical for ensuring safety, productivity, and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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,…
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