Beehive Industries, LLC
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Post Processing Technician(Monday-Thursday)

Location
Knoxville, TN
Listed
7 days ago

Role Overview

The Post Processing Technician supports the finishing, cleaning, and preparation of additively manufactured aerospace components. This role performs hand finishing, deburring, support removal, blasting, and other post processing operations to ensure parts meet strict quality and safety standards.

The technician follows established work instructions, blueprints, and quality procedures while supporting engineering and manufacturing teams in delivering high-quality aerospace hardware. This position is ideal for an entry-level technician who is detail-oriented, safety-focused, and eager to learn hands-on manufacturing skills in a fast-paced production environment.

What You'll Do

  • Perform hand finishing, deburring, support removal, and surface preparation of additively manufactured aerospace parts
  • Operate wet and dry blasting and media finishing equipment in accordance with work instructions
  • Program and operate Wire EDM equipment for part removal and component sectioning as needed
  • Read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, and technical documentation
  • Set up and use fixtures, jigs, and tooling to support finishing operations
  • Inspect parts using measuring tools and quality gauges to ensure compliance with specifications
  • Measure and document part dimensions and quality results accurately using required systems
  • Support process development activities including fixturing improvements and workflow optimization
  • Maintain accurate electronic records, documentation, and timekeeping entries
  • Communicate issues, deviations, or quality concerns to leadership and engineering teams
  • Follow all Quality Management System (QMS) requirements and standards
  • Adhere to all Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) policies and PPE requirements
  • Move materials and parts as needed to complete assigned work safely and efficiently
  • Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas
  • Perform other duties as assigned

You have

Education

  • High school diploma or GED required

Experience

  • Less than 1 year of related manufacturing, machining, or hands-on technical experience preferred
  • Exposure to manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, or metal finishing environments is a plus

Skills & Competencies

  • Basic understanding of hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment
  • Ability to follow detailed work instructions and standardized procedures
  • Strong attention to detail and quality mindset
  • Basic shop math (geometry, measurements, conversions)
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings (training provided)
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Willingness to learn new processes and accept feedback
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, safety-focused production environment
  • Comfort working with computers for documentation and data entry
  • Positive attitude and strong adaptability
  • 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

  • Prior experience in metal finishing, deburring, or machining (2 years or less)
  • Exposure to additive manufacturing environments
  • Basic knowledge of heat treatment or aerospace manufacturing processes
  • Lean manufacturing awareness
  • Technical training or certifications related to manufacturing or machining
  • Experience in a startup or high-growth production environment
  • "Hands-on" approach to problem solving and team support

Physical Requirements

  • Remain in a standing or sitting position for 5-6 hours per day (1-2 hours at a time)
  • Move about the work area for 5-6 hours per day
  • Occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 45 lbs; frequently up to 10 lbs
  • Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, squatting, and twisting
  • Occasional overhead and below-shoulder reaching
  • Frequent use of hands for tools, equipment, and controls
  • Frequent computer and keyboard use for documentation and reporting
  • Ability to wear required PPE (safety shoes, eye/hearing/respiratory protection)
  • Ability to communicate effectively in person and electronically
  • Work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery and required safety protocols

Additional information

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.

Pay and benefits

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.

About the company

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 Knoxville, Tennessee facility.

Read the original posting

From Beehive Industries, LLC's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 3, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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