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General Labor

Van-Am Tool & Engineering LLC
Joseph, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 9/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/20/2027
Location: St. Joseph, MO

Pay: $19.00-$22.00 per hour

Schedule Options

Day Shift: Monday-Thursday, 5:00 AM-3:30 PM - 4-Day Workweek

Weekend Shift: Friday-Sunday, 5:00 AM-5:30 PM - 3-Day Workweek 11% Shift Differential

Van-Am Tool & Engineering is hiring dependable, motivated individuals to join our manufacturing team in General Labor positions. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys working in a production environment, takes pride in doing quality work, and wants the opportunity to learn and grow.

General Labor team members support a variety of manufacturing operations and may assist with assembly, material handling, packaging, machine operation, and other production activities. Depending on your skills and experience, you may have opportunities to train in additional areas and advance into more skilled manufacturing positions.

What You Will Do

  • Operate production equipment and machinery as trained and authorized.
  • Follow work instructions, quality requirements, and established production processes.
  • Inspect work and materials for basic quality requirements.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
  • Follow all company safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment.
  • Work as part of a team to meet quality, safety, and production goals.
  • Learn new equipment, processes, and job responsibilities as assigned.

What We Are Looking For

  • Dependable attendance and a strong work ethic.
  • Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment.
  • Willingness to learn and take direction.
  • Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Previous manufacturing or production experience is helpful but not required.

About Van-Am

Established in 1981, Van-Am has grown into a leading Midwest provider of precision manufacturing solutions, serving the aerospace, defense, and commercial industries. Our capabilities include tooling, stamping, CNC machining, laser cutting, press brake forming, robotic welding, fabrication, powder coating, and wet paint. Van-Am also provides design and build services, supporting projects of varying sizes and complexity from concept through production.

Benefits

Van-Am offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Paid Time Off.

If you are looking for steady, hands-on work with a 3- or 4-day workweek and opportunities to build your manufacturing skills, apply today.

As a federal government contractor, Van-Am Tool & Engineering is required to maintain a drug-free workplace under the Drug-Free Workplace Act. As part of the hiring process, all candidates who receive a conditional job offer must undergo a pre-employment drug test, which includes testing for marijuana, regardless of state legalization.Testing is conducted after a job offer is extended, and results are kept confidential. A positive result may impact the final offer of employment. Van-Am complies with all applicable Federal, State (including Missouri and Iowa), and DOT regulations, where relevant.Van-Am is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Salary : $19 - $22

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