Maintenance Technician

Van-Am Tool & Engineering is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support our growing manufacturing operations in St. Joseph, Missouri. This is a hands-on maintenance role that is critical to keeping our manufacturing equipment, systems, and facilities operating safely and efficiently. If you have strong maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment and take pride in solving problems quickly and effectively, this is a strong opportunity.

This maintenance position plays a key role in ensuring uptime across our manufacturing operations. You will be responsible for troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on a wide range of equipment, including stamping presses, CNC machinery, and fabrication systems. The role also includes facility maintenance, supporting HVAC, compressed air systems, and general infrastructure across both St. Joseph locations.

Work Schedule – 4-Day Work Week Option
Van-Am offers a 4-day work week option with 10-hour shifts, providing a consistent schedule and improved work-life balance while supporting our high-performance manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform daily maintenance and repair of manufacturing equipment and machinery
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Execute preventive maintenance programs to reduce downtime
• Respond quickly to equipment failures to support manufacturing production flow
• Maintain facility systems including HVAC, lighting, and infrastructure
• Document all maintenance activities and ensure accurate records
• Support installation and commissioning of new manufacturing equipment
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to improve reliability
• Identify and implement improvements to maintenance processes

Qualifications:

• 2–5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment required
• Strong mechanical aptitude with working knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and documentation
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals
• Valid driver's license required
• Technical or trade school training preferred

This maintenance role requires a high level of accountability and responsiveness in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will work directly on the shop floor, supporting critical equipment and ensuring our manufacturing operations continue without disruption.

Why Join Van-Am:

• 4-day work week option (10-hour shifts)
• Stable and growing manufacturing company
• Hands-on role with real impact on operations
• Opportunities to expand technical maintenance skills
• Competitive pay and benefits package

Van-Am operates in a precision manufacturing environment serving aerospace, defense, and commercial industries. This maintenance position offers the opportunity to work on complex equipment and play a direct role in operational success

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.