Senior Maintenance Technician

$35.00 per hour (Based on Experience & Technical Skill)
Day Shift 4-Day Workweek 5:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Van-Am Tool & Engineering is seeking a highly skilled Senior Maintenance Technician to join our growing manufacturing team. This is not an entry-level maintenance position. We are looking for a seasoned industrial maintenance professional with 7-10 years of experience maintaining complex manufacturing equipment in a high-volume production environment similar to Van-Am.

As a growing manufacturer serving the aerospace defense and commercial industries Van-Am relies on highly reliable equipment and experienced maintenance professionals who can troubleshoot difficult problems minimize downtime and improve equipment performance. If you thrive on solving complex mechanical and electrical issues and enjoy working independently we want to hear from you.

What Youll Do

• Diagnose and repair complex mechanical electrical hydraulic pneumatic and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Perform preventive predictive and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
• Troubleshoot CNC machines stamping presses robotic welding cells fabrication equipment conveyors compressors and other production machinery.
• Maintain facility systems including HVAC compressed air plumbing lighting and general building infrastructure.
• Identify root causes of equipment failures and implement long-term corrective actions.
• Support equipment installations upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Production Engineering and Quality to improve equipment reliability and manufacturing efficiency.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and emergency maintenance needs while maintaining a strong focus on safety.

What Were Looking For

• 7-10 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment comparable to Van-Am.
• Extensive experience troubleshooting complex industrial equipment with minimal supervision.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems hydraulics pneumatics mechanical power transmission and industrial controls.
• Experience reading electrical schematics blueprints and technical manuals.
• Working knowledge of PLC troubleshooting (programming experience is a plus).
• Experience with CNC equipment stamping presses robotic welding fabrication equipment or similar manufacturing machinery.
• Strong analytical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade school training preferred.
• Valid drivers license required.

Why Join Van-Am

• Starting pay of $35.00 per hour based on experience and technical expertise.
• Four-day workweek (4-10 hour shifts).
• Stable growing aerospace and defense manufacturer.
• Challenging work with advanced manufacturing equipment.
• Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Account 401(k) and Paid Time Off.
• Opportunity to make a measurable impact on equipment reliability and plant performance.

If you have the experience technical ability and initiative to keep complex manufacturing equipment operating at peak performance we encourage you to apply. Join a team where your expertise is valued and your work directly contributes to the success of our customers and our company.

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.

Required Experience:

Senior IC