Senior Maintenance Technician

Van-Am Tool & Engineering•St Joseph, MO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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 driver's license required.

Nice To Haves

Programming experience with PLCs is a plus.

Responsibilities

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.