Senior Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

$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 You'll DoDiagnose 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 We're Looking For7-10 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. 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.

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