Senior Maintenance Technician
$72,800–$72,800 year
On-siteSaint Joseph, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Diagnose and repair complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC-controlled equipment while performing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance. Troubleshoot CNC machines, stamping presses, robotic welding cells, and other production machinery to minimize downtime and improve performance. Maintain facility systems including HVAC, compressed air, plumbing, and lighting, and identify root causes of failures to implement long-term corrective actions. Respond to emergency breakdowns with a strong focus on safety while partnering with Production, Engineering, and Quality to support installations and continuous improvement initiatives. This role requires 7-10 years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment and is available for a day shift with a 4-day workweek.
Required Qualifications
- 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
- 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
- Valid driver's license
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Desired Qualifications
- technical or trade school training
- programming experience
- Bachelor's degree
Hiring someone like this?
Get your role in front of qualified candidates on Sorce.