Facilities and Maintenance Manager

Overview

Van‑Am Tool & Engineering is seeking a Facilities and Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations at our onsite manufacturing facility in St. Joseph, Missouri. This is a salaried leadership role supporting high‑quality aerospace and defense work in a fast‑paced, team‑driven environment.

• Oversee day‑to‑day maintenance activities, facility systems, and equipment reliability across our manufacturing operations.
• Ensure maintenance work is performed safely, efficiently, and in support of production and quality goals tied to critical aerospace programs.
• Provide hands‑on leadership and apply experience in metal manufacturing maintenance.
• Manage preventive and corrective maintenance, coordinate repairs and improvements, and work closely with operations and engineering to minimize downtime.
• Apply knowledge of industrial maintenance practices to keep equipment and building systems operating reliably in a demanding manufacturing environment serving aerospace customers.

Van‑Am s culture values teamwork, innovation, and practical problem‑solving. This role works a standard 40‑hour workweek in an onsite manufacturing facility. We offer a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and accident insurance, a 401K match, and paid time off. If you are experienced in maintenance leadership and want to support meaningful aerospace work, this is a strong opportunity to make an impact.

Ready to apply? Click to fill out our quick 3‑minute application, and we will be in touch soon. Take the next step in your maintenance career and join a manufacturing team supporting critical aerospace programs.

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. 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.