Facilities and Maintenance Manager

Van-Am Tool & Engineering LLC; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance

401K match

Paid time off

Job summary

A manufacturing company in St. Joseph, Missouri is seeking a Facilities and Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance operations at their facility. This leadership role requires hands-on experience in metal manufacturing maintenance and knowledge of industrial practices. The manager will ensure maintenance activities are safe and efficient, supporting high-quality aerospace and defense work. The position offers a competitive benefits package in a team-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on leadership and experience in metal manufacturing maintenance.
• Knowledge of industrial maintenance practices to support reliable operation of equipment and building systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day maintenance activities and equipment reliability.
• Ensure maintenance work supports production and quality goals.
• Manage preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Manage preventive/corrective maintenance, coordinate repairs, minimize downtime with ops/engineering.
• Apply industrial maintenance knowledge to keep equipment and building systems reliable for aerospace work.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

Experience in metal manufacturing maintenance

Knowledge of industrial maintenance practices

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 rely on experience in metal manufacturing maintenance for success in this role.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Hands‑on leadership and experience in metal manufacturing maintenance.
• Knowledge of industrial maintenance practices to support reliable operation of equipment and building systems.

Expected Environment & Schedule

Van‑Am's culture values teamwork, innovation, and practical problem‑solving. The Facilities and Maintenance Manager plays a key role in supporting safe, consistent maintenance practices that allow our manufacturing teams to deliver precision aerospace products on schedule. This role works a standard 40‑hour workweek in an onsite manufacturing facility.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and accident insurance
• 401K match and paid time off

Next Steps

We offer a competitive benefits package, and 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.

Legal & Equal Opportunity

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.