Maintenance Technician - Microsource

Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician - microSource Shakopee, MN $30-$32 an hour - Full-Time - In-Person Location: 7632 County Road 101, Shakopee, MN 55379

We are seeking a skilled and safety-minded Maintenance Technician to join our team. In this role, you will help ensure the continuous, safe, and efficient operation of our liquid fertilizer processing and packaging equipment. Responsibilities include performing preventative and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, and responding to production equipment breakdowns.

The ideal candidate has experience with industrial pumps, fluid transfer systems, automated filling and packaging equipment, and mechanical and electrical troubleshooting. Experience in chemical, fertilizer, agricultural, or other process manufacturing environments is preferred. The ability to work safely and effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment is essential.

About microSource: microSource manufactures, packages, and distributes best-in-class crop nutrient products from our facility located in Shakopee, MN. We are a private label partner to many of the leading agricultural sales and distribution companies in the US. We produce and package superior quality products and provide premium service within a sustainable workplace environment where your ideas fuel innovation. Join our growing team and help power the future of precision agriculture.

microSource is a division of Savannah, GA based MacroSource, LLC, the leading wholesale, global distributor of bulk fertilizers, with over seventy dry and liquid terminals throughout the USA.

Equipment:

• Tools: All industrial tools, heavy duty diagnostic equipment, and specialist meters are 100% Company-provided.
• Safety Gear & PPE: Full PPE, specialized respirators, and prescription safety glasses are fully covered.
• Boot Allowance: Includes annual safety boot allowance.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine preventative and predictive maintenance on liquid fertilizer production equipment, including blenders, industrial mixers, high-capacity pumps, valves, and chemical transfer piping.
• Anhydrous Ammonia System Care: Assist in the routine inspection and mechanical maintenance of anhydrous ammonia storage and transfer systems under strict adherence to safety protocols.
• Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic breakdowns quickly to minimize production downtime on high-speed bottling or bulk filling lines.
• Corrosion & Fluid System Management: Inspect, repair, and maintain chemical-resistant storage tanks, industrial piping systems, and liquid transfer components to prevent leaks, environmental contamination, or chemical corrosion.
• Automation & Conveyors: Maintain and troubleshoot automated packaging systems, including conveyors, labeling equipment, capping machinery, and palletizers.
• Electrical Troubleshooting: Diagnose electrical issues on control panels, sensors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and basic Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) inputs/outputs.
• Safety & Compliance: Adhere to strict safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), OSHA regulations, PPE requirements for handling chemicals, and environmental safety standards.
• Documentation: Log all maintenance activities, routine inspections, and parts used within the facility's tracking system.

Qualifications & Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or degree in industrial maintenance is a plus.
• 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience, experience in liquid manufacturing, chemical processing, fertilizer, or agricultural environments is preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with extensive experience in industrial pumps (centrifugal, positive displacement, diaphragm) and corrosive fluid handling.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical systems, including three-phase power up to 480V preferred.
• Familiarity with chemical safety practices and standard material compatibility (e.g., stainless steel, PVC, HDPE).
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, work in varying weather and production conditions, and stand or walk for extended periods.
• Ammonia Safety Training Provided: Experience with anhydrous ammonia is a major plus, but comprehensive, specialized system and safety training will be fully provided by the company.

Training and Development:

At microSource, we are committed to your growth and provide hands-on training. Build new skills, advance your role, and shape your future in a company that invests in you. As a growing company with a state-of-the-art facility, we take pride in promoting from within to fuel your success.

Benefits and Pay:

Join microSource and enjoy a competitive benefits package, including generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision (insurance available from day one), employer-paid Short/Long Term Disability and Life Insurance, a company funded HSA account, and a 401k with company matching. At microSource, we celebrate your hard work with meaningful benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All interns and employees must undergo a drug test, background check, and motor vehicle report.