Maintenance Technician - Microsource

About the role

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

• Perform routine preventative and predictive maintenance on liquid fertilizer production equipment, including blenders, industrial mixers, high-capacity pumps, valves, and chemical transfer piping.
• Assist in the routine inspection and mechanical maintenance of anhydrous ammonia storage and transfer systems under strict adherence to safety protocols.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic breakdowns quickly to minimize production downtime on high-speed bottling or bulk filling lines.
• Inspect, repair, and maintain chemical-resistant storage tanks, industrial piping systems, and liquid transfer components to prevent leaks, environmental contamination, or chemical corrosion.
• Maintain and troubleshoot automated packaging systems, including conveyors, labeling equipment, capping machinery, and palletizers.
• Diagnose electrical issues on control panels, sensors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and basic Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) inputs/outputs.
• Adhere to strict safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), OSHA regulations, PPE requirements for handling chemicals, and environmental safety standards.
• 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.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision insurance available from day one
• Employer-paid Short/Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Company funded HSA account
• 401k with company matching
• All industrial tools, heavy duty diagnostic equipment, and specialist meters are 100% company-provided
• Full PPE, specialized respirators, and prescription safety glasses are fully covered
• Annual safety boot allowance
• Hands-on training and development opportunities; promotion from within

Pay

$30-$32 an hour

Schedule

Full-Time, In-Person