Farm Maintenance & Construction Technician

Pillen Family Farms; Bellwood (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Pillen Family Farms in Nebraska is seeking a versatile Maintenance/Construction team member responsible for hands-on upkeep across our pig production facilities. The role covers welding, equipment repairs, and facility improvements to keep barns and feed systems running smoothly.

You will work on site, perform welding, fix fans and curtains, inspect air filtration, and ensure compliance with bio-security and animal welfare policies.

Qualifications

• Must be able to reach, bend, and stoop frequently.
• Continuous walking and standing; a minimum of 8 hours per day.
• Frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Comply with all bio-security, safety, and animal welfare policies.

Responsibilities

• General welding/wire feed welding.
• Operating/repairing fan/heater controls.
• Focus on Critical Control Points and functions.
• Cool Cell controls and repairs.
• Curtain machine controls and repairs.
• Installing and repairing filter boxes and filters.
• Checking farm for air leaks during filtration.
• Feed system repairs (feed bins, feed lines, feeders).
• Replace electrical motors on fans, feed lines, etc

Job description

Pillen Family Farms in Nebraska is seeking a versatile Maintenance/Construction team member responsible for hands-on upkeep across our pig production facilities. The role covers welding, equipment repairs, and facility improvements to keep barns and feed systems running smoothly.

You will work on site, perform welding, fix fans and curtains, inspect air filtration, and ensure compliance with bio-security and animal welfare policies.