Farm Maintenance / Construction

Pillen Family Farms•St Edward, NE

About The Position

Pillen Family Farms is a family-owned business located in Nebraska that markets approximately 2 million pigs annually. The company describes itself as family-focused and emphasizes treating family members, team members, and pigs with respect. This diverse position supports farm operations through maintenance and construction work at farm sites, including general maintenance and construction, welding, part replacement, barn repairs, and feed-system repairs.

Requirements

Be able to reach, bend, and stoop frequently.
Be able to walk and stand continuously for at least 8 hours per day.
Frequently lift or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Be able to organize, prioritize, and complete assignments in a timely manner.
Comply with all biosecurity, safety, and animal welfare policies.

Responsibilities

Perform general welding, including wire-feed welding.
Operate and repair fan and heater controls.
Focus on critical control points and functions.
Repair Cool Cell controls and equipment.
Repair curtain machine controls and equipment.
Install and repair filter boxes and filters.
Check farms for air leaks during filtration.
Repair feed systems, including feed bins, feed lines, and feeders.
Replace electrical motors on fans, feed lines, and related equipment.
Perform general maintenance, construction, part replacement, and barn repairs at farm sites.