About the Role
Job Duties and Responsibilities (included but not limited to):
General plumbing, welding & fabrication, electrical, and carpentry skills
Routine equipment maintenance
Use common hand and power tools as well as precision electrical and electronic testing
devices
Follow company guidelines for company vehicle usage
Keep accurate work records and turn in paperwork daily or as required
Following the Belstra Group Farms Animal Welfare Policy, and proper PPE safety
guidelines
Requirements
Physical Demands:
Regularly lift 50-pounds and at times 100-pounds
Climb ladders and stairs and work at heights with good body balance
Ability to regularly walk, bend, stoop, climb, kneel, crawl, crouch, etc.
Occasional work near moving mechanical parts
Exposure to swine environment
Withstand exposure to seasonal weather conditions
Work from ladders or at high areas of approximately 20-30 feet
Skills and Requirements:
Basic computer skills, in order to use a tablet for service software program
Ability to work alone or as a team
Education and Experience:
High school degree or equivalent
Technical training not required, but a plus
Minimum of 3-years maintenance experience
Must possess a valid drivers’ license, although transportation is provided from the maintenance headquarters to the worksite
About the Company
Belstra Group Farms is a pig production organization with over 20 swine farm facilities located
in Northwest Indiana. Belstra is in search of individuals to fill farm maintenance positions. The
maintenance team is responsible for maintaining and repairing physical structures, buildings, and
swine equipment such as automated feed systems, pens for animals, freshwater systems, etc. In
addition, this team is responsible for moving building materials to designated areas. The
maintenance member must work in compliance with all the company policies, local, state, and
federal policies, laws, and regulations.