About Us
Our Story
Located in north-east Nebraska, we're a small family-owned business that started as a hobby making cattle equipment for our own family farm. We don't just build it. We use it. We know what works, but we also know each operation is different and that's why we customize our equipment to fit you and your farm operation.
Our Employees
Mark - The man behind Tisthammer Fabrication. Mark started welding when he was 14 years old and has never stopped. It began with repairing broken parts in the farm shop and turned into designing and building his first tub and alleyway in 2013 for the family farm. After this his love for doing fabrication work came to life. After his first project, Mark started fabricating cattle equipment for neighbors, this was the start of the Tisthammer Fabrication business.
Kelli - The woman who keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes. She may not be doing any of the actual welding or fabrication work, but Kelli knew when she married Mark, she would be involved in the business somehow. Kelli keeps all the bookwork in order and designs most of the signs that Tisthammer Fabrication makes and sells. On top of all this, Kelli is a stay at home mom with their two young children, John and Stella. She is a great multi-tasker and never afraid to take on new challenges.
Kelli - The woman who keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes. She may not be doing any of the actual welding or fabrication work, but Kelli knew when she married Mark, she would be involved in the business somehow. Kelli keeps all the bookwork in order and designs most of the signs that Tisthammer Fabrication makes and sells. On top of all this, Kelli is a stay at home mom with their two young children, John and Stella. She is a great multi-tasker and never afraid to take on new challenges.
What do you like best about your job? - The ability to be creative and to put something on paper and bring it to life.
If you weren’t working at Tisthammer Fabrication, what would you be doing? - I would be working on the family farm with my brothers. (which he already does when he can)
When you’re not working, what do you like to do for
What do you like best about your job? - The ability to be creative and to put something on paper and bring it to life.
If you weren’t working at Tisthammer Fabrication, what would you be doing? - I would be working on the family farm with my brothers. (which he already does when he can)
When you’re not working, what do you like to do for fun? - I enjoy spending time at the lake, camping with family, and hanging out with friends.
What is a fun fact about you or a hidden talent you may have? - I am a member of the Albion Volunteer Fire department, both as a firefighter and EMT. Also, enjoy woodworking. I will try to build anything from a playhouse to a small building.
Kelli - The woman who keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes. She may not be doing any of the actual welding or fabrication work, but Kelli knew when she married Mark, she would be involved in the business somehow. Kelli keeps all the bookwork in order and designs most of the signs that Tisthammer Fabrication makes and sells. On top of all this, Kelli is a stay at home mom with their two young children, John and Stella. She is a great multi-tasker and never afraid to take on new challenges.
Kelli - The woman who keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes. She may not be doing any of the actual welding or fabrication work, but Kelli knew when she married Mark, she would be involved in the business somehow. Kelli keeps all the bookwork in order and designs most of the signs that Tisthammer Fabrication makes and sells. On top of all this, Kelli is a stay at home mom with their two young children, John and Stella. She is a great multi-tasker and never afraid to take on new challenges.
Kelli - The woman who keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes. She may not be doing any of the actual welding or fabrication work, but Kelli knew when she married Mark, she would be involved in the business somehow. Kelli keeps all the bookwork in order and designs most of the signs that Tisthammer Fabrication makes and sells. On top of all this, Kelli is a stay at home mom with their two young children, John and Stella. She is a great multi-tasker and never afraid to take on new challenges.
What do you like best about your job? - Being able to work with my husband and help him create and design and fulfill his dreams. We are very family oriented, so you will see our kids get involved a lot also.
If you weren’t working at Tisthammer Fabrication, what would you be doing? - I was previously a teacher, but Mark and I decided it
What do you like best about your job? - Being able to work with my husband and help him create and design and fulfill his dreams. We are very family oriented, so you will see our kids get involved a lot also.
If you weren’t working at Tisthammer Fabrication, what would you be doing? - I was previously a teacher, but Mark and I decided it would be better if I stayed home with the kids and helped him in the office.
When you’re not working, what do you like to do for fun? - Hang out with friends and family.
Nate - A young man who worked at Tisthammer Fabrication in high school part time and now has decided to make it his full time career. Nate has been welding for six years and going on four years with Tisthammer Fabrication. As one of the main guys who uses the plasma cutter to make signs and cut out custom parts for builds, Nate is very attentive to detail and always down to create something new.
Kelli - The woman who keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes. She may not be doing any of the actual welding or fabrication work, but Kelli knew when she married Mark, she would be involved in the business somehow. Kelli keeps all the bookwork in order and designs most of the signs that Tisthammer Fabrication makes and sells. On top of all this, Kelli is a stay at home mom with their two young children, John and Stella. She is a great multi-tasker and never afraid to take on new challenges.
Nate - A young man who worked at Tisthammer Fabrication in high school part time and now has decided to make it his full time career. Nate has been welding for six years and going on four years with Tisthammer Fabrication. As one of the main guys who uses the plasma cutter to make signs and cut out custom parts for builds, Nate is very attentive to detail and always down to create something new.
What do you like best about your job? - I enjoy working with my hands and no two jobs are ever the same.
If you weren’t working at Tisthammer Fabrication, what would you be doing? - Working on the farm, which I already do on the side.
When you are not working, what do you like to do for fun? - I enjoy helping work on the farm, going blue r
What do you like best about your job? - I enjoy working with my hands and no two jobs are ever the same.
If you weren’t working at Tisthammer Fabrication, what would you be doing? - Working on the farm, which I already do on the side.
When you are not working, what do you like to do for fun? - I enjoy helping work on the farm, going blue rock shooting, and just spending time outside.
What is a fun fact about you or hidden talent you may have? - I can learn new skills quickly and I’m really good at working with my hands.
Austin - Another young man who worked for Tisthammer Fabrication in high school and decided to come back to work full time. Austin has been welding for five years now. His dedication and attention to detail is a great asset to the shop. Austin always has a good attitude and is willing to take on any project Mark throws his way.
Dylan - The newest to the welding and fabrication industry, Dylan has jumped right into the business. His willingness to learn and do jobs to the best of his ability is very well appreciated around the shop. Dylan does a lot of iron cutting and making pieces for projects. He also does most of our painting on finished projects. Along with this, Dylan is learning how to weld so he can do all aspects of the fabrication business.
Alan - The man who helps get stuff done. From going on runs to get iron to being sure projects get done correctly and quickly, he’s someone we can always rely on. Alan has been welding for eleven years, so his experience is so valuable to the business. He is willing to work on any project and with anyone. His happy attitude and dedication to Tisthammer Fabrication is something we are grateful for.
What do you like best about your job? - Always a variety of different jobs and being able to go out and do mobile/onsite jobs.
If you weren’t working at Tisthammer Fabrication, what would you be doing? - Hopefully own my own welding shop/mobile welding business.
When you’re not working, what do you like to do for fun? - Detail vehicles and hang out with friends.
Alan - The man who helps get stuff done. From going on runs to get iron to being sure projects get done correctly and quickly, he’s someone we can always rely on. Alan has been welding for eleven years, so his experience is so valuable to the business. He is willing to work on any project and with anyone. His happy attitude and dedication to Tisthammer Fabrication is something we are grateful for.
Dylan - The newest to the welding and fabrication industry, Dylan has jumped right into the business. His willingness to learn and do jobs to the best of his ability is very well appreciated around the shop. Dylan does a lot of iron cutting and making pieces for projects. He also does most of our painting on finished projects. Along with this, Dylan is learning how to weld so he can do all aspects of the fabrication business.
Alan - The man who helps get stuff done. From going on runs to get iron to being sure projects get done correctly and quickly, he’s someone we can always rely on. Alan has been welding for eleven years, so his experience is so valuable to the business. He is willing to work on any project and with anyone. His happy attitude and dedication to Tisthammer Fabrication is something we are grateful for.
What do you like about your job? - The variety of projects along with the easy going atmosphere.
If you weren’t working at Tisthammer Fabrication, what would you be doing? - It’s hard to think of anything else because I have always enjoyed getting to build things.
When you're not working, what do you like to do for fun? - Spend time with
What do you like about your job? - The variety of projects along with the easy going atmosphere.
If you weren’t working at Tisthammer Fabrication, what would you be doing? - It’s hard to think of anything else because I have always enjoyed getting to build things.
When you're not working, what do you like to do for fun? - Spend time with my daughter, hunt, fish, and tinker with my old pickups and tractors.
Dylan - The newest to the welding and fabrication industry, Dylan has jumped right into the business. His willingness to learn and do jobs to the best of his ability is very well appreciated around the shop. Dylan does a lot of iron cutting and making pieces for projects. He also does most of our painting on finished projects. Along with this, Dylan is learning how to weld so he can do all aspects of the fabrication business.
Dylan - The newest to the welding and fabrication industry, Dylan has jumped right into the business. His willingness to learn and do jobs to the best of his ability is very well appreciated around the shop. Dylan does a lot of iron cutting and making pieces for projects. He also does most of our painting on finished projects. Along with this, Dylan is learning how to weld so he can do all aspects of the fabrication business.
Dylan - The newest to the welding and fabrication industry, Dylan has jumped right into the business. His willingness to learn and do jobs to the best of his ability is very well appreciated around the shop. Dylan does a lot of iron cutting and making pieces for projects. He also does most of our painting on finished projects. Along with this, Dylan is learning how to weld so he can do all aspects of the fabrication business.
What do you like best about your job? - The opportunity to be creative and the freedom to do various projects
If you weren’t working at Tisthammer Fabrication, what would you be doing? - I always wanted to be a blacksmith and make knives.
When you’re not working, what do you like to do for fun? -I enjoy camping and playing games with frie
What do you like best about your job? - The opportunity to be creative and the freedom to do various projects
If you weren’t working at Tisthammer Fabrication, what would you be doing? - I always wanted to be a blacksmith and make knives.
When you’re not working, what do you like to do for fun? -I enjoy camping and playing games with friends.
What is one fun fact about you, or a hidden talent you may have? -I have lived in 4 different states and my hometown is actually Vermillion, SD
Jessica - The newest employee to Tisthammer Fabrication, but not new to working with Mark. As his cousin, Jessica grew up helping Mark build and create all sorts of things. From using cardboard to make a “corn head” for his little pedal tractor to using k’nex to build about any implement imaginable for their toy tractors, their childhood was full of creativity. Jessica also doesn’t do any of the welding or fabrication, assisting Kelli with bookwork, learning how to design signs, and keeping the website up to date are her main jobs. She is only around part time, but always willing to help out when needed.
Jessica - The newest employee to Tisthammer Fabrication, but not new to working with Mark. As his cousin, Jessica grew up helping Mark build and create all sorts of things. From using cardboard to make a “corn head” for his little pedal tractor to using k’nex to build about any implement imaginable for their toy tractors, their childhood was full of creativity. Jessica also doesn’t do any of the welding or fabrication, assisting Kelli with bookwork, learning how to design signs, and keeping the website up to date are her main jobs. She is only around part time, but always willing to help out when needed.
Jessica - The newest employee to Tisthammer Fabrication, but not new to working with Mark. As his cousin, Jessica grew up helping Mark build and create all sorts of things. From using cardboard to make a “corn head” for his little pedal tractor to using k’nex to build about any implement imaginable for their toy tractors, their childhood was full of creativity. Jessica also doesn’t do any of the welding or fabrication, assisting Kelli with bookwork, learning how to design signs, and keeping the website up to date are her main jobs. She is only around part time, but always willing to help out when needed.
What do you like best about your job? - Being about to work with family.
If you weren’t working at Tisthammer Fabrication, what would you be doing? - Since I am only part time, I spend the rest of the time assisting my husband and his family or their farm.
When you’re not working, what do you like to do for fun? - Spend time with my husban
What do you like best about your job? - Being about to work with family.
If you weren’t working at Tisthammer Fabrication, what would you be doing? - Since I am only part time, I spend the rest of the time assisting my husband and his family or their farm.
When you’re not working, what do you like to do for fun? - Spend time with my husband and our 1-year-old son. Also, anytime with family and friends is a good time.
What is a fun fact about you or a hidden talent you may have? - Working with livestock is my passion in life, so any chance I get I'm around cows and horses.
John - The youngest member of the Tisthammer Fabrication family at 4 years old. Age doesn’t stop him from bossing everyone around and making sure work gets done though. John is Mark and Kelli’s oldest and he would be in the shop all day if he could. From keeping everyone entertained with his stories to doing his best to help get projects done, anytime John is around it's a good time.
Jessica - The newest employee to Tisthammer Fabrication, but not new to working with Mark. As his cousin, Jessica grew up helping Mark build and create all sorts of things. From using cardboard to make a “corn head” for his little pedal tractor to using k’nex to build about any implement imaginable for their toy tractors, their childhood was full of creativity. Jessica also doesn’t do any of the welding or fabrication, assisting Kelli with bookwork, learning how to design signs, and keeping the website up to date are her main jobs. She is only around part time, but always willing to help out when needed.
Jessica - The newest employee to Tisthammer Fabrication, but not new to working with Mark. As his cousin, Jessica grew up helping Mark build and create all sorts of things. From using cardboard to make a “corn head” for his little pedal tractor to using k’nex to build about any implement imaginable for their toy tractors, their childhood was full of creativity. Jessica also doesn’t do any of the welding or fabrication, assisting Kelli with bookwork, learning how to design signs, and keeping the website up to date are her main jobs. She is only around part time, but always willing to help out when needed.
What do you like best about helping in the shop? - Playing with my toy trucks.
What do you like least about helping in the shop? - SWEEPING
What do you do for fun? - Play I-spy with dad and playing with mommy.
What is your favorite color? - Red
What is your favorite tractor? - Red ones…. (we live on a green tractor farm; this might not go over well)