Industrial Specialist IV - Metal Fab Installation Crew - Coffield Metal Fabrication - Tennessee Colony (610725) - EXTENDED

Texas Department of Criminal Justice • Tennessee Colony, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs advanced work in the installation of aluminum stadium seating and various other products at state agencies, public schools, cities, and other agencies and institutions. Work involves overseeing the work of inmates to ensure efficient installation of various products and operations; and supervising the work of inmates. Works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Oversees inmates in the performance of assigned tasks; plans schedules of operations; and ensures accountability for equipment, tools, and parts. Monitors installation operations and ensures conformance to quality standards; prepares and maintains reports regarding operations and makes recommendations on procedural changes; and makes sales calls to current and potential customers. Arranges for transportation and housing of assigned inmates from units and local jails near project sites; ensures available funds for inmate meals; coordinates delivery and pick-up of products; and maintains evaluations and records of training activities and proficiencies. Maintains security of tools, machinery, and equipment; responds to emergency situations; performs various correctional and custodial support functions; and assists in maintaining security of assigned inmates. Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
• Eighteen months full-time, wage-earning chain link or ornamental fence installation experience or three years full-time, wage-earning production or manufacturing experience. Thirty semester hours form a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education (CHEA) Or by the United States Department of Education (USDE) may be substituted for each year of experience on a year for year basis for a maximum substitution of two years.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with the following restrictions: E (no manual transmission equipped CMV) or L (no air brake equipped CMV) through Texas Department of Criminal Justice within 120 days of the date of employment.
• Must maintain valid license(s) and certifications for continued employment in position.
• Knowledge of quality control standards to maintain satisfactory levels of production.
• Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
• Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.
• Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Skill in problem-solving techniques.
• Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records, files, and reports.
• Skill to train and supervise inmates.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the supervision of inmates preferred.
• Experience in a metal fabrication operation preferred.
• Welding certification obtained by completing thirty semester hours may substitute for one year of the required experience.
• Knowledge of metal fabrication methods and procedures preferred.
• Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.
• Skill in the use of tools, machinery, and equipment in the assigned area preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees inmates in the performance of assigned tasks; plans schedules of operations; and ensures accountability for equipment, tools, and parts.
• Monitors installation operations and ensures conformance to quality standards; prepares and maintains reports regarding operations and makes recommendations on procedural changes; and makes sales calls to current and potential customers.
• Arranges for transportation and housing of assigned inmates from units and local jails near project sites; ensures available funds for inmate meals; coordinates delivery and pick-up of products; and maintains evaluations and records of training activities and proficiencies.
• Maintains security of tools, machinery, and equipment; responds to emergency situations; performs various correctional and custodial support functions; and assists in maintaining security of assigned inmates.
• Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees