State Industries Production Technician

State of Iowa•Rockwell City - 50579 - Calhoun County, IA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Supervise and coordinate welding operations with incarcerated individuals while using a large variety of hand tools, power tools and machinery. This position is responsible for overseeing the production area and ensuring all safety and security measures are followed. Quality control in this area requires constant attention. Job classification duties also include instructing on various welding techniques, fabrication processes and safety protocols required by the Iowa DOC, North Central Correctional Facility, OSHA, Fire Marshall, Respirator Program, and Lock Out/Tag Out procedures. Also ensure all products meet industry standards and customer specifications. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude, excellent blueprint reading skills, and the ability to effectively manage welders and fabrication processes by incarcerated individuals. Maintain the stock of raw material while keeping a detailed inventory of finished goods. Also ensuring timely delivery dates of finish goods are met. Maintain daily physical accounts of tool inventory and machines. Replace or repair damaged tools or equipment. Deliver finished goods as needed. Monitor the activities of offenders in a minimum/medium security correctional setting. Receives yearly training in this area. Gives the highest priority to security functions to ensure the safety of offenders, staff, and the general public. Conducts required offender counts professionally. Teach I/Is to be a proficient welder; know and understand metal working equipment such as press brakes, plasma, laser cutters, and welders. Help management determine which piece of equipment best fits the shop's needs for capital improvements. Work with CAD designers to determine best material for jobs.

Requirements

Strong mechanical aptitude.
Excellent blueprint reading skills.
6 months' experience, 12 semester hours, or a combination of both in welding (Arc and/or Acetylene).
One year of full-time work experience in the direction of employees in areas such as Wood Furniture Fabrication, Upholstery Fabrication, Braille Production, Graphics Arts Production, Chemical Formulation, Sign Fabrication, Warehouse Operations, Service Center Operation, Industrial Safety, or Manufacturing Support Services and Production Control.
One year of full-time work experience in the supervision and training of correctional residents or employees in the manufacture and delivery of products or services.
Current, continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes one year of full-time work in the Iowa Department of Corrections in a position requiring direct offender supervision.
Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and endorsements within a period of time after hire, as determined by the appointing authority.

Nice To Haves

E-Verify and Right to Work participation.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate welding operations with incarcerated individuals.
Oversee the production area and ensure all safety and security measures are followed.
Instruct on various welding techniques, fabrication processes and safety protocols.
Ensure all products meet industry standards and customer specifications.
Manage welders and fabrication processes by incarcerated individuals.
Maintain the stock of raw material and keep a detailed inventory of finished goods.
Ensure timely delivery dates of finished goods are met.
Maintain daily physical accounts of tool inventory and machines.
Replace or repair damaged tools or equipment.
Deliver finished goods as needed.
Monitor the activities of offenders in a minimum/medium security correctional setting.
Conduct required offender counts professionally.
Teach individuals to be proficient welders.
Operate and understand metal working equipment such as press brakes, plasma, laser cutters, and welders.
Assist management in determining equipment needs for capital improvements.
Collaborate with CAD designers to determine the best material for jobs.