ND Dept of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Overview

The Welding Specialist position involves overseeing inmate workers in a manufacturing environment, focusing on training, safety, and production efficiency. The role is part of Team North Dakota, which is dedicated to empowering individuals and improving lives.

Responsibilities

• Participate in hiring, training, counseling, and evaluating inmate workers.
• Ensure inmates receive mandatory pre-employment training and maintain training records.
• Maintain security and enforce safety rules and regulations.
• Perform inspections and resident searches; oversee resident conduct.
• Provide training in the proper use of tools and equipment and enforce quality control measures.
• Monitor production schedules and coordinate material flow.
• Oversee cycle counts and develop ways to increase production efficiencies.
• Perform and arrange for scheduled maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Maintain resident personnel files and may process inmate payroll.
• Initiate purchase requisitions and manage computerized inventories.
• Provide estimates and develop product structures.
• Analyze operations and make recommendations regarding production flow.
• Coordinate timely delivery of finished products and provide customer service.
• Supervise plant operations in the absence of the Industries Manager.
• Oversee residents performing yard work, janitorial functions, and building maintenance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Five years of work experience in a related manufacturing, production, warehouse, or transportation environment.
• Experience must include quality control, inventory management, building product structures, and processing bills for materials.
• Welding experience is preferred.
• Ability to work with a resident population on a daily basis.