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Come help the Department of Corrections transform lives for a safer Minnesota! Each day when you come to work for the Department of Corrections, you have the opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of those under our care and for those in communities throughout Minnesota.
Job Details
Working Title : CorrectionsManufacturing Specialist-Wood
Job Class: Corrections Manufacturing Specialist-Wood
Agency: Corrections Department
Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans
The work you'll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.
Job Summary
This positionwill provide work direction, instruction, and evaluation to incarcerated individuals in the production of wood products in a manufacturing or industrial setting so that quality and quantity standards match customer requirements at the Minnesota Correctional Facility-Faribault. Schedule production; maintain inventory levels; establish production priorities; maintain quality and safety standards through production; perform cost estimation for products; provide project estimating to customers; and handle customer service issues related to the production and delivery of products. Ensure deliveries are on time and cost-effective.
This position is in a correctional facility (MCF - Faribault) and has direct contact incarcerated individuals.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
One year of experience directing the work of others in all facets of a wood industry production operation, including setting up and operating woodworking equipment (i.e. power saws, shapers, planers, jointers, etc.); using various wood types and grades of lumber with different specifications; building prototypes; establishing production standards; product preparation and finish application (i.e., stain, paint, lacquer, etc.); and plastic laminate procedures and techniques.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
The following qualifications are strongly desired of applicants seeking consideration for this position:
Physical Requirements
The completion of pre-placement physical components may be required for this position. These components consist of a tuberculosis screening. The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position. For a copy of the PDA, please email Loren Foster at Loren.Foster@state.mn.us .
Additional Requirements
The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections' policy. Top candidate(s) must pass a criminal history check which includes successful completion of all sentencing and/or restitution requirements of law enforcement jurisdictions, including probation.
Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections' policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records.
New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.
Application Details
How to Apply
Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers .
If you have questions about the position, contact Loren Fosterat Loren.Foster@state.mn.us or 651-361-7305 .
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Loren Foster at Loren.Foster@state.mn.us .
About Minnesota Corrections Department
Go from a job to a meaningful career with the Minnesota Department of Corrections where we work to transform lives for a safer Minnesota! We hold people responsible for the offenses they commit while giving them the tools they need to succeed as they transition back to our communities.These people may be incarcerated in our correctional facilities or be under our supervision in the community. No matter a person's custody status, our mindset is the same: a person's path to rejoining the community starts on the day they begin serving their sentence.Become part of this mindset by joining our team! With the DOC you will find many promotional opportunities, great State of Minnesota benefits, competitive pay, free parking, and workout facilities at most locations.
Why Work for Us
Diverse Workforce
We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.
A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:
Comprehensive Benefits
Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:
Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and indicate what assistance is needed.
Come help the Department of Corrections transform lives for a safer Minnesota! Each day when you come to work for the Department of Corrections, you have the opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of those under our care and for those in communities throughout Minnesota.
Job Details
Working Title : CorrectionsManufacturing Specialist-Wood
Job Class: Corrections Manufacturing Specialist-Wood
Agency: Corrections Department
- Job ID: 72461
- Location: Faribault
- Full/Part Time:Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 12/29/2023
- Closing Date: 01/18/2024
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:Corrections Department/Corrections-Faribault-AFSCME
- Division/Unit: Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF)-Faribault
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift/8:10 AM - 4:40 PM
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: No
- Salary Range: $29.87 - $34.57/ hourly; $62,369 - $72,182/ annually
- Classified Status: Classified
- FLSA Status: Non-exempt
- TeleworkEligible:No
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities :Yes
Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans
The work you'll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.
Job Summary
This positionwill provide work direction, instruction, and evaluation to incarcerated individuals in the production of wood products in a manufacturing or industrial setting so that quality and quantity standards match customer requirements at the Minnesota Correctional Facility-Faribault. Schedule production; maintain inventory levels; establish production priorities; maintain quality and safety standards through production; perform cost estimation for products; provide project estimating to customers; and handle customer service issues related to the production and delivery of products. Ensure deliveries are on time and cost-effective.
This position is in a correctional facility (MCF - Faribault) and has direct contact incarcerated individuals.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
One year of experience directing the work of others in all facets of a wood industry production operation, including setting up and operating woodworking equipment (i.e. power saws, shapers, planers, jointers, etc.); using various wood types and grades of lumber with different specifications; building prototypes; establishing production standards; product preparation and finish application (i.e., stain, paint, lacquer, etc.); and plastic laminate procedures and techniques.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of warehousing, purchasing, transporting, or arranging the delivery of products sufficient to manage the workflow of orders; ensure quality control of orders; receive and inspect incoming products; conduct inventory counts and manage inventory levels.
- Knowledge of health and safety hazards in an industrial setting.
- Ability to organize and supervise individual components of the production process and read and interpret job specifications of the manufacturing shop, including knowledge to effectively determine quality standards before packaging and shipping of completed wood projects.
- Ability to estimate costs, time and materials, and to prepare written reports.
- Ability to establish, prioritize and schedule work to ensure product meets delivery deadline.
- Basic personal computer skills (including spreadsheet software skills, preferably Microsoft Excel) sufficient to communicate with supervisors, customers and vendors, maintain records and complete reports.
- Interpersonal skills sufficient to effectively coordinate work with other departments and agencies and maintain effective working relationships with other shops, vendors and customers.
- Customer service skills to effectively and diplomatically deal with customer complaints and inquiries and to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Ability to operate wood working equipment, including Computerized Numeric Control (CNC) operated saws, routers, and molders.
Preferred Qualifications
The following qualifications are strongly desired of applicants seeking consideration for this position:
- Work experience in a cabinet-making shop.
- Experience with solid surface fabrication using Formica, Wilson Art, and/or Corian brands.
- Experience in design and drafting.
- Experience in laminate and wood casework production.
- Experience using a post-catalyzed product finish.
- Experience and knowledge of Computerized Numeric Control (CNC) machining and programming.
- Experience with computerized estimating programs/systems.
- Knowledge of MINNCOR products.
- Ability to create detailed cut lists from schematics/drawings.
Physical Requirements
The completion of pre-placement physical components may be required for this position. These components consist of a tuberculosis screening. The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position. For a copy of the PDA, please email Loren Foster at Loren.Foster@state.mn.us .
Additional Requirements
The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections' policy. Top candidate(s) must pass a criminal history check which includes successful completion of all sentencing and/or restitution requirements of law enforcement jurisdictions, including probation.
Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections' policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records.
New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.
Application Details
How to Apply
Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers .
If you have questions about the position, contact Loren Fosterat Loren.Foster@state.mn.us or 651-361-7305 .
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Loren Foster at Loren.Foster@state.mn.us .
About Minnesota Corrections Department
Go from a job to a meaningful career with the Minnesota Department of Corrections where we work to transform lives for a safer Minnesota! We hold people responsible for the offenses they commit while giving them the tools they need to succeed as they transition back to our communities.These people may be incarcerated in our correctional facilities or be under our supervision in the community. No matter a person's custody status, our mindset is the same: a person's path to rejoining the community starts on the day they begin serving their sentence.Become part of this mindset by joining our team! With the DOC you will find many promotional opportunities, great State of Minnesota benefits, competitive pay, free parking, and workout facilities at most locations.
Why Work for Us
Diverse Workforce
We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.
A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:
- 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency's mission
- 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
- 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
- 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule
Comprehensive Benefits
Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:
- Public pension plan
- Training and professional development
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays each year
- Paid parental leave
- Low-cost medical and dental coverage
- Prescription drug coverage
- Vision coverage
- Wellness programs and resources
- Employer paid life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Health care spending and savings accounts
- Dependent care spending account
- Tax-deferred compensation
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and indicate what assistance is needed.
