Senior Welder & Inmate Workforce Lead

Virginia Department of Corrections; Virginia; On-site; USD 47,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Corrections is seeking a Welder Senior for Buckingham Correctional Center. The role encompasses electric arc, gas, and braze welding across a multi-facility complex, with MIG/TIG as needed and water/steam line work.

Supervises inmate labor and ensures safety and equipment handling according to guidelines. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and welding knowledge; a trade school welding certificate is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of welding trade.
• Demonstrated skill in using Microsoft Office programs and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Perform electric arc, gas and braze welding for a multi-facility complex.
• Include MIG/TIG welding as needed and work with water and steam lines.
• Supervise inmates as per institutional guidelines and train/instruct inmate labor in welding duties.

Skills

Welding knowledge

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Trade school welding certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Virginia Department of Corrections is seeking a Welder Senior for Buckingham Correctional Center. The role encompasses electric arc, gas, and braze welding across a multi-facility complex, with MIG/TIG as needed and water/steam line work.

Supervises inmate labor and ensures safety and equipment handling according to guidelines. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and welding knowledge; a trade school welding certificate is a plus.