Senior Welder & Lead Technician (Corrections)

DHRM; Greenville (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Corrections is seeking a Welder Senior at Greensville Correctional Center to perform arc, gas, braze, mig/tig welding and related line work. The role includes supervising inmates and overseeing inmate labor, while ensuring equipment safety and reporting time worked per guidelines.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, welding trade knowledge, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of the welding trade.
• Demonstrated skill in Microsoft Office Programs and Outlook.
• Certificate from trade school in welding applications.
• Ability to supervise or train others in welding.
• Skilled with various welding machines and related tools; read plans.

Responsibilities

• Performs electric arc, gas and braze welding; mig/tig when needed; water and steam line welding.
• Supervises inmates and oversees inmate labor in welding duties.
• Instructs inmates and ensures safety procedures are followed.
• Prepares and turns in inmate work time as required.

Skills

Welding

Inmate supervision

Safety procedures

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Trade welding certificate

Tools

Welding machines

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Virginia Department of Corrections is seeking a Welder Senior at Greensville Correctional Center to perform arc, gas, braze, mig/tig welding and related line work. The role includes supervising inmates and overseeing inmate labor, while ensuring equipment safety and reporting time worked per guidelines.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, welding trade knowledge, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.