Welding Shop Supervisor (Correctional Facility)

State of Iowa; Rockwell City (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Iowa is seeking a reliable supervisor to oversee welding operations performed by incarcerated workers at North Central Correctional Facility. You will manage production area activities, enforce safety protocols, and ensure all items meet quality standards.

The role requires strong blueprint-reading skills, equipment knowledge (press brakes, plasma, laser cutters), and the ability to coordinate tool inventories while maintaining security.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising teams and coordinating welding operations.
• Ability to read blueprints and fabrication drawings.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and OSHA standards relevant to correctional facilities.
• Experience maintaining tool inventories and equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise welding operations, coordinating with incarcerated workers and ensuring production goals.
• Instruct on welding techniques and fabrication processes.
• Maintain raw material and finished goods inventories; ensure timely delivery.
• Monitor offender activity and enforce safety and security procedures.
• Train staff on CAD-related material selection and equipment usage.
• Work with CAD designers to select appropriate materials for jobs.

Skills

Welding supervision

Blueprint reading

Safety protocols

Inventory management

Tool maintenance

Tools

Press brakes

Plasma cutters

Laser cutters

Welders

CAD

Job description

State of Iowa is seeking a reliable supervisor to oversee welding operations performed by incarcerated workers at North Central Correctional Facility. You will manage production area activities, enforce safety protocols, and ensure all items meet quality standards.

The role requires strong blueprint-reading skills, equipment knowledge (press brakes, plasma, laser cutters), and the ability to coordinate tool inventories while maintaining security.