Corrections Manufacturing Specialist - Light Manufacturing
ConfidentialJob Details Working Title: Corr Mnfctrng Spec-Light Manuf Job Class: Corrections Manufacturing Specialist-Light Manufacturing Agency: Corrections Dept Job ID : 98306 Location : Faribault Telework Eligible : No Full/Part Time : Full-Time Regular/Temporary : Unlimited Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers Date Posted : 11/10/2026 Closing Date : 11/23/2026 Hiring Agency : Department of Corrections Division/Unit : Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF) - Faribault Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift - 7:45am - 3:45pm Days of Work : Monday - Friday Travel Required : No Salary Range: $32.23 - $37.31 / hourly; $67,296 - $77,903 / annually Classified Status : Classified Bargaining Unit/Union : 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME FLSA Status : Nonexempt Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes The work you'll do is more than just a job. At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. Job Summary This position exists to provide direct supervision of incarcerated individuals in a prison industry involved with the manufacture of a diverse array of standard and custom designed products, as well as an open variety of assembly. This complex position will be responsible for developing raw materials into a total finished product in conjunction with assembly and packaging functions and will require the application of interrelated skills. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications To be qualified 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 of each job held. A minimum of one (1) year experience in a manufacturing, industrial, production, or assembly setting. Applicants meeting the above qualification(s) will be further assessed on the following: Experience in cost and project estimating to develop pricing, negotiate discounts and contracts, and resolve claims. Knowledge of manufacturing sufficient to demonstrate understanding of processes and equipment. Ability to prioritize and schedule work to ensure product is ready at time promised. Basic personal computer skills, including e-mail software and word processing skills, sufficient to communicate with supervisors, customers, and vendors and to maintain records and complete reports. Interpersonal skills sufficient to effectively coordinate work with other departments and agencies. Customer service skills sufficient to effectively and diplomatically deal with customer complaints and inquiries and to ensure customer satisfaction. Preferred Qualifications The following qualifications are strongly desired of applicants seeking consideration for this position: One (1) year or more experience directing the work of others in a manufacturing, industrial, production, or assembly setting. Experience supervising incarcerated individuals. Experience with manufacturing, industrial, or production machines. Experience with Epicor ERP solution software and OnBase. Experience with inventory control processes, quality assurance, and piece/parts inspection. Experience working directly with customers in addressing timelines, due dates, problem solving, and instruction issues. Proficient computer skills to do order entry, Excel spreadsheets, and inventory management. Physical Requirements The completion of pre-placement physical components may be required for this position. These components may consist of a tuberculosis screening, commercial drivers license (CDL) drug test, and/or respirator clearance. The selected finalist may also be required…