Corrections Manufacturing Specialist - Light Assembly

Corrections Manufacturing Specialist
- Light Assembly

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.

Working Title:
Corrections Manufacturing Specialist
- Light Assembly
Job Class:
Corrections Manufacturing Specialist-Light Assembly
Agency:
Corrections Dept

• Job : 96373
• Full/Part Time
  :
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary
  :
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply
  :
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted
  : 08/15/2026
• Closing Date
  : 09/04/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit
  :
  Department of Corrections
• Division/Unit
  :
  Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF) - Faribault
• Work Shift/Work Hours
  :
  Day Shift/Varies
• Days of Work
  :
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required
  :
  No
• Salary Range: $30.45 - $35.12 / hourly; $63,579 - $73,330 / annually
• Classified Status
  :
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union
  : 202 - Craft, Maintenance, Labor/AFSCME

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.

This position is in MINNCOR Industries at the Minnesota Correctional Facility – Faribault and provides direct supervision of Incarcerated Persons in an industrial setting involved with a diverse array of standards and custom laundry/linens work.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Hire, train and supervise Incarcerated Persons in various processes and procedures in the laundry and assembly areas so security and efficiency are maintained.
• Perform all necessary machine set‑ups for all production machinery in the various processing departments so finished products are produced efficiently and meet all quality standards.
• Oversee the workflow so that a smooth, efficient and production flow is maintained.
• Receive calls/meet with customers to provide technical support to maintain good customer relations.
• Maintain security of tools, equipment, and personnel.
• Maintain overall quality control in the laundry, so that all products meet the appropriate specifications as required.
• Maintain inventory control and equipment maintenance so that supplies and equipment are available in the shop and that preventative maintenance is performed as specified by appropriate time frames.

This position has direct contact with individuals who are incarcerated.

The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position. Only applicants whose application materials clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for the position. To ensure accurate evaluation, your resume must clearly describe your experience in the required areas. For each job, include whether it was full-time, part-time, or intermittent/on‑call; how many hours per week you worked;

and the month and year you started and ended.

• A minimum of one (1) year of experience in an assembly setting.

Applicants meeting the above qualification(s) will be further assessed on the following:

• Knowledge of training methods sufficient to explain and demonstrate work tasks to others so that they understand and learn their assigned jobs.
• Skills in data entry using equipment such as a keyboard and computer.
• Basic mathematics skills sufficient to estimate production costs, time and raw materials.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards sufficient to ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA) standards and fire and safety rules.
• Oral communication skills sufficient to train, direct, and motivate workers and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other production areas, vendors, and customers.
• Written communication skills sufficient to clearly and concisely complete instructions and reports.