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TDCJ - Industrial Specialist III - Metal Fab Produ
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What they do
An Iron or Steel Worker installs iron or steel beams, girders or columns that create the structural frame for tall buildings, bridges or other large structures.
$58,710 / year median in Texas
+9% projected growth
Job Description
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Position range in Anderson County $3,331.00
You'd be a GOOD fit if:
You have one year of full¿time experience in metal fabrication or two years of full¿time experience in any production or manufacturing operation, along with correctional or law enforcement experience. A welding certification earned through thirty semester hours may substitute for one year of the required experience. These qualifications show that you have the technical background, practical skills, and correctional awareness needed to succeed in this position.
You'd be a GREAT fit if:
You have solid knowledge of the methods and procedures used in a metal fabrication facility, along with strong problem¿solving techniques for addressing production challenges. You bring experience with quality control standards and understand workflow procedures in a manufacturing environment. You communicate your ideas and instructions clearly to staff, administration, and workers, and you have a strong understanding of metal fabrication processes and the properties of metal. These strengths demonstrate your readiness to support safe, efficient, and high¿quality operations.
Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor's Office, Military Crosswalk Guide.
The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information.
Applications submitted through Work in TexasWork In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile.
EligibilityAn applicant must be eligible to work in the United States and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.
- $4,186.00 Per Month TDCJ
- Industrial Specialist III
- Metal Fab Produ Texas Department of Criminal Justice
- SET
Occupation:
Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerksLocation:
Tennessee Colony, TX- 75884
Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day ShiftPosted:
08/27/2026 Positions available: 2Source:
WorkInTexasWeb Site:
WorkInTexas Onsite /Remote:
Selection RequiredUpdated:
08/27/2026Expires:
09/11/2026Agency Job ID:
103743 Job #: 17062108 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. We Hire Vets Employers whose workforce is composed of at least 10 percent military veterans are eligible to receive a "We Hire Vets" employer recognition decal to proudly display on their storefront, an decal. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Shift Day Shift Help for . Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting on the CAPPS Careers page.https:
//erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psp/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=103743&PostingSeq=1 Applicants must submit both a résumé and a completed application to be considered. Both documents should include sufficient work history to assess qualifications. For the most accurate and up-to-date information about your application, please log in to the CAPPS application portal regularly to monitor status changes or updates.Job Duties:
This position reports to the Coffield or Luther Metal Fab Facility depending on the vacancies on a daily basis.Duties include:
the overseeing work of inmates on assigned tasks, ensuring quality and quantity control of finished products, the maintenance of machinery and equipment, job safety training of inmates, maintaining security of tools machinery and equipment, preparing reports and other related documents.You'd be a GOOD fit if:
You have one year of full¿time experience in metal fabrication or two years of full¿time experience in any production or manufacturing operation, along with correctional or law enforcement experience. A welding certification earned through thirty semester hours may substitute for one year of the required experience. These qualifications show that you have the technical background, practical skills, and correctional awareness needed to succeed in this position.
You'd be a GREAT fit if:
You have solid knowledge of the methods and procedures used in a metal fabrication facility, along with strong problem¿solving techniques for addressing production challenges. You bring experience with quality control standards and understand workflow procedures in a manufacturing environment. You communicate your ideas and instructions clearly to staff, administration, and workers, and you have a strong understanding of metal fabrication processes and the properties of metal. These strengths demonstrate your readiness to support safe, efficient, and high¿quality operations.
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Industrial Specialist III Additional Information:
Travel None- Position may make day trips, but no overnight trips Work Site Visits No Study Material No Pre-Service Training Academy Required Yes Hazardous Duty/Longevity Position Hazardous Duty
- Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.
Contact Information:
Questions concerning this Questions concerning the applicationposition can be directed to: process can be directed to: Lisa McLane Zilleah RossHiring Manager OR Human Resources936-437-6559 936-437-3150lisa.mclane@tdcj.texas.gov hr.selectionsteam3@tdcj.texas.gov Important Note to theCandidate:
Military PreferenceTo receiveMILITARY
PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.Military Occupation Specialty Codeshttps:
//hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptionsClick on the occupational category for the position.Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor's Office, Military Crosswalk Guide.
The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information.
Go to:
http://www.texasskillstowork.com, http://www.onetonline.org, https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets.Applications submitted through Work in TexasWork In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile.
EligibilityAn applicant must be eligible to work in the United States and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.