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Joseph Kraus

Portage,WI

Summary

Diligent Correctional Officer employs various management styles to supervise inmate activity. Persuasive leadership qualities generate respect and compliance from problematic residents. Detailed supervision during day-to-day prisoner interactions.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Correctional Sergeant

State of Wisconsin Department of Corrections
Portage, WI
07.2020 - 05.2024
  • Maintained clear and open communications with all facility areas to support efficient and safe operations.
  • Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
  • Conducted internal security checks to ascertain inmate safety.
  • Enforced resident behavior management protocols and drafted incident reports for infractions.
  • Attended regular trainings and maintained appropriate certifications.
  • Assisted in restraining violent and unruly inmates.
  • Maintained appropriate control, security and well-being over those detained.
  • Supervised residents during meal distribution and intake, recreation time and work-site performance.
  • Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
  • Supervised inmates during day-to-day activities.
  • Maintained daily logs of shift activity.
  • Observed and directed inmates during recreation, visits, telephone and shower time.
  • Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
  • Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.

Packer/Stacker Operator

Remedy Staffing
Portage, WI
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Packed glass onto carts while checking quality and working with Q & A for defects.
  • Maintained a clean working environment.
  • Wrapped and packaged all inventory.
  • Prepared pallets for packing to the correct size and needs of the product to ensure longevity of quality assurance.
  • Relocated goods from dock area to appropriate storage locations.
  • Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
  • Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
  • Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment.

Fuse Weld Lead

Thermal Spray Technologies
Sun Prairie, WI
08.2019 - 12.2019
  • OpeTrained internal staff members on administrative processes, work instructions and procedures to facilitate consistent and seamless company operations.
  • Tracked warehouse contents continually, maintained constant awareness of stock levels and performed formal inventory review weekly.

CNC Lathe Machinist

Metal Solutions LLC
Sun Prairie, WI
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Kept parts within close tolerances of design standards to maintain optimal quality.
  • Changed out aging tools, fixtures and offsets.
  • Completed work on time and moved it to proper staging area for disposition.
  • Loaded and unloaded machines to prevent expensive equipment issues.
  • Operated manually controlled equipment including lathes, mills and grinders.
  • Loaded and unloaded different tool parts from trucks and storage areas.
  • Observed company's strict safety rules during each shift to avoid job-related injuries.

CNC Machine Operator

Strategic Resources International
Madison, WI
01.2019 - 05.2019
  • Met specific product demands by selecting and installing correct cutting tools and accessories to produce accurate, high-quality work.
  • Inspected completed pieces for conformance to specifications, collected measurements, assigned grades and removed defective work for disposal or recycling.
  • Optimized machine-driven cutting by setting controls, positioning tools and workpieces and monitoring production to make proactive adjustments.
  • Maximized production by going beyond basic job requirements to work with team members, train new workers and enhance efficiency.

Window Installer

Waunakee Remodeling
Waunakee, WI
12.2018 - 01.2019
  • Removed old windows and frames to enable installment of modern glass.
  • Manipulated rough openings to optimally install windows while preserving structure integrity.
  • Installed energy-efficient windows on patio doors and entryways.
  • Erected scaffolding and ladders to assemble structures high above ground level.
  • Formed and worked metal for external window trim.

CNC Press Brake Operator

ALKAR-RapidPak Inc.
Lodi, WI
08.2018 - 11.2018
  • Maintained good quality control by using micrometers and calipers to check tolerances.
  • Input information into machine with a CNC controller.
  • Performed accurate die and tool changeovers before running orders.
  • Optimized machinery performance by calibrating according to prescribed standards.
  • Helped out in Layout and Piping Departments when workload was light.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, manuals and schematics.

Laser Operator/Riveter

Strategic Resources Inc.
Madison, WI
04.2018 - 08.2018

Laser Operator Position

  • Completed preventative maintenance to enhance performance.
  • Analyzed and selected speeds and cutting tools for programs and made improvements by performing quality checks. 
  • Nested parts and selected proper to materials to run program for each nest.
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas. 
  • Calibrated or adjusted equipment to ensure quality production using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, protractors and ring gauges.

Riveter Position

  • Monitored the production processes and created desired pipe in accordance with Customer Orders. Length, diameter, etc.
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas.
  • Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.

Brake Press Operator

Aerotek Staffing
Sun Prairie, WI
10.2017 - 03.2018
  • Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
  • Calibrated or adjusted equipment to ensure quality production using tools such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, protractors and ring gauges.
  • Started machine operations by inserting control instructions into control units.
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas.
  • Changed tooling over to meet new product needs.

Trimmer

Everbrite
Pardeeville, WI
08.2017 - 09.2017
  • Adhered to all safety standards and quality assurance guidelines.
  • Examined signs and trimmed off excess or undesirable materials.
  • Operated different machines to cut materials and grind surfaces.
  • Performed skilled work with hand tools.
  • Troubleshooted problems with equipment, devices or products.
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas.

Water Jet Operator

AMM LLC
Portage, WI
06.2017 - 07.2017
  • Coordinated inventory.
  • Planned and laid out work to meet production and schedule requirements.
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas.
  • Read and interpreted standard operating procedures to complete work in an accurate and efficient manner.
  • Set-up machine to cut parts within spec by making proper adjustments.
  • Preventative maintenance and upkeep of equipment. 

Brake Press Operator

Pro Metal Works
De Forest, WI
06.2015 - 06.2017
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas.
  • Started machine operations by inserting control instructions into control units.
  • Troubleshooted problems with equipment, devices or products.
  • Optimized machinery performance by calibrating according to prescribed standards.
  • Set up and operated production equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.
  • Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
  • Changed equipment over to new product.
  • Monitored and adjusted production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.

Finisher

TriEnda
Portage, WI
08.2014 - 06.2015
  • Safely used various kinds of equipment in daily work tasks.
  • Maintained proper stock levels on a line.
  • Cut parts using a router and bit to customer design.
  • Changed equipment over to new product.

Assistant Press Operator

Pendaform Corporation
Portage, WI
04.2013 - 07.2014
  • Monitored the work of employees by inspecting work for accuracy, quality, and training.
  • Coordinated employee training in safety and equipment operations.
  • Safely used various kinds of equipment in daily work tasks.
  • Maintained accurate records of all production activities.
  • Reviewed all reports available to control costs, schedule work and eliminate shortages.
  • Optimized machinery performance by calibrating according to prescribed standards.
  • Started machine operations by inserting control instructions into control units.
  • Helped achieve company goals by supporting production workers.
  • Changed equipment over to new product.
  • Read and interpreted standard operating procedures to complete work in an accurate and efficient manner.
  • Managed quality control and maintained high customer satisfaction.
  • Monitored and adjusted production processes or equipment for quality and productivity.
  • Started up and shut down equipment.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mauston High School
Mauston, WI
2005

Skills

  • Ethical standards of conduct
  • Non-violent intervention
  • First aid and CPR certified
  • Trained in defensive tactics
  • State and federal laws knowledge
  • Restraint techniques
  • Occupational hazards and safety precautions
  • Strategic planning and organization
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
  • Observation
  • Negotiation
  • Rules of conduct
  • Job assignments
  • Correctional program resources
  • Inspections
  • Inmate transport
  • Crowd control
  • Inmate movement control
  • Supervision & leadership
  • Troubleshooting

Additional Information

I was a volunteer with the Portage Youth Soccer Association (PYSA). Had been a member of the Board of Directors as the Mini Liaison for 4 years. Coaching for 6 years and am my sons team manager for 2 years. I left the PYSA when I began my career with the WIDOC. As the MIni League Liaison I;

- Coordinate the season

- Train and manage coaches

- Design skills syllabus/curriculum

- Assign and implement tasks

Timeline

Correctional Sergeant

State of Wisconsin Department of Corrections
07.2020 - 05.2024

Packer/Stacker Operator

Remedy Staffing
01.2020 - 03.2020

Fuse Weld Lead

Thermal Spray Technologies
08.2019 - 12.2019

CNC Lathe Machinist

Metal Solutions LLC
05.2019 - 08.2019

CNC Machine Operator

Strategic Resources International
01.2019 - 05.2019

Window Installer

Waunakee Remodeling
12.2018 - 01.2019

CNC Press Brake Operator

ALKAR-RapidPak Inc.
08.2018 - 11.2018

Laser Operator/Riveter

Strategic Resources Inc.
04.2018 - 08.2018

Brake Press Operator

Aerotek Staffing
10.2017 - 03.2018

Trimmer

Everbrite
08.2017 - 09.2017

Water Jet Operator

AMM LLC
06.2017 - 07.2017

Brake Press Operator

Pro Metal Works
06.2015 - 06.2017

Finisher

TriEnda
08.2014 - 06.2015

Assistant Press Operator

Pendaform Corporation
04.2013 - 07.2014

High School Diploma -

Mauston High School
Joseph Kraus