Corrections Metal Products Factory Foreman 1 pay range
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania · class code 98300
- Class code
- 98300
- Pay scale group
- CO 37
- Pay unit
- Year
- Bargaining unit
- H1
- State
- Pennsylvania
- The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania published pay range for Corrections Metal Products Factory Foreman 1 is $53,036 to $107,095 per year.
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of Administration keys this classification as class code 98300.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The Commonwealth job specification for this class is published by Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of Administration. The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 05/01/1977.
What the state says the job is
This is advanced manufacturing work in the production of metal products at a state correctional institution factory. An employee in this class instructs and trains inmates in the methods and techniques involved in the production of a variety of metal products such as bed components, bookcases, cabinets, lockers, lounge furniture, shelving, license plates and road signs. Duties include responsibility for the custody and discipline of inmates assigned to the employee during work hours. Work is received in the form of work orders. Employee may preform lead work. Supervision is received from a technical supervisor or administrative superior through personal inspections, conferences, and an analysis of production records.
Examples of the work
Supervises and instructs inmate workers in the techniques and methods involved in the production of a variety of metal products such as bed components, bookcases, cabinets, lockers, lounge furniture, shelving, license plates, and road signs. Supervises and instructs inmates and participates in the operation and general maintenance and repair of machinery used in the manufacturing process. Inspects work in progress and finished goods for workmanship, proper constructions, and adherence to production standards. Maintains order and discipline among inmate workers. Issues and collects materials and supplies used by inmate workers.
Minimum qualifications
Three years of experience in varied machine or production operations in the manufacturing of metal products and graduation from high school; or Three years experience as a Corrections Officer, including one year involving varied machine and production operations in the manufacturing of metal products; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Quoted from the Commonwealth job specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of Administration publishes this figure in Classification and Pay Plan (online, current annual salary ranges). Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
The Commonwealth also links this class code to its own job title and specification. That page is the official description of the classification; this page publishes its pay range.
The listed pay scale is available in the Commonwealth's current CO schedule.