Revolution Workshop is a social enterprise that provides carpentry and woodworking workforce development for unemployed or underemployed people in partnership with area businesses.
We deliver financial independence and careers through skills, hope, and resilience.
Position Description:
Revolution Workshop teaches woodworking skills while creating beautiful, handmade furniture and home goods. Our Social Enterprise sells these products, and all net proceeds directly support our job training program for unemployed individuals.
Revolution Workshop is looking for an experienced tradesperson passionate about growing the future of construction in Chicago. This individual demonstrates technical and experiential competence in custom woodworking, and manufacturing, with considerable experience operating a woodworking facility while teaching woodworking skills.
Check out our website for photos of our past work.
Reporting Structure
● This position reports directly to the Woodshop Manager
Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm. Occasional evening and/or weekend events required and will flex hours accordingly.
Roles and Responsibilities
This position is full-time and year-round “Woodshop” side of our Social Enterprise – A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to lay out and shape stock; assemble wooden articles or subassemblies; mark, bind, saw, carve, and sand wooden products; repair wooden articles, and use a variety of hand tools, power tools and machines.
RW-Woodshop (100%)
● Maintain production and keep projects on time per the project schedule set on jobs by the Manager
● Teach woodworking and production skills to your Program Project Alumni Leads and Program Alumni working in the woodshop while working on the same projects
● Enforce safety standards and compliance on assigned projects
● Maintain the rules and culture of the woodshop
● Other tasks assigned by the Manager
● Occasional travel to jobsites
● Takes initiative, able to anticipate Shop/Building needs
● Maintain and organize the shop/building, all shop tools and equipment
● Building and machine maintenance, safety, and repair
RW’s Core Values
● Accountability: We believe actions matter. We hold our trainees, graduates, employer partners, and each other to the highest standards of excellence.
● Compassion: We value lived experiences. We give each person we work with the individual support they need to succeed — whether that’s equipping them for their journey or simply offering an opportunity.
● Social Justice: We amplify the voices of those we serve to dismantle the systems that economically oppress black, brown, and underserved communities.
● Integrity: We strive to do right by those we serve with an eye towards honesty, inclusion, and equity.
● Community: We value everyone who walks through our door. We’re a life-long safety net, cheer squad, and career network.
Work Environment:
● Work will be indoors. It is expected to be exposed to heavy machinery, loud tools, dust, debris and heights.
Qualifications
● 10-15 years of Commercial Custom Millwork, Cabinetry, and Furniture Making in the Woodworking Industry as a Bench Carpenter/Cabinetmaker. Machine Setter and Operator of commercial grade woodworking machines; Dust System, Planer, Jointer, Panel Saw, Cabinet Saws, Radial Arm Saw, Wide Belt Sander, Shaper, CNC Portable Router, Glue Rack System, and all handheld power/hand tools
● High School Diploma or GED
● Some computer skills – Google G Suite (Google Docs, Sheets, Forms, Gmail etc.).
● Microsoft Office, Excel, ability to learn new systems and databases
● Shared lived experience with our Program Alumni, or at least two years’ experience working with racially diverse groups
● Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written)
● Must be a team leader and detail oriented
● Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work to produce required results
● Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
● Ability to stay organized across multiple projects at the same time
● Recognize and respond to emerging priorities, allow for flexibility in your schedule.
● Basic writing skills and interpersonal communication
● Takes initiative, able to anticipate program needs
● Recognize and respond to emerging priorities, allow for flexibility in your schedule
Salary: Non-exempt, $26-$30/hour
Benefits
● Unlimited PTO
● Employee Assistance Program
● Professional development opportunities
● ICHRA medical reimbursement
● Short term and long term disability
● 403b 3% match
Nondiscrimination:
● It is the continuing policy of Revolution Workshop to take affirmative action to assure equal opportunity for all current and prospective employees without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, personal appearance, marital status, familial status, family responsibility, pregnancy or other pregnancy-related conditions, childbirth, disability, military/veteran status, citizenship status, religion or political affiliation, past convictions or incarceration, prior psychiatric treatment, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Revolution Workshop is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Disability Specifications:
● ADA: Revolution Workshop will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within the classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Chicago, IL 60624 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Chicago, IL 60624: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
