Mill Worker - Facilities & Services
University of Illinois

Mill Worker - Facilities & Services

Facilities & Services

Job Summary
Make, assemble, and repair wood, and wood composite products and materials.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Operating machines and woodworking tools, including a variety of saws, drill presses, milling machines, and other wood-shaping machines.
• Assemble the machined parts, adding fasteners and adhesives, and installing hardware.
• Complete products by sanding them in preparation for staining and finishing with protective coatings.
• Read shop drawings, schematics and blueprints
• Assist and train apprentices.
• Set up and maintain machines and tools for woodwork manufacturing.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Additional Physical Demands
1. May work in confined spaces and at heights.
2. May be exposed to chemicals, heat, cold, dust, fumes, noise, and inclement weather, and the hazards of moving machinery and sharp tools.
3. Receives daily oral instructions from Foreperson as well as Superintendent of Building Maintenance. Work is reviewed by Foreperson after each project is completed and occasionally during progress of project.
4. Can require the ability to multitask on given assignments.
5. Certain assignments can be stressful at times.
6. The employee is expected to support the Mission, Vision, Values, Guiding Principles and management operational directions and philosophies of Facilities and Services.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Four (4) years (48 months) of work experience in a woodworking mill or cabinet shop using hand and power woodworking machinery and tools and in the layout, milling, and assembly of products made from wood and related materials.
• Possession of valid Illinois driver's license at time of hire and maintained throughout employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Journeyman level skills in mill work.
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions; often accompanied by blueprints with dimensions.
• Skill in operating and maintaining machinery.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to communicate knowledge of trade to assist and train apprentices.
• Working knowledge and practice of safety procedures.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 2678 - Mill Worker position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the search close date. Salary for this position is based on the prevailing rate and is currently $40.10 per hour. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx .

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on February 3, 2025. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact jdw86@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .

Requisition ID: 1028678
Job Category: Crafts & Trades
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

---