Job Description

Skills for Chicago

Is a Chicago-based nonprofit that removes barriers to employment by eliminating biases that disqualify candidates unnecessarily. Working with local and global companies, Skills brings opportunities to neighborhoods and municipalities throughout the Chicagoland area. To be eligible for Skills for Chicago services, candidates must reside in Illinois or Indiana, be authorized to work in the United States, and be either unemployed or underemployed.

Inherent Homes L3C

Inherent L3C is a mission-driven organization dedicated to expanding access to affordable homeownership as a means of addressing systemic social challenges. By developing all-electric, solar-ready homes priced within reach of moderate-income families, they aim to ensure long-term housing stability and community resilience. Their model prioritizes public benefit over profit, working in partnership with local governments and organizations.

Job Highlights

• Produces components by assembling parts and subassemblies. These tasks involve manual labor and include but are not limited to: fabrication, production and assembly, including framing, drywall, painting and finishing.
• Positions or aligns components and parts, either manually or with hoists.
• Cleans and maintains work areas and equipment, including tools.
• Prepares work to be accomplished by studying parts lists and gathering parts, subassemblies, tools, and materials.
• Positions parts and subassemblies by using templates or reading measurements.
• Assembles components by examining connections for correct fit, fastening parts and subassemblies.

Candidate Profile

• High school diploma or GED is preferred but not required
• Previous construction and/or manufacturing experience and training is also preferred
• Dexterity and hand-eye coordination, including the ability to grasp, manipulate, and assemble parts and components
• Excellent stamina for manual tasks required 

Additional Information

Location

Chicago

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