Millwork Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Huber Cabinet Works is seeking a skilled Millwork Machine Operator to join our team. We are a union architectural millwork company specializing in high-end commercial interiors throughout Chicagoland. Our projects range from corporate headquarters and Class A office spaces to hospitality and specialty environments, partnering with some of Chicago’s most respected general contractors. If you take pride in precision, efficiency, and craftsmanship, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate woodworking machinery including panel saws, table saws, shapers, jointers, planers, and related equipment
• Process materials such as plywood, MDF, plastic laminate, veneer panels, solid lumber, and composite materials
• Read and interpret blueprints and shop drawings to machine parts accurately
• Generate stock lists and organize machined components for efficient cabinet assembly
• Coordinate with the Shop Foreman and fellow machine operators to maintain production flow
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Assist with machine setup, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance as needed

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a custom architectural millwork shop required
• Strong knowledge of woodworking machinery and safe operating procedures
• Ability to read shop drawings and produce parts with precision
• Forklift experience preferred
• CNC experience is a plus (not required)
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while contributing to a team
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-quality production environment

What We Offer

• Union benefits and pension
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Opportunity to work on complex, high-profile commercial projects
• Stable, established company with a strong reputation in the Chicago market

Wm. Huber Cabinet Works has a rich tradition of finely crafted architectural woodwork that has been passed on from generation to generation. Started in 1941, we have grown from a small shop on Lincoln Ave. to a 30,000 square foot facility in Logan Square, 8 miles north of downtown Chicago. Huber manufactures, contracts and installs casework and specialty finishes for some of the largest corporations in the world! Visit us at and check us out on LinkedIn or Instagram @huber_cabinet_works

Company Description

Wm. Huber Cabinet Works has a rich tradition of finely crafted architectural woodwork that has been passed on from generation to generation. Started in 1941, we have grown from a small shop on Lincoln Ave. to a 30,000 square foot facility in Logan Square, 8 miles north of downtown Chicago. Huber manufactures, contracts and installs casework and specialty finishes for some of the largest corporations in the world! Visit us at and check us out on LinkedIn or Instagram @huber_cabinet_works