Last i heard it became construction instead of crafting?
Yes, it's still borked.
I don't believe it gives any experience, I'd have to check though.
Here is a mod to fix this:
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1207390617
"Get a real job"
It doesn't give xp and what's more, doesn't appear to be skill-based either. It seems to me that all pawns work it at the same speed now, assuming they have no manipulation, trait or mood penalties to work speed.