Shop Technician II; Fabricator

Shop Technician II (Fabricator) About Us

Cambium is a growth stage start‑up using technology to make it easy to access material we normally waste, turning salvaged lumber into Carbon Smart Wood™. We recently closed a $18.5M Series A funding round to make it easier to buy, sell, and move fiber across the supply chain. In addition to being named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024, we serve clients like Amazon, Equinox, Room & Board, and other leading brands in the construction, design, and furniture industries.

It’s an exciting time of growth for Cambium, and we’re looking for ambitious, energetic people to join our mission.

As Shop Technician II (Fabricator), you have a special opportunity to come in at the ground floor and provide incredible objects to customers all over the country while fighting climate change ’ll be a key part of daily operations at our East Coast manufacturing facility, responsible for efficient craftsmanship and high‑quality production. We’re looking for a hands‑on, curious, and adaptable doer who will contribute on Day 1.

• Support the Senior Shop Manager with fabrication‑related tasks
• Operate woodshop tools and millwork equipment such as table saws, planers, sanders, gang rips, and jointers to process raw boards into finished goods
• Pull material and organize builds to keep production flowing efficiently
• Deliver high‑quality finished products by meticulously overseeing all production stages from rough cut to final specification
• Follow safety protocols, daily task lists, and standard operating procedures to maintain a clean and hazard‑free shop
• Manage R&D and prototyping tasks by fabricating product samples or components based on provided specs or mockups
• Contribute to a team culture that values hustle, consistency, and accountability
• Perform routine maintenance and upkeep of tools and equipment to ensure safe, reliable operation

• 2–3 years minimum with shop tools and industrial equipment, comfortable in a woodshop or factory environment
• Experience using jointer, table‑saw, and a planer
• Molder experience a plus; operating a molder or similar profiling equipment is highly valued
• Ability to read and interpret shop and architectural drawings
• Prioritizes safety and follows protocols consistently
• Moves with urgency and stays focused in high‑output environments
• Willingness to learn and solve problems in real time
• Produces high‑quality work and spots issues before they become problems
• Follows through on tasks, communicates clearly, and takes pride in doing one’s part well
• Reliable teammate who contributes to shop rhythm and morale—no ego, just good work
• Detail‑oriented when handling one‑off or custom builds, able to follow prototyping instructions precisely
• Forklift certification preferred
• DOT certification preferred

• Reports to:
  
  Senior Shop Manager
• Salary range: $55‑65 k
• Location:
  
  Baltimore, MD / Columbus, MD

• Equity options package
• Unlimited PTO and flexible schedule
• 401(k) matching
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Work with an incredibly smart, diverse, climate‑mission‑driven team
• An opportunity to play a core role in defining our fast‑growing company
• Volunteer tree‑planting days

Cambium is committed to building an inclusive organization that reflects the diverse communities our team works to serve. We believe that diversity in all its forms—gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, veteran status, disability and more—is essential to imagining and actively building a more just and sustainable future for all. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.