• Work closely with fabrication team to bring successful projects to completion on time, on budget, and to high quality standards

• Work with all relevant power tools and attend to all associated safety and maintenance protocol

• Be on time and dependable for the team

• Help maintain the shop, tools and equipment

• Interest and drive to understand basics of building science and green building skills with an interest to grow in this area. In-house and external training included with this position

• Support and work with the team effectively and contribute to a positive daily culture

• Interest in and knowledge of working with locally-sourced wood and other building materials, applied knowledge of high performance building theory and techniques. Experience in straw bale building, clay and lime plasters, and other natural building methods and materials are a plus. Will train.

• Lead a small crew to execute specific project tasks, holding responsibility for assuring quality of their work, working with all relevant power tools and attending to all safety and maintenance protocols. Contribute to a positive daily culture, providing on-the-job guidance and training as needed to apprentices

• Participate regularly in quarterly All-Company Meetings to help steer direction of our worker-owned cooperative, and act as an active member of the Build Committee

• Exhibit strong building science and green building skills with an interest for continued growth in this area (Regular in-house and external training included with this position). Contribute to research & development and innovation of pre-fabricated natural building technologies.

For Fabrication Level I:

• Some carpentry experience required (1-2 years experience)

• Experience with efficient, production-oriented work

• Interest in developing proficiency with all basic hand and power tools commonly used for construction/carpentry/building performance

For Fabrication Level II:

• 3-6 years carpentry experience

• Experience with efficient, production-oriented work

• Ability to read plans, do takeoffs, and lead a small group of people on tasks

• Proficiency with all basic hand and power tools commonly used for construction/carpentry/building performance

For both:

• A strong team player who is focused on the vision and mission of the company

• Able to work well independently with appropriate guidance and supervision

• Strong communication skills: in person, via phone, and email

• Comfortable with cross-cultural communication and an interest in becoming functionally bilingual between Spanish and English

• Ability to operate in fast-paced work environments

• Ability to track hours on web-based information management systems (training to be provided)

For part-time fabrication technicians:

• $20-28/hr depending on experience, with bonus incentives per project based on productivity metrics

• Position is temporary, from October 2025-March 2026 with potential to convert to full time

If position converts to full time, the compensation package also includes:

• Vision and dental insurance provided, 100% paid by company, and healthcare stipend of $100 per month

• Profit sharing at the end of the fiscal year. Amount is based on ownership percentage

• AFLAC supplemental coverage (optional, deducted from member’s paycheck if desired)

• 80 hours of paid time off per year starts accruing immediately (based on 40-hour work week)

• 40 hours of floating paid Holiday/Wellness time off per year

• $200/year for personal tool or tech allowance

• Reduced cost cell phone plans available on company AT&T plan, deducted from member’s paycheck

• Paid trainings, conferences & classes - minimum value $200 per year; actual value determined on as-needed basis. Full coverage based on first come first serve basis until budget line is tapped for the year

• Paid membership to professional associations with conference, networking, and professional development opportunities: NESEA, Better Buildings by Design/Efficiency VT Network, others. 

• Subscriptions to Fine Homebuilding, BuildingGreen online suite, and other trade publications

• Internal paid company trainings

• Shared company meals at All Company Meetings and gatherings.

• New Frameworks swag

• Bragging rights that you are a co-owner of the coolest and nerdiest company in the Northeast!

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Please include:

• Letter of interest

• Resume

• Three references