Machinists earn from $23.39 to $34.36 per hour We train and promote from within Excellent low-cost health benefits Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions Paid vacation and 10 holidays At Sierra Pacific Industries, we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us. We are a fourth-generation family-owned company that has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the United States. Our more than 6,000 employees are proud to work at our state-of-the-art sawmills and other facilities, including: manufacturing, custom wood-framed windows, fabrication, millwork, veneer, cogeneration, trucking, forestry, and other operations. Currently, we are seeking a qualified swing shift Machinist to work collaboratively with our fabrication shop in Shelton, Washington. About the Position • Responsible for running and operating CNC mills and lathes • Analyze manufacturing drawings to develop parts using multiple axis machining operations • Create and set up tooling and fixtures • Work closely with engineers • Determine and utilize proper speeds and feeds to reference point location • Maintain quality and manufacturing standards while adhering to the guidelines of a safe work environment Qualifications • 2 years recent, verifiable machinist experience or educational equivalent • Programming software experience a plus • Ability to manually set up and operate engine lathes, horizontal and vertical mills and drill presses to produce precision parts • Ability to read blueprints and shop drawings • Familiar with speeds and feeds • Demonstrated ability to consistently hit tight tolerances (+/- .001) or better when needed • Understanding of bearing fits • Familiar with machining steel (A36, 1045, 4140), aluminum, and plastics • All applicants must be at least age 18 Why Join Our Team? Because this is more than an invitation, it's a commitment to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth to everyone! We ask people to grow with us and make the company even better. We provide an excellent benefit package including a full Health Benefits Plan (including medical, dental, and vision) with low-cost premiums, a 401(k) with Company Match, additional Retirement Contributions, and company-paid Life Insurance. How to Apply If you are qualified and would like to join our team, please send a cover letter referencing this position and a resume or apply in person Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm. Sierra Pacific Industries 421 South Front Street Shelton, WA 98584 (360) 427-8206 or apply online and view all our career opportunities at: spi.careers Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans. About Our Company Sierra Pacific Industries is a fourth-generation family-owned company based in Northern California that started in 1949 and has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the U.S., employing around 6,500 crew members. Sierra Pacific continues to be a company where its employees are proud to work at state-of-the-art facilities and others strive to become part of the team. We own and sustainably manage more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in California, Oregon, and Washington. Our forests are sustainably managed under a 100-year plan by Registered Professional Foresters, Wildlife Biologists, Botanists, and other professionals. We are growing forests for our future, planting over 6 million new trees every year. In Spring 2024, we planted our 300 millionth seedling on our timberlands. This milestone was decades in the making, reflecting our commitment to sustainable forest management and ensuring we have forests not just for today, but for generations to come. Sierra Pacific effectively uses nearly 100% of every piece of wood we bring to our facilities. In fact, any small amount that isn't turned into hand-crafted doors and windows, millwork, lumber, or landscaping material is actually converted into electricity in our eight biomass-fueled power plants. We are proud that all Sierra Pacific facilities follow our drug-free and tobacco-free policies. As part of our safety in the workplace policy, an offer of employment is subject to a negative drug screen result. We use E-verify to verify the social security number and work authorization of all newly hired employees. Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.
See More Details >>Machinists earn from $22.71 to $33.36 per hour We train and promote from within Excellent low-cost health benefits Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions Paid vacation and 10 holidays At Sierra Pacific Industries, we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us. We are a third-generation family-owned company that has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the United States. Our more than 6,000 employees are proud to work at our state-of-the-art sawmills and other facilities, including: manufacturing, custom wood-framed windows, fabrication, millwork, veneer, cogeneration, trucking, forestry, and other operations. Currently, we are seeking a qualified swing shift Machinist to work collaboratively with our fabrication shop in Shelton, Washington. About The Position • Responsible for running and operating CNC mills and lathes • Analyze manufacturing drawings to develop parts using multiple axis machining operations • Create and set up tooling and fixtures • Work closely with engineers • Determine and utilize proper speeds and feeds to reference point location • Maintain quality and manufacturing standards while adhering to the guidelines of a safe work environment Qualifications • 2 years’ recent, verifiable machinist experience or educational equivalent • Programming software experience a plus • Ability to manually set up and operate engine lathes, horizontal and vertical mills and drill presses to produce precision parts • Ability to read blueprints and shop drawings • Familiar with speeds and feeds • Demonstrated ability to consistently hit tight tolerances (+/- .001) or better when needed • Understanding of bearing fits • Familiar with machining steel (A36, 1045, 4140), aluminum, and plastics • All applicants must be at least age 18 Why Join Our Team? Because this is more than an invitation, it's a commitment to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth to everyone! We ask people to grow with us and make the company even better. We provide an excellent benefit package including a full Health Benefits Plan (including medical, dental, and vision) with low-cost premiums, a 401(k) with Company Match, additional Retirement Contributions, and company-paid Life Insurance. How To Apply If you are qualified and would like to join our team, please send a cover letter referencing this position and a resume or apply in person Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm. Sierra Pacific Industries 421 South Front Street Shelton, WA 98584 Can’t make it in? Let’s talk! (360) 427-8206 or apply online and view all our career opportunities at: spi.careers Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans. About Our Company Sierra Pacific Industries started in 1949 and has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the U.S., employing more than 6,000 crew members. Sierra Pacific continues to be a company where its employees are proud to work at state-of-the-art sawmills and other facilities and others strive to become part of the team. We are a third-generation family-owned company based in Northern California. Sierra Pacific owns and sustainably manages more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in California, Oregon, and Washington. We are growing forests for our future, planting over 6 million new trees every year. Our forests are managed under a 100-year plan by Registered Professional Foresters, Wildlife Biologists, Botanists, and other professionals. Sierra Pacific effectively uses nearly 100% of every piece of wood we bring to our facilities. In fact, any small amount that isn't turned into hand-crafted doors and windows, millwork, lumber, or landscaping material is converted into electricity in our seven biomass-fueled power plants. We are proud that all Sierra Pacific facilities follow our drug-free and tobacco-free policies. As part of our safety in the workplace policy, an offer of employment is subject to a negative drug screen result. We use E-verify to verify the social security number and work authorization of all newly hired employees. Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.
See More Details >>Machinists earn from $22.71 to $33.36 per hour We train and promote from within Excellent low-cost health benefits Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions Paid vacation and 10 holidays At Sierra Pacific Industries , we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us. We are a third-generation family-owned company that has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the United States. Our more than 6,000 employees are proud to work at our state-of-the-art sawmills and other facilities, including: manufacturing, custom wood-framed windows, fabrication, millwork, veneer, cogeneration, trucking, forestry, and other operations. Currently, we are seeking a qualified swing shift Machinist to work collaboratively with our fabrication shop in Shelton, Washington . About The Position • Responsible for running and operating CNC mills and lathes • Analyze manufacturing drawings to develop parts using multiple axis machining operations • Create and set up tooling and fixtures • Work closely with engineers • Determine and utilize proper speeds and feeds to reference point location • Maintain quality and manufacturing standards while adhering to the guidelines of a safe work environment Qualifications • 2 years' recent, verifiable machinist experience or educational equivalent • Programming software experience a plus • Ability to manually set up and operate engine lathes, horizontal and vertical mills and drill presses to produce precision parts • Ability to read blueprints and shop drawings • Familiar with speeds and feeds • Demonstrated ability to consistently hit tight tolerances (+/- .001) or better when needed • Understanding of bearing fits • Familiar with machining steel (A36, 1045, 4140), aluminum, and plastics • All applicants must be at least age 18 Why Join Our Team? Because this is more than an invitation, it's a commitment to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth to everyone! We ask people to grow with us and make the company even better. We provide an excellent benefit package including a full Health Benefits Plan (including medical, dental, and vision) with low-cost premiums, a 401(k) with Company Match, additional Retirement Contributions , and company-paid Life Insurance. How To Apply If you are qualified and would like to join our team, please send a cover letter referencing this position and a resume or apply in person Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm . Sierra Pacific Industries 421 South Front Street Shelton, WA 98584 Can't make it in? Let's talk! (360) 427-8206 or apply online and view all our career opportunities at: spi.careers Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans. About Our Company Sierra Pacific Industries started in 1949 and has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the U.S., employing more than 6,000 crew members. Sierra Pacific continues to be a company where its employees are proud to work at state-of-the-art sawmills and other facilities and others strive to become part of the team. We are a third-generation family-owned company based in Northern California. Sierra Pacific owns and sustainably manages more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in California, Oregon, and Washington. We are growing forests for our future, planting over 6 million new trees every year. Our forests are managed under a 100-year plan by Registered Professional Foresters, Wildlife Biologists, Botanists, and other professionals. Sierra Pacific effectively uses nearly 100% of every piece of wood we bring to our facilities. In fact, any small amount that isn't turned into hand-crafted doors and windows, millwork, lumber, or landscaping material is converted into electricity in our seven biomass-fueled power plants. We are proud that all Sierra Pacific facilities follow our drug-free and tobacco-free policies. As part of our safety in the workplace policy, an offer of employment is subject to a negative drug screen result. We use E-verify to verify the social security number and work authorization of all newly hired employees. Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.
See More Details >>Entering the machining trade in Shelton, WA typically begins with specialized education and training, often through apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with classroom instruction. These apprenticeships last about four to five years, providing comprehensive training under experienced professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 288,789 machinists nationwide, with a median annual wage of $50,840. In Shelton, WA, machinists can expect to earn an average of $475 per week, with experienced professionals potentially earning over $80,640 annually. Trade schools, technical colleges, and industry associations offer pathways to apprenticeships, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential.
