Entry-Level Fabrication Shop Associate

Job Description

Entry-Level Fabrication Shop Associate

Sierra Pacific Industries is a fourth-generation family-owned company and one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the United States. We are committed to fostering growth and development for our employees. Currently, we have exciting entry-level positions available at our Fabrication Shop in Shelton, Washington, offering significant opportunities for advancement.

About the Position

This is an excellent entry-level opportunity to start a career with a leading industry company. You will be instrumental in the daily operations of our Fabrication Shop, gaining hands-on experience and preparing for advanced roles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for general shop cleanup and maintenance.
• Assist fabricators with prepping material.
• Perform grinding tasks.
• Operate a drill press.
• Execute metal cutting using a band saw.

Opportunities for Advancement:

We are dedicated to training and promoting from within. This entry-level role provides a pathway to excel into various specialized positions within the Fabrication Shop, including:

• CNC Machinist
• Welding Fabricator
• Plasma Table Operator
• Electrical/Electronics Specialist
• CNC Programming
• PLC Programming

Work Environment & Demands:

• The work is fast-paced and can, at times, be demanding.
• Requires repetitive lifting.
• Work in both hot and cold work environments.
• Work schedule is for the day shift.
• May include overtime and weekend work during busy production times.

Compensation & Benefits

Sierra Pacific Industries values its employees and offers a comprehensive package designed to support your well-being and future:

• Competitive Starting Wage: Entry-level positions earn $22.22 per hour.
• Excellent Low-Cost Health Benefits: Includes a full Health Benefits Plan (medical, dental, and vision) with low-cost premiums.
• Retirement Plan:
  • 401(k) with Company Match.
  • Additional employer-paid contributions.
• Paid Time Off:
  • Paid vacation.
  • 10 paid holidays.
• Company-Paid Life Insurance.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have recent, related work history.
• Must provide verifiable references.
• All applicants must be at least age 18.

Why Join Our Team?

At Sierra Pacific Industries, our greatest strength is our people. We offer more than just a job; it’s a commitment to provide opportunities for personal and professional growth for everyone. We encourage our employees to grow with us and contribute to making the company even better.

How To Apply

If you are qualified and eager to join our team, we invite you to apply in person.

Application Days & Hours: Thursday and Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Location:
Sierra Pacific Industries
421 South Front Street
Shelton, WA 98584

Phone: (360) 427-8206

Please bring with you at the time of application:

• 2 references.
• All previous employment information.

Let’s talk!

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About Our Company

Sierra Pacific Industries is a fourth-generation family-owned company, founded in 1949 in Northern California. We have grown to become one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the U.S., employing around 6,500 crew members. We are proud to work at state-of-the-art facilities across various operations including manufacturing, custom wood-framed windows, fabrication, millwork, veneer, cogeneration, trucking, and forestry.

We own and sustainably manage over 2.4 million acres of timberland in California, Oregon, and Washington. Our forests are managed under a 100-year plan by Registered Professional Foresters, Wildlife Biologists, Botanists, and other professionals. We are committed to growing forests for our future, planting over 6 million new trees every year. In Spring 2024, we celebrated planting our 300 millionth seedling, a testament to our dedication to sustainable forest management for generations to come.

Sierra Pacific effectively utilizes nearly 100% of every piece of wood brought to our facilities. Any material not used for handcrafted doors and windows, millwork, lumber, or landscaping is converted into electricity in our eight biomass-fueled power plants.

Company Culture & Policies

• 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.