Career Opportunities

Sierra Pacific Industries is a fourth-generation family-owned company and one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the United States, with over 6,000 employees working at state-of-the-art facilities including manufacturing, custom wood-framed windows, fabrication, millwork, veneer, cogeneration, trucking, and forestry operations.

About the role

• Design and rebuild lumber manufacturing equipment
• Coordinate the development and improvement of lumber processing equipment
• Effectively model detailed concepts and designs using 3D modeling software
• Provide leadership and direction to fabricators, assemblers, machinists, and shop personnel
• Work with company operations to understand complete application and needs
• Coordinate activities relative to the development of new equipment
• Plan and supervise equipment installation, upgrades, and start-ups
• Work to continuously learn and improve knowledge of industry and equipment

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or 5 years’ significantly equivalent experience
• 3 years’ experience in the lumber industry and/or machine design
• 3 years’ working experience with SolidWorks software required; FEA analysis experience is a plus
• Machine center alignment and installation experience
• Knowledge of hydraulics, drives, welding, fabrication, and machining preferred
• Able to contribute creative solutions and succeed in an innovative environment
• Possess strong problem-solving, multi-tasking, and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

• Full health benefits plan (medical, dental, and vision) with low-cost premiums
• 401(k) with company match and additional retirement contributions
• Company-paid life insurance
• Paid vacation and 10 holidays
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth, including training and promotion from within

Pay

The general wage range for this position is $70,000 to $115,000 per year, dependent on relevant work experience, skill, knowledge, and education.