Machinist

SIERRA PACIFIC INDUSTRIES; Standard (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Job summary

Sierra Pacific Industries is seeking a Machinist for our facility in Sonora, California. In this role, you will operate CNC mills and lathes, analyze manufacturing drawings, and ensure quality standards. The position requires 2 years of relevant experience or education.

We offer an excellent benefits package, including low-cost health care, retirement plans, and company-paid life insurance. Join our family-owned company dedicated to employee growth and success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ verifiable machinist experience or educational equivalent.
• Experience with programming software is a plus.
• Ability to operate and set up CNC mills, lathes, and drill presses.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC mills and lathes for precision parts manufacturing.
• Analyze drawings to develop parts using multiple axis machining.
• Maintain quality standards in a safe work environment.

Skills

CNC mills operation

Lathes operation

Blueprint reading

Tolerance precision

Education

2 years of machinist experience or educational equivalent

Tools

Programming software

Job description

Machinists earn $38.69 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 Machinist for our sawmill in Sonora, California.

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 and assist millwrights as needed
• 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 is a plus
• Demonstrated 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 to produce parts
• 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

Benefits

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.

Sierra Pacific Industries is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.