CNC Programmer

CNC Programmers earn $25.33 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, our Windows division in Red Bluff, California, a growing, major window and door manufacturer with manufacturing facilities located in Alabama, California, and Wisconsin, is seeking a qualified CNC Programmer to work collaboratively with our engineering and production teams.


About the Position

• Analyze engineer drawings and work orders to develop CNC programs for multiple axis machining operations
  
• Order necessary tooling and creating descriptions of tooling and fixturing requirements
  
• Determine and utilize proper speed and feed rates for varying materials
  
• Define reference point locations and origin offsets
  
• Create variable based programs using basic math, geometry, trigonometry, logic, and conditional statements
  
• Perform first article inspections and other quality assurance tests to ensure products meet design specifications
  
• Work closely with engineering and production on new product development
  
• Adjust tool paths and organize machining operations to optimize production and efficiency
  
• Be able to learn and use efficiently multiple CAD/CAM software platforms for a variety of machines
  
• Train other team members how to properly and safely operate/maintain CNC machines and programs
  
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a manufacturing setting is required
  
• At least 3 years experience using CAD/CAM software
  
• Associates Degree in related field is preferred
  
• Able to interpret engineering and production drawings
  
• Experience with fenestration products, especially aluminum and wood components, is preferred
  
• Experience with Homag, Biesse, Weeke, Elumatec, Joseph CNC equipment desired
  
• Ability to work independently and follow direction
  
• Strong attention to detail
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational and time management skills
  
• Strong work ethic, ability to self-start, and results-oriented mindset

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. Each year, the Sierra Pacific Foundation has provided an average of $500,000 in scholarships to help the children of our crew members with education expenses.


How to Apply
If you are qualified and would like to join our team,
please send a resume and cover letter referencing this position to:

Sierra Pacific Industries
Amy Campos, Human Resources
11605 Reading Road
Red Bluff, CA 96080
(530) 527-9620

or apply online and view all our career opportunities at: spi.careers