Draftspersons earn $27 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 Draftsperson to work collaboratively with our fabrication shop based in Anderson, California.
About the Position
Assist in the development and improvement of lumber processing equipment
Draft drawings of machinery and devices as directed
Turn engineering models into burn patterns, machine, fabrication, and assembly drawings
Model concepts and detailed designs using 3D and 2D modeling software
Take assembly models, or hand sketches, and transform them into usable drawings that are easy to follow
Modify models at the direction of engineers and others
Identify errors, appropriately ask questions or direction, when models don’t add up
Work proactively with assemblers and machinists
Take direction from engineers to effectively get products made in the shop
Provide recommendations, focusing on solutions rather than problems
Assist in the coordination of activities relative to the development of new equipment
Oversee and guide assigned projects at different stages
Continuously learn and improve knowledge of the industry and equipment
Observe, guide, and manage various projects through the shop
Continuously learn and improve knowledge of the industry and equipment
Qualifications
1 year experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD or 3D modeling software, or certification equivalent
1 year experience in the lumber industry and/or machine design preferred
Understanding of mates, configurations, and display states
Demonstrated ability to make good decisions for cost effective manufacturing
Model control: Understand and ability to maneuver models efficiently without error
Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to maintain good working relationships at all levels
Receptive to learn and advance in knowledge through critical feedback
Experience with Microsoft Office Suit
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, the deadline to apply is June 27th 2025.
Please send a cover letter referencing this position and a resume to:
Sierra Pacific Industries
Sierra Owens, Human Resources
PO Box 10939
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 378-8353
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.