Wages range from $19.50 to $21.50 per hourMachinist Interns will work at Sierra Pacific Industries’ Shelton Fabrication Shop alongside experienced machinists and engineers to support the setup, programming, and operation of CNC and manual machines. This internship is ideal for individuals interested in hands-on manufacturing, machining processes, and precision metalworking.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Assist with general setup and operation of CNC/manual Mills and Lathes in an industrial setting
- Write and edit CNC programs based on prints and verbal instructions
- Read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints
- Use precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators
- Gain experience working with various steels, aluminums, and plastics
- Rotate through various hands-on processes in a full fabrication and machining shop
- Perform other duties as required by supervisor/Leadership
Qualifications- Strong math or applied math skills
- Enjoy working with hands and building mechanical components
- Shop experience or exposure to industrial environments
- Coursework in machining (high school or college)
- Preference to those with basic understanding of machining or CNC operations
- Preference to those with familiarity with coordinate systems and calculating ratios
- Preference to those with strong computer skills and comfort with Windows-based systems
Base Location: Shelton, Washington
Compensation includes competitive hourly wage and housing allowance for qualifying individuals.How to Apply
Apply online at: spi-ind.com/internships
Applicants must provide a cover letter and resume when submitting application.
Applications Close: January 16th 2026
Interviews will be ongoing as applications are received.
Position may be filled prior to deadline.
Employment Period: SUMMER 2026 (flexible start & end dates)
Celebrate our 300th million seedling planted with us!
spi-ind.com/OurForests/ThreeHundredMillionSierra 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.
