Gaining Perspective While working through his senior year at Concrete High School, Shayne was introduced to Janicki by his superintendent. When he learned about Janicki’s internship program for local high school students, he landed a part-time role as a machine shop helper. As a shop helper, his tasks were straightforward but important: cleaning the machine...
This Mother’s Day, We’re Highlighting a Special Mother-Daughter Story Ofelia immigrated to the United States from Michoacán, Mexico, at around 15 years old. Her family lived in San Diego for three years before settling in Burlington, Washington, where she finished high school. Her early work life was hands-on jobs, from nurseries to canning plants to...
A Unique Career Progression Born and raised in the small town of Delta, Utah, Patrick discovered a passion for working with his hands. At 17, he joined the U.S. Marine Corps, serving from 1996 to 2003 as a mortarman in a light reconnaissance unit. “I enjoyed my time in the Marines,” he says. “You basically...
Harmony’s career journey is one of exploration and resilience. Originally from Georgia, she had a dynamic upbringing, moving across the country for her parents’ careers and ultimately settling in Idaho for her final two years of high school. A passionate singer and pianist, she initially pursued a degree in vocal performance. However, she soon discovered...
Noemi is a summer intern on the NC programming team. She attends Whatcom College, where she studies electrical engineering. She is gaining experience behind the scenes of engineering, learning to program parts and working in production. Working as a programmer has helped Noemi better understand some of the work she will do as an...
Serenity will be entering her junior year at Sedro-Woolley High School and is a facilities and maintenance intern for the summer here at Janicki. She has been spending her summer weeding, cleaning, painting and stripping wire. She is eager and willing to do whatever the maintenance team needs to get done. Serenity’s favorite thing about...
Before joining Janicki, Salma worked as a certified nursing assistant at a nursing home. Her empathetic nature made her well-suited for the role, and she enjoyed bonding with her patients. However, despite the fulfillment she found in helping others, the stress of the job was unsustainable, and Salma knew it wasn’t her lifelong career path....
In 2023, Nick began his journey with Janicki as a weekend shift production technician at our Highway 20 facility, specializing in metal fabrication. With a background in manufacturing, including expertise in cranes, rigging, and specialized transportation, Nick was a natural fit for the role. The promise of growth initially drew him to Janicki, which he...
For Angie, Janicki isn’t just a workplace – it’s a family legacy. Angie’s journey with Janicki began three years ago when her stepson, Derek, who was already a mill technician at the company, encouraged her to apply. With her husband, Darrell, having previously worked for Janicki, Angie knew the company well and made joining the...
Nick, a production technical lead on the Metals Value Stream team at the Utah site, recently celebrated his 8th anniversary with Janicki. His interest in aerospace and technical work began when he enlisted in the Army in 2008, a passion that he continues to bring to his role at Janicki. Nick served several critical roles...
Nick’s early years are a testament to his determination and free spirit. He chose to leave high school before graduating, embarking on journeys across Washington. At the age of 18, he drove his car until it ran out of gas, then sold it to buy camping equipment. For several months, he traversed the country, spending...