Quinn is one of Janicki’s engineering interns for the summer of 2025, working with the space team. She is currently pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering at Washington State University. Originally from Camano Island, Washington, Quinn has long been familiar with Janicki through her father and uncle, who both have worked at the company. Last...
Rachel is one of Janicki’s engineering interns for the summer of 2025. Originally from Bothell, Washington, she is entering her senior year at Purdue University in Indiana, where she is majoring in mechanical engineering. Throughout her internship, Rachel has worked in several areas at Janicki, including the mills, the machine shop and with the research...
Hunter is a mechanical engineering student at Montana State and is one of Janicki’s 2025 summer engineering interns. Originally, Hunter wanted to be a pilot, but after buying an older car and fixing it up, he realized that he had an interest in mechanical engineering and decided to pursue it at college. He said the...
On Saturday, May 17, two teams from Janicki took aim and showed their support at the 11th annual Pull for Scouting Clay Classic, held at the Granite Falls Sportsman’s Club. The event benefits Scouting America’s Mount Baker Council and raises funds to support shooting sports programs that emphasize safety, marksmanship and fun at Scout Camp. Janicki...
Janicki fielded two teams for this year’s Ski to Sea race, a multi-sport relay stretching from Mount Baker to Bellingham Bay over Memorial Day weekend. The race includes seven grueling legs: downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, running, road biking, cyclocross, canoeing and kayaking. Team Pulling Left put on an electrifying performance, securing a seventh-place finish in...
On July 3rd, Janicki celebrated Independence Day with a barbecue lunch for its Washington-based employees at the Hamilton site. This celebratory event fostered camaraderie among the team and offered a delightful opportunity to enjoy the summer weather and breathtaking mountain views. Delicious Barbeque La Conner Seafood and Prime Rib provided a sumptuous feast. The menu...
Janicki was recognized as an Outstanding Civilian Employer during the U.S. Navy’s 2025 Navy Employer Recognition Event, held June 12 aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln in San Diego, California. The award highlights Janicki’s continued commitment to supporting employees who serve in the military. The nomination came from Corey Mosher, a facilities maintenance technician at Janicki...
Leading By Example As a family-owned company, Janicki is a place where opportunities often extend across generations. For Tony and his two children, Juan and Karissa, working here has become a family affair, with each building their own careers in different parts of the company. Tony joined Janicki in 2010, starting in mold fabrication and...
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...
Celebrating Cinco de Mayo In Washington, employees gathered outside Building 5 in Hamilton to enjoy mouthwatering tacos and taco bowls from Lorenzo’s. The beautiful spring weather and the scenic foothills of the Cascades provided a stunning backdrop as team members connected over great food. At our Utah plant, day shift employees fired up the grills...
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...