At APA – The Engineered Wood Association, our people are the foundation of everything we do. Every day, our scientists, engineers, technicians, and specialists put their expertise to work testing, certifying, and advancing engineered wood products that builders, specifiers, and code officials depend on. It's this dedication that has earned APA the trust of the industry for decades — and why the average APA employee stays with us for more than 10 years.
When you join APA, you become part of a team that shapes the standards, guidance, and technical solutions that keep the engineered wood industry moving forward safely and responsibly. We look for people who bring curiosity, integrity, and a genuine commitment to service, because those are the qualities that make our technical partnerships strong. Whether you're conducting quality audits, researching new applications, or supporting our members directly, your work directly strengthens APA's role as a trusted technical authority. Explore career opportunities where your expertise can make a lasting impact on an entire industry.
We value diversity among our employees and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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Associate Technician (Onsite) - Tacoma, WA
APA employees are rewarded with competitive compensation and benefit plans. We offer:
Major medical, dental and vision plans for employee and eligible family members
Group life, AD&D and long-term disability plans
Long-term care insurance for employee and eligible family members
401(k) and RRSP retirement plans with generous employer contributions
Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays
APA does not exclude, deny benefits to, or otherwise discriminate against any person on the basis of sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law in any employment practices and in admission to, participation in, or receipt of the services and benefits in any of our activities. For further information about this policy, contact Human Resources.
For more than 90 years, APA has helped advance the engineered wood industry through education, certification, research, testing, standards development and technical leadership.
Manufacturers join APA to demonstrate quality, support product acceptance and strengthen confidence in their products. Through independent quality assurance, product evaluation and technical expertise, APA helps manufacturers, specifiers, builders, code officials and regulators make informed decisions with confidence.
