APA - The Engineered Wood Association

Build Your Career at APA

APA is a great place to work and grow. As a matter of fact, the average length of service for an APA employee is 14 years! APA employees are the key to developing and maintaining successful partnerships with our members.

At APA, we value education, experience, creativity, innovation, responsibility, and a true sense of customer service. When considering applicants for career opportunities, we look for these attributes. We employ scientists, engineers, technicians, marketing specialists and quality auditors familiar with engineered wood systems. We also employ individuals with management, administrative and operational backgrounds.

Many of our employees work at our Tacoma, WA headquarters. Career opportunities are occasionally available at major metropolitan areas throughout the United States and Canada.

We value diversity among our employees and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Join the team at a Top Place to Work
APA won first place in March 2006 and was a finalist in March 2007 in the nonprofit category of the Top Places to Work recognition program sponsored by the Business Examiner, a publication focused on businesses in the south Puget Sound region. Awards in this annual recognition program are based primarily on employee opinion surveys that cover such things as employee perceptions of company integrity, communication, respect for employees, pride in the organization, teamwork, and other companywide attributes.

Generous benefits
APA employees are rewarded with competitive compensation and benefit plans. We offer:

  • Major medical, dental and vision plans
  • Group life, AD&D and long-term disability plans
  • Long-term care insurance for employee and eligible family members
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Flex time
  • Family and medical leave

CURRENT OPENINGS

There are currently no employment openings at APA.

Learn More About APA Member Products

Get the latest information on APA member products, locate a member manufacturer near you, and download publications from the products section of apawood.org.

Glulam
I-Joist
OSB
Plywood
Rim Board
Siding
Specialty Wood Products
SCL