Haas Automation Wants 1,000+ Workers for Its New Henderson, Nevada Machine Plant

Haas Automation is looking to hire more than 1,000 employees at its new Henderson facility, and it held its final job fair of the year Saturday at its new plant on Via Inspirada. The company makes machine tools, which are automated mills, lathes and other machines that shape metal and other materials, and the Henderson site is the future home of Haas Automation’s second factory, which the company calls an expansion of our operations, not a startup. Starting pay is around $23 an hour, and some positions eventually pay upwards of $100 an hour. For Metaintro readers who work with their hands, run machines or design parts, this guide covers which roles Haas is filling, what current Henderson listings pay and ask for, when the plant is due to run, and how to apply.

What Exactly Is Haas Hiring For in Henderson?

The hiring push covers positions throughout the factory, and Haas is looking to hire operators, engineers, machinists, inventory associates, assemblers and support staff. The Haas careers page for Henderson lists six hiring areas, and available positions may vary as hiring progresses.

• Manufacturing and Production, where team members work hands on to build CNC machines
• CNC Assembly roles, assembling precision mechanical and electrical systems
• Engineering and Technical roles that help shape how Haas machines are built and how the factories run, through testing and improving processes
• Logistics and Warehouse, from receiving parts to shipping finished machines
• Customer Service and Support for customers and distributors
• Maintenance and Facilities, keeping equipment and systems running

Experience needs vary by role, as some roles require prior experience, while others provide on-the-job training, and most roles are full-time positions. Candidates from outside the area are welcome, but all positions are on-site roles based in Henderson, Nevada.

Training comes first. New hires go through extensive training before they start working on the machines, and general manager Bob Murray said typically, every employee has an iPad, so there's a lot of information on the iPad on how to build machines.

How Many Jobs Are Coming, and Why Do the Numbers Differ?

Several job figures are attached to this plant, and they count different things.

• More than 1,000. This is the current hiring goal, as Haas is looking to hire more than 1,000 employees at its new Henderson facility.
• More than 1,000 across Henderson. At the State of Commerce luncheon in September, city leaders put the outlook at more than 1,000 new jobs coming to Henderson over the next year, with the Haas plant as one of several major economic developments, so it covers the whole city rather than Haas alone.
• The 2019 state deal. When the Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development reviewed Haas's tax abatement application in June 2019, the job plan was 50 contracted, 500 in a 24-month projection and 1,400 in a five-year projection.
• The long-range projection. At the 2024 groundbreaking, the plan was that initially, the factory will hire 200 to 300 workers, and that workforce is projected to grow to 2,500 jobs over the next 10 years.

So Haas is looking to hire more than 1,000 employees now, while the 2024 plan said the workforce was projected to grow to 2,500 jobs over the next 10 years.

What Do the Current Henderson Job Listings Pay?

Haas posts its Henderson openings on the Haas Careers site, and these four listings print hourly pay ranges.

• Inspector 2 in Henderson pays $21.00 to $30.00 an hour.
• Laser Metrology Technician pays $22.00 to $35.00 an hour and is listed as Regular Full Time.
• Mechanical Engineer in Training, listed for Oxnard and Henderson, shows a salary range of $30.00 to $40.00 hourly in its header, while its description gives $25.00 to $35.00 an hour.
• Machine Shop Technical Specialist pays $38.00 to $64.00 an hour.

For comparison, starting pay across the factory is around $23 an hour and some roles eventually reach upwards of $100 an hour. For pay and benefits, specific details are provided during the hiring process.

For context on older targets, Haas's 2019 abatement application listed an average hourly wage of these new employees of $24.04, above the statutory average wage of $22.54. Mayor Debra March's support letter that year expected the first phase to bring at least 500 new, high-quality jobs paying at least $24 per hour. Haas's 2019 pitch to the Henderson City Council put its workers' average earnings at about $70,000 a year.

What Do the Listings Ask For?

Requirements differ by listing, so read each one in full.

The inspector listing describes a job that performs machine shop and receiving inspection under supervision. It needs a high school diploma or high school equivalency (HSE) credential such as general education degree (GED), plus an additional one to three months related experience, training and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. The listing gives 1-3 years as its minimum years of experience. Inspectors use basic inspection equipment (micrometer, calipers, test indicators, surface plate, etc.), must understand shop math, geometry and related trigonometry for 90 degree triangular calculations, and must be able to operate forklifts, pallet jack, cranes, and mobile straddle stacker lift.

The Mechanical Engineer in Training listing is a learning position for a new engineering degreed graduate. Under the supervision of more experienced engineers or supervisors, the trainee executes simple mechanical tasks and product updates and analysis, and the work can include assembling prototypes, resolving production issues, responding to service and quality issues. It requires a Bachelor's Degree BA/BS/BFA/BSA from a four-year college or university is required, plus additional related experience, training and/or equivalent combination of education and experience, lists Mechanical Engineering as the preferred major, and gives 0-1 year as minimum experience.

The Laser Metrology Technician listing requires a one-year certificate from college or technical school is required, plus additional related experience, training and/or equivalent combination of education and experience and gives two to four years as the minimum years of experience. Its minimum qualifications include 2+ years of experience with CNC machinery, assembly or maintenance. The job involves testing production Haas machines and managing the data that provides the basis for determining Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) codes for government export compliance, using Renishaw laser interferometer equipment.

The Machine Shop Technical Specialist listing asks for 20+ years of experience and a high school diploma or high school equivalency (HSE) credential such as general education degree (GED) is required, plus an additional one to three months related experience, training and/or equivalent combination of education and experience, and the person must generate an effective CNC program using CAM and produce good parts when given just a blueprint and a machine. Speaking, reading and writing Spanish is preferred.

Candidates from outside the area are welcome to apply, according to the Haas careers page for Henderson.

Do Some Henderson Jobs Start in California?

Yes, for some roles, as these listings show.

• The Mechanical Engineer in Training role will relocate to Henderson, NV after training at the Oxnard facility for 6 to 12 Months.
• The Machine Shop Technical Specialist role will start in Oxnard, CA and relocate to Henderson, NV in early 2027.
• The Laser Metrology Technician role will start in Oxnard, CA and relocate to Henderson, NV in February 2027.

Haas also plans to relocate 73 jobs out of Southern California under a WARN notice filed in August. Those relocating jobs include assemblers, operators and machinists on various assembly lines, with a planned move before the end of the year. Haas chief human resources officer Cheryl Johnston said the notice does not announce any layoffs, and that it applies only to certain relocating employees whose employment is expected to continue without interruption.

Haas has about 1,700 total employees at its Oxnard headquarters. In October 2025, Haas vice president Peter Zierhut said Oxnard will remain the company’s headquarters and will still have about 1,000 employees.

When Will the Henderson Plant Actually Open?

The plant is still being built, as the Henderson location is an active construction site and is not open to the public, and people are asked not to visit or apply in person.

The opening dates in different sources do not line up exactly, so here they are with their owners and dates.

• The Haas careers page lists the site as preparing for operations to begin in Q4 2026.
• The plant is expected to be fully up and running next fall, according to KTNV's job fair report.
• In October 2025, the company's plan was to start operating there in early 2027.
• The Oxnard-start listings name relocation in early 2027 and February 2027.

Hiring and onboarding are happening in phases leading up to that start.

How Big Is the New Factory?

The new building is a 2.4-million-square-foot, $350 million factory, according to Haas vice president Peter Zierhut, and the job fair site includes more than two million square feet of factory space. The address is 2055 Via Inspirada, Henderson, NV 89044.

In a City of Henderson announcement republished in December 2024, Haas had already invested more than 100 million dollars in site acquisition and development and expects to invest more than 300 million dollars in construction over the next two years, on a 280-acre site.

The plant is expected to help double Haas' annual revenue once it is fully running. In October 2025, Haas was generating about $1.2 billion a year in sales. Murray said the plant is going to give us capabilities to go to two to $3 billion in revenue.

The quality of applicants has been outstanding, Haas general manager Bob Murray said, according to the KTNV job fair report.

How Do You Apply, and Did You Miss the Job Fair?

Every application goes through the careers site, as all applications must be submitted online, and you browse available roles and select the position that best matches your experience.

The Haas careers page lists the October 17th career fair at Palace Station on West Sahara Avenue in Las Vegas with registration closed. That same Saturday, the final job fair of the year was held at the new plant on Via Inspirada, according to KTNV, with hundreds of people coming in by appointment.

You do not need to wait for another fair, as candidates do not need to wait and can apply as soon as positions are posted. The Haas benefits list includes a 401K Plan, Monthly Performance Bonus, Tool Procurement Subsidy, 11 Paid Holidays and Long-Term Profit Sharing.

Where Can Henderson Workers Train for CNC Jobs?

The Center of Excellence in West Henderson is a partnership between the City of Henderson and College of Southern Nevada, located at 2200 Via Inspirada. Henderson Mayor Michelle Romero said Haas collaborated with the city to create the Center of Excellence advanced manufacturing training facility.

The College of Southern Nevada curriculum was set to include robotics, CNC machining, mechatronics, and industrial automation, and the center was set to serve employers, students, job seekers, and incumbent workers. The city funded the $12 million Debra March Center of Excellence, while the college was set to manage day-to-day operations.

What This Means for Job Seekers, and What Should You Do Next?

The company wants more than 1,000 employees, while the plant is still an active construction site and some roles start in Oxnard before moving in early 2027.

• Apply online now. Since candidates do not need to wait, check the Haas careers page often and apply as roles appear.
• Match the entry route to your level. The inspector listing takes a high school diploma or GED plus one to three months related experience, training and/or equivalent combination of education and experience and lists 1-3 years as minimum experience, while the Mechanical Engineer in Training role is built for a new engineering degreed graduate.
• Be ready to start in California. Some Henderson jobs begin in Oxnard, such as the engineer role with training at the Oxnard facility for 6 to 12 Months.
• Build a CNC credential locally. The Center of Excellence curriculum was set to include CNC machining and robotics, and machinist certification is another credential route.
• Update your application. List the tools and skills each listing names, such as blueprint reading and shop math, using skills for your manufacturing resume.

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People Also Asked

Q: How many workers is Haas Automation hiring in Henderson?

A: Haas is looking to hire more than 1,000 employees at its new Henderson facility, for roles that include operators, engineers, machinists, inventory associates, assemblers and support staff.

Q: How much does Haas Automation pay in Henderson?

A: Starting pay is around $23 an hour, and some positions eventually pay upwards of $100 an hour, and a current Henderson inspector listing pays $21.00 to $30.00 an hour.

Q: How do I apply for Haas Automation jobs in Nevada?

A: Applications go through the company careers site only, since all applications must be submitted online and the Henderson site is not open to walk-ins.

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