Haas Automation Is Hiring More Than 1,000 Workers at Its New Henderson Factory, Starting Around $23 an Hour

by Ryan Rose

What Happened

On Saturday, Oct. 17, Haas Automation held its last job fair of 2026 at the new plant on Via Inspirada in Henderson. Hundreds of people came, and they attended by appointment. KTNV reporter Malik Patterson covered the event and spoke with job seekers and company leaders.

The hiring goal is large. Haas wants more than 1,000 new employees for the Henderson facility. The open roles cover the whole factory:

Machine operators
Engineers
Machinists
Inventory associates
Assemblers
Support staff

If some of those job titles are new to you, here is a plain-English version. Machine operators run the equipment that cuts and shapes metal parts. Machinists set up those machines and make precise parts, often reading technical drawings. Assemblers put the finished parts together into complete machines. Inventory associates track and move parts and supplies so the lines keep running. Engineers design the machines and the processes that build them. Support staff covers everything else a big factory needs to run each day.

Starting pay is around $23 an hour. Some positions can eventually pay upward of $100 an hour, according to the KTNV report. To put that in plain numbers, $23 an hour for a full-time, 40-hour week works out to about $47,840 a year before overtime. At $100 an hour, the same schedule is about $208,000 a year. Those are simple math estimates, not figures the company published, and real pay will depend on the job and the person.

General manager Bob Murray told KTNV, "The quality of applicants has been outstanding." He said the company is "extremely excited about the factory." Murray also said new hires get a lot of training. Each employee usually receives an iPad with information on how to build the machines. That matters for people who are new to manufacturing, because it means you do not have to show up already knowing everything.

One job seeker, Charles Floyd, told KTNV he started decaling cars at age 13 and later did machine work with a mentor in Los Angeles. He hopes to start at an intermediate level. He also said there are "very few engineering jobs available in Nevada." His comment gets at why this plant matters so much here. Skilled factory and engineering jobs have been hard to find in a valley built mostly on tourism, gaming and construction.

Murray said Haas typically builds roughly 10,000 to 15,000 machines a year. He said the Henderson plant should help double the company's annual revenue once it is fully running next fall, in 2027. He said the plant could support $2 billion to $3 billion in revenue.

Aerial view of the graded Haas Automation factory site in West Henderson with the McCullough Range in the background

Why It Matters to Las Vegas Residents

Start with the commute. Many people who live in Inspirada, Anthem, Seven Hills and the rest of Henderson drive to the Strip or the airport area for work every day. A large employer on Via Inspirada puts a thousand-plus jobs right in the southeast part of the valley. For a family in West Henderson, that could mean a short drive instead of a long one, and more time at home.

Next is the kind of job. Las Vegas has always been a service economy. Service jobs are good jobs, but they rise and fall with tourism. When visitors slow down, hours get cut. Factory jobs that build machines for other companies follow a different cycle. A household with one worker in hospitality and one in manufacturing has a little more balance. That kind of mix makes families more stable, and stable families make for stable neighborhoods.

Training is a third reason. KTNV reported that new hires get extensive training. In a valley where many young adults go straight into service work after high school, a path into machining or engineering with on-the-job training is a real option. Some of these roles can grow into very high pay over time. That is a ladder a lot of locals have not had before without moving out of state.

Finally, there is housing. When a large employer adds jobs in one part of town, people who take those jobs often want to live nearby. That means more renters looking near Via Inspirada and more first-time buyers looking at Henderson homes. The plant is not the only thing shaping prices in the area, and I will not guess at a number. But a steady flow of new, full-time jobs in one corner of the valley is one of the clearest signals you can watch if you own a home there or plan to buy one.

It also matters for the people already working in the valley. If you are a machinist, an electrician or an engineer who has been commuting across town, or even thinking about leaving Nevada for better work, this is worth a look. Job seekers like Charles Floyd told KTNV the engineering options here have been thin. A plant this size changes that math.

Background and History

Haas Automation was founded in 1983 by Gene Haas in Sun Valley, California. Its headquarters is in Oxnard, California. The company mostly makes CNC machine tools, which include machining centers, lathes, rotary tables and routers. The company also owns the Haas F1 Team, and you can see that branding on the new building in Henderson.

The Henderson story goes back several years. In 2019, Haas bought 279 acres in Henderson for $27.4 million to expand the business, according to the company's Wikipedia entry. The plant sits along Via Inspirada in West Henderson.

Building took a while. KTNV reported in 2024 that the project had already been underway for about three years at that point, with more than a year of grading work. Peter Zierhut, Haas vice president of outside operations, said there were pandemic-related delays, and he was clear those delays were not Henderson's or Nevada's fault. He told KTNV that "Henderson and Nevada have made it very easy for us to secure land and build a factory fairly quickly." He also said the company had already put more than $100 million into the site by then.

Officials in hard hats hold shovels at the 2024 Haas Automation groundbreaking in Henderson with yellow earthmovers behind them

The ceremonial groundbreaking happened in early October 2024. FOX5 reported that the event took place at the corner of Via Inspirada and Larson Lane, and that Gov. Joe Lombardo attended. Gene Haas, Henderson Mayor Michelle Romero and Councilman Dan Shaw were also there, according to KTNV. At that time, FOX5 reported the plant at 2.4 million square feet on a 234-acre site, and said construction was expected to take about two years. The City of Henderson expected jobs at the plant to pay around $60,000, FOX5 reported.

KTNV shared a list of fast facts from the build at the time of the groundbreaking. They give a sense of how big this project is:

2.65 million cubic yards of earth moved
175,000 cubic yards of native material crushed and reused on site
500 million pounds of gravel
70 million pounds of asphalt
204,000 cubic yards of concrete
1 million square feet of landscape planting
2,140 LED high bay light fixtures
30,500 fire sprinkler heads

Zierhut also said Haas itself was building the factory. "What starts this month is actually vertical construction and the construction of the factory itself," he told KTNV at the time. Two years later, that empty graded pad has turned into a glass-front building with people lining up by appointment to work there.

Gene Haas explained the choice simply. "Nevada fits our personality," he told KTNV. "You are not afraid to build here." Gov. Lombardo said that "advanced manufacturing will enable our state to attract quality employers and good-paying jobs." He also pointed out that Nevada manufacturing jobs grew 61 percent from 2012 to 2022, compared with 26 percent growth in overall employment.

Back in 2024, the early hiring plan was smaller. KTNV reported then that Haas expected 200 to 300 first hires, growing to 2,500 jobs over 10 years. The company also planned to bring its operations together "under one roof." The current push for more than 1,000 workers shows how fast that plan has moved as the building nears full operation.

What Happens Next

The Oct. 17 event was the final job fair of the year, so the in-person hiring events are done for 2026. That does not mean hiring stops. A company that wants more than 1,000 workers will keep posting openings. Company leaders told KTNV that more developments are coming, and the station expects to be invited back for updates.

The big date to watch is next fall. Murray said the plant should be fully operational then, in fall 2027, and that it should help double Haas's yearly revenue. As the plant ramps up, expect more postings, more training classes and more people moving into nearby homes and apartments.

It is also worth comparing the numbers over time. In 2024, the City of Henderson expected jobs at the plant to pay around $60,000, according to FOX5. Today, KTNV reports starting pay around $23 an hour, with some roles that can eventually pass $100 an hour. The early hiring plan was 200 to 300 people. Now the goal is more than 1,000. Watching how those numbers keep moving over the next year will tell you a lot about how big a role this plant ends up playing in the Henderson economy.

Watch the roads too. Via Inspirada and the surrounding West Henderson streets will see more traffic as shifts start. Henderson has been growing fast on this side of town, with new homes, schools and parks. A large employer adds daily trips, so keep an eye on city traffic and road project updates if you live nearby.

Ryan's Take

I talk with buyers every week who ask the same question: "Where are the good jobs going to be?" For years, the honest answer in Las Vegas was the Strip, the airport, healthcare and construction. A factory hiring more than 1,000 people, with pay that starts around $23 an hour and can climb much higher, adds a real new answer. And it is in Henderson, not across town.

Here is what I would tell a client. If you already own in West Henderson, Inspirada or Anthem, this is good news for long-term demand, because steady local jobs keep people in a neighborhood. If you are a renter thinking about buying near this plant, take a look before more workers start house hunting in the same area. I am not going to throw out a price prediction, because the market depends on rates, inventory and a lot more than one employer. But jobs are the base of every housing market, and this is one of the largest job stories for the southeast valley in a long time. If you are moving here for a Haas job, I am happy to walk you through the neighborhoods near Via Inspirada so you know the commute, the schools and the price ranges before you sign anything.

Rendering of the finished Haas Automation building in Henderson with a curved glass entry, flags and a race car out front

What You Can Do

If you want a job at the plant: The job fairs are over for 2026, but the hiring goal is not met yet. Check the Haas Automation website for current openings in Henderson, and search the state's EmployNV job portal for Haas postings. Get your resume ready with any machine, assembly, warehouse or engineering work you have done, even if it was informal. Charles Floyd's story is a good reminder that hands-on experience counts. If you are new to the trade, look at machining and manufacturing programs at the College of Southern Nevada and local high school career programs.

If you own a home near Via Inspirada: Pay attention to rental demand and new listings in your area over the next year. If you have ever thought about renting out a property or selling, it helps to know what is happening on your street. I can pull recent sales near you at no cost so you can see real numbers instead of guesses.

If you are moving to Henderson for work: Look at how long the drive is at shift times, not just on a map. West Henderson, Inspirada and Anthem are close to the plant. Other parts of the valley may work if you do not mind a longer drive. Ask about HOA fees, school zones and new construction before you decide. A quick call can save you weeks of searching.

Have questions about how this affects your home or neighborhood? Reach out to Ryan Rose or text/call 702-747-5921 anytime. Ryan Rose | Real Broker, LLC | 702-747-5921 | ryan@rosehomeslv.com | rosehomeslv.com