Machinist in Camden, Arkansas

Apprenticely • Camden, AR

1d • $17 - $18

About The Position

Highland Machine Works, Inc. is seeking dedicated Machinists to join our team. As a Machinist, you will operate machine tools to fabricate and manufacture machine parts for military defense. If you are someone who enjoys figuring out how to build items from blueprints and have a knack for working with machinery—even if it’s just a 3D printer in your garage—you might find this position particularly rewarding.

Apprenticeship Opportunity:
As an Apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience through a full-time paid job, designed to help individuals from non-traditional backgrounds acquire the knowledge, tools, and skills necessary for a thriving career in machining.
This program offers a pathway to learn and master the operation of Lathes, Mills, and CNC machines, even if you start with minimal experience.

Requirements

• Must have state residency in Arkansas
• Completed high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Must have the ability to work in the United States without a current or future need for visa sponsorship.
• Must have personal drive and eagerness to learn.
• Ability to pass a drug and background check. (Based on Company requirements)
• Be available to work (7-5:30 M-Th, 7-3:30 F) and additional OT

Nice To Haves

• Basic understanding of or willingness to learn the use of geometric principles and calculations.
• Familiarity with measuring tools and equipment is essential.
• Prior machining experience with Mills, Lathes, and CNC is a plus, but not mandatory.
• Enthusiasm for learning and developing new skills in a high-precision environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate Lathes, Mills, and CNC machines to create precision parts based on provided blueprints.
• Properly measure work performed using tape measures, scale rulers, calipers, micrometers, gage blocks, gage pins, height gages, and other digital, analog, and vernier measuring equipment.
• Perform complex calculations with assistance as needed; understanding or ability to learn basic geometric calculations, including the Pythagorean theorem, is advantageous.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees