About the Employer:
Highland Machine Works, Inc. is a privately held company that was founded in the winter of 1983. In 1983 the doors opened with 2 Bridgeport manual mills, 1 Standard Modern 13” lathe, & a band saw in a rented building with 1,200 SQFT. We have grown to ~13,000 SQFT of manufacturing space, 5,000 SQFT of storage space, and 1,500 SQFT of office space. We now have 5 CNC 3 & 4 axis capable mills, 4 CNC lathes, 2 waterjet machining centers, a laser equipment work center, multiple welders, and ~25% of mfg. space is a welding fabrication, and sheet metal shop.
We currently have 16 team members with skills covering conventional & automated machining, and welding capabilities to include by not limited to various steel, aluminum, cast iron, copper, and other alloys as required. We are also an OEM industrial solution provider.
We work with our customers to understand their requirements and if so desired, collaborate with customers on design and fabrication of automation to improve quality and consistency for our customer's production lines. We have customers across several business sectors including DoD, local municipalities, commercial timber operations, and someone who needs to fix a broken fence bracket. Our business is solving our customer's problems with industrial solutions, regardless of how big or small the problems are.
Highland Machine is always pursuing employees with strong values, a good work ethic, and a can-do attitude with a willingness to learn. Specific machinist trade skills and the ability to do fairly basic math are always welcome, but with the right canvas, we can train you to become a work of art.
We are involved in a variety of industries, primarily in defense, commercial space, timber, and trucking. Our work includes supporting the tooling for commercial satellites, and sawmills in the timber industry, and repairing components for skidders and dozers used in logging. Additionally, we provide parts for over-the-road truck modifications and support local and state governments through our work with the Department of Transportation, water, and sewer facilities. Our diverse portfolio allows us to be involved in a wide range of projects across different sectors.
About the Position
Machinist/Apprentice
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.
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.
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.
Qualifications:
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.
Join us at Highland Machine Works, Inc., where you can turn your passion for machinery and manufacturing into a fulfilling career. Our team is committed to quality and innovation, ensuring that every part we produce meets the highest standards of excellence.
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
Company Locations: Bentonville, AR; Fayetteville, AR; Rogers, AR; Lowell, AR; Springdale, AR; Truman, AR; Batesville, AR; Little Rock, AR; Conway, AR; North Little Rock, AR; Newport, AR; Jonesboro, AR; Harrison, AR; Hot Springs, AR; Fort Smith, AR; Clarksville, AR; Hope, AR; Siloam Springs, AR; Pine Bluff, AR; Nashville, AR; Morrilton, AR; Murfreesboro, AR; Van Buren, AR; Star City, AR
NOTE: Locations of job opportunities are subject to change based on available positions and company hiring needs.
The Arkansas Center for Data Sciences dba Apprenticely will not discriminate against apprenticeship applicants or apprentices based on RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX (INCLUDING PREGNANCY AND GENDER IDENTITY), SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENETIC INFORMATION, OR BECAUSE THEY ARE AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY OR A PERSON 40 YEARS OLD OR OLDER. Apprenticely will take affirmative action to provide equal opportunity in apprenticeship and will operate the apprenticeship program as required under Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 30
