Machinist in Camden, Arkansas

About the Employer: 

Founded in the winter of 1983, Highland Machine Works, Inc. is a privately held precision machine shop located in Camden, Arkansas. We started with just two Bridgeport manual mills, a single lathe, and a rented 1,200 sq. ft. space. Today, we operate in over 13,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing space, supported by an additional 5,000 sq. ft. of storage and 1,500 sq. ft. of office space.

If you are an experienced Machinist, please apply and let's chat about what you're looking for in a Machinist career. Has your company talked to you about your Career Pathway? Highland Machine Works will help you build your career pathway.

Our facility houses a wide range of equipment, including:

**5 CNC mills (3 & 4 axis capable)

**4 CNC lathes

**2 waterjet machining centers

**A laser work center

**Welding and sheet metal fabrication shop

We are a team of 16 skilled professionals, experienced in both conventional and automated machining. We work with various materials—steel, aluminum, cast iron, copper, and more—to meet our customers’ needs. As an OEM industrial solution provider, we do more than just machine parts—we help our clients solve problems and enhance their processes.

Our customer base spans a wide range of industries, including:

**Defense and Department of Defense (DoD) projects

**Local and state municipalities

**Commercial timber operations

**Over-the-road trucking

**General public customers needing repairs or one-off parts

From fabricating automation for satellite tooling to repairing logging equipment, no challenge is too big or too small. Our mission is simple: We solve industrial problems.

About the Position

We’re looking for Machinists and aspiring machinist apprentices to join our growing team. Whether you’re experienced or just starting out, if you enjoy working with machines, interpreting blueprints, and creating with your hands, this could be the next step in your career. If you enjoy bringing ideas to life from a blueprint—or even just tinkering with machines at home—you might find this position especially rewarding.

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, you’ll work on real-world projects that make a tangible impact. We’re a small team doing big things in defense, commercial space, timber, and transportation industries. If you’re ready to take your interest machines to the next level.

Apply today and let’s talk about your career path.

• Operate manual and CNC Lathes, Mills, and other machine tools to produce precision parts.
• Interpret technical drawings and blueprints.
• Use a variety of measuring tools, including calipers, micrometers, gage blocks, height gauges, and more.
• Perform basic to intermediate geometric and math calculations. (Familiarity with the Pythagorean Theorem is a plus!)
• Ensure quality and accuracy of finished parts through consistent measurement and verification.

• 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

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NOTE: Locations of job opportunities are subject to change based on available positions and company hiring needs.

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