Entering the machining trade in Batesville, AR, often begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically last four to five years, requiring extensive training under experienced professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 288,789 machinists nationwide, with a median annual wage of $50,840. In Batesville, AR, machinists earn an average of $922 per week, with experienced professionals earning up to $1149 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild assist aspiring machinists in finding apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a promising career with strong earning potential.
Overview FutureFuel Chemical Company in Batesville, Arkansas, is looking for a new member for our mechanical maintenance team that specializes in Machining. About The Position The Machinist uses BobCAD CNC software to program HAAS CNC milling machines. Because most documentation for work orders and cost systems is maintained in computer systems, requires the use of Gmail, LINUS, and SAP systems to enter and retrieve this data daily. Key Responsibilities • Machining • Fabrication, and repair of mechanical parts and equipment • The programming and operation of various machine and metal shop equipment • Performing limited mechanical repair work Required Qualifications Must satisfactorily pass a respirator fit test and be capable of working near rotating and moving machinery. Applicant chosen for this assignment much successfully complete the Mechanical Maintenance Helper II Training Program or equivalent. Completion of the FutureFuel Mechanical Maintenance Apprenticeship Program is desired. Responding to occasional emergency and planned callouts is an expectation. Applicants must have a minimum of 3-years' Machining experience. Aptitude testing is required for this position and applicants must successfully achieve Silver level on the Arkansas Career Readiness Certification OR have passed the FutureFuel/Eastman pre-employment tests for Operations and Maintenance (Reading Comprehension, Troubleshooting, Graphic Arithmetic, Background and Work Interests Inventory, Assembly, Mechanical Comprehension). Applicants must complete a full FutureFuel Application. Applications are available at 2800 Gap Road, Batesville, AR or on the FutureFuel website at www.futurefuelcorporation.com under "Careers". This is a safety sensitive position. Working at FutureFuel • Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, including a relocation program and Advancement Ladder. • Comprehensive Benefits: We offer excellent medical, dental, and vision insurances, 401k matching, an employee work-out center, life insurance, parental leave, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement for continuing education, paid military leave, wellness incentives, and disability insurance. • Culture: Expect a company culture that is friendly, inviting, helpful, inclusive, supportive, dedicated, and full of brilliant team members. About FutureFuel FutureFuel Chemical Company (FFCC) is a specialty and fine chemical manufacturing producer with an over forty-year successful plant history. FFCC has three business segments: custom/toll manufacturing, performance chemicals, and biodiesel. FFCC serves a wide variety of markets including pharmaceutical intermediates and products, nylon and polyester fibers, cleaning products, agricultural products, paints and coating, and fuels and energy. FFCC is a small publicly traded company with approximately 500 employees that has a rich history of complex organic chemistry innovation, excellent environmental stewardship, and excellent health and safety compliance. We are a growing U.S. manufacturer of specialty organic chemicals and premium biofuels. Our company is headquartered in Clayton, St Louis and publicly listed on the NYSE under "FF". We have a world class integrated biofuels and specialty chemicals manufacturing facility in Batesville, Arkansas. This Electrical Engineering position is located in at the Batesville plant. About the Location Batesville, Arkansas is a small rural town of about 10,000 on the foothills of the Ozark Mountains with excellent area schools, a University of Arkansas 2-year college and Lyon College, a highly rated Liberal Arts College. We are a strong outdoor community with the White River, nearby lakes, parks, bike trails, dog park, walking trails, excellent soccer and baseball/softball facilities, a thriving community and aquatics center and Historic Main Street, and close access to Blanchard Springs Caverns, The Ozark Folk Center, and the Buffalo River, one of the longest undammed rivers west of the Mississippi and the nation's first National River designated by Congress in 1972 to preserve its clean water and other outstanding values. Batesville has a regional health care center, Community Theatre and Arts Council, a strong Chamber of Commerce, Mark Martin NASCAR Museum, and a regional historic museum. Visit Batesville at cityofbatesville.com.
See More Details >>Position: Machine Operator - FT/PT Kelly Services is actively hiring Machine Operators for multiple warehouse locations. Enjoy competitive earnings ranging from $18 to $35 per hour, with a variety of work schedules available, including full-time, part-time, and flexible hours to suit your lifestyle. As a Machine Operator, you will: Set up, operate, and monitor machines according to production specifications and schedules; Identify and resolve machine malfunctions, performing minor repairs and adjustments as needed; Perform routine maintenance on machines and report any major issues to supervisors; Inspect products for defects and ensure they meet quality standards. Join at Kelly Services and enjoy competitive pay, flexible working hours, and opportunities for career growth!
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