MFGworks

MFGworks The South West Arkansas Community College Consortium colleges deliver advanced manufacturing trainin

MFGworks is the home of the South West Arkansas Community College Consortium (SWACCC), which includes seven two-year colleges, servicing 28 counties in the southwest region of Arkansas. SWACCC is the recipient of a Department of Labor grant for $8,419,390, awarded in 2013, from the Employment and Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training (TAACCCT) program. SWACCC colleges h

ave revised or newly-developed over 100 courses and new pathways in various aspects of advanced manufacturing, including industrial technology, welding, process technology, and logistics tracks. The Consortium includes Arkansas State University Three Rivers, University of Arkansas Cossatot, National Park College, University of Arkansas Rich Mountain, South Arkansas Community College, Southern Arkansas University Tech, and University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana. The focus of this initiative is on advanced manufacturing, and we offer programs of study in welding, chemical process technology, supply chain management/logistics, industrial technology/mechatronics, truck driving, industrial robotics, industrial electricity, and more.

08/25/2026

🌎 NOW HIRING – ENVIRONMENTAL TECH

El Dorado Area | Specialty Chemicals Industry

Looking for a career with one of the area's premier employers? ESA Staffing is hiring an Environmental Technician to support environmental operations at a leading specialty chemicals facility in the El Dorado area.

This is an excellent temp-to-hire opportunity with a company known for its outstanding leadership, modern facilities, strong safety culture, and long-term career potential.

What You'll Do:

✅ Field data acquisition
✅ Waste characterization
✅ Routine environmental sampling
✅ Compliance inspections
✅ Environmental reporting support
✅ Emergency response support
✅ Basic preventive maintenance and troubleshooting
✅ Download and scan manifests and other environmental documents
✅ Update tracking spreadsheets and records
✅ Perform indoor and outdoor field inspections
✅ Other duties as assigned

Benefits Include:

✔ Temp-to-Hire opportunity with potential for permanent employment after the probationary period
✔ Indemnity Medical, Dental, Vision, Term Life & Short-Term Disability available within the first few weeks of employment
✔ Excellent work environment with an industry-leading employer
✔ Opportunity to build a long-term career in the specialty chemicals industry

📍 ESA Staffing – El Dorado
715 Griffith Street
El Dorado, AR 71730

📞 870-863-8606
📧 [email protected]

🚶 Walk-Ins Welcome!

💻 Apply Online:
apply.esa-staffing.com

📱 Text Us Quick Questions:
870-229-4027

If you're dependable, safety-minded, and enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor work, we'd love to meet you. Apply today and start building your future with one of South Arkansas's premier employers!

08/25/2026

Train for an in-demand maintenance career in just 10 weeks at National Park College!

Whether you're looking to launch a new career or upgrade your current skill set, our HVAC Maintenance Technician Fundamentals program gives you the practical, hands-on training you need. In just 80 hours, you’ll gain real-world experience in commercial HVAC systems, building automation systems, and troubleshooting, while earning industry-recognized credentials.

What you'll earn & learn:

-OSHA 10 Certification & EPA 608 Exam Attempt

-HVAC Maintenance Technician Fundamentals Certificate

-Commercial HVAC & Facility Maintenance Training

-Building Automation Systems & Preventive Maintenance

-Refrigeration Cycle & Electrical Troubleshooting Basics

-Hands-On Lab Experience

Classes Start: September 15, 2026

Ready to take the next step? Contact Hannah Lammers at [email protected] or call 501-760-4393.

Apply Today:

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08/24/2026

⚙️ Now Hiring: Set-Up Operator | El Dorado, AR

ESA Staffing is hiring a Set-Up Operator for a manufacturing facility in El Dorado, Arkansas.

If you enjoy staying busy, working around machinery, and being an important part of the production process, this could be a great opportunity for you!

Responsibilities include:

✅ Operate mobile equipment to move materials throughout the department
✅ Set up and supply production machines with materials
✅ Restock supplies for the Braid Department
✅ Follow work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
✅ Monitor machine and operator efficiency
✅ Help keep production on schedule
✅ Strap materials onto machines as needed
✅ Assist with general plant duties, including painting and other projects
✅ Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
✅ Follow all company safety policies and procedures

We're looking for someone who:

✔ Has a strong work ethic and positive attitude
✔ Can work safely in a manufacturing environment
✔ Is dependable and reliable
✔ Enjoys hands-on work and problem solving
✔ Can work independently and as part of a team
✔ Forklift or mobile equipment experience is a plus (if applicable)

If you're looking for a stable manufacturing position where every day brings something different, we'd love to hear from you!

📍 ESA Staffing – El Dorado
715 Griffith Street
El Dorado, AR 71730

📞 870-863-8606
📧 [email protected]

🚶 Walk-Ins Welcome!

💻 Search Our Job Board / Create Your Profile / Apply Online:
www.esa-staffing.com

📱 Text Us Quick Questions:
870-229-4027

08/21/2026

Looking for a career change or a way to move up at work? UA Rich Mountain's CNC Machine Tool Operator micro-credential builds real, hands-on skills in precision measurement, blueprint reading, and GD&T, all in just a few weeks. No prior experience required.

Call 479.394.7622 for more details!

08/19/2026

🚨 GENERAL DYNAMICS OPEN INTERVIEWS 🚨

Friday, August 28
⏰ 7:45 AM – 11:00 AM

Now hiring Production Operators for all shifts!

💲 Starting at $17.50/hour
⬆️ More with experience!

Requirements:
✅ Clean background
✅ Pass drug screening
✅ Valid Driver's License
✅ Social Security Card
✅ Certified Birth Certificate
✅ High School Diploma or GED

📍 Interview with ESA Staffing – Camden Office
1041 West Washington Street
Camden, AR 71701

📞 (870) 837-2811
📧 [email protected]

🚶 Walk-Ins Welcome!

🌐 Apply Online: www.esa-staffing.com

📱 Text Quick Questions: 870-229-4027

Come prepared to interview and take the next step toward a career with General Dynamics!

We look forward to meeting, and working with you soon!

08/19/2026

Arkansas Launches Statewide ACCESS Portal, Creating One Universal College Application for Seniors. 📲 https://trst.in/piaCjM

08/18/2026

There's a difference between hearing about a career and experiencing it.

Interactive learning gives students the chance to explore, ask questions, solve problems, and discover skills they may not have realized they had. Whether it's operating a simulator or connecting with industry professionals, those experiences can spark confidence and open the door to future opportunities.

At Be Pro Be Proud, we're helping students explore careers by doing... not just watching. Because sometimes, one experience is all it takes to inspire a future. ❤️

08/17/2026

🔧 Build skills. Build a career. Build Southwest Arkansas.

Skilled trades keep our communities and industries moving—and trained workers are in demand.

At UA Hope-Texarkana, students can get hands-on training for high-demand careers in:

⚡ Electromechanical Technology
🔥 Welding
❄️ HVAC
🚛 Diesel Technology
🏗️ Construction Technology

Whether you’re graduating high school, changing careers, or ready to increase your earning potential, UAHT can help you take the next step toward a meaningful, family-sustaining career.

🍂 Fall registration is OPEN, and there’s still time to enroll!

📞 870-777-5722
🌐 uaht.edu

UAHT is your bridge to the future.

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