Manufacturing Jobs in Arkansas

65 positions from 30 employers

65active jobs
30employers hiring
$42.2Knational median wage
-2.8%2022–2032 outlook

65 active Manufacturing jobs in Arkansas from 30 US employers. Largest hirers include Vantive, Emerson, Martin Sprocket & Gear. The national median wage for this occupation is $42.2K. BLS projects -2% employment change between 2022 and 2032. Production occupations — machine operators, assemblers, machinists, welders, packagers — are the manufacturing backbone. Many subgroups have flat or declining employment forecasts, but skilled trades like welding remain in steady demand. AI exposure is moderate; physical robotics and process automation continue to reshape the floor while skilled set-up and repair work resist replacement.

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Transportation and Logistics in Arkansas (571) Healthcare in Arkansas (434) Computer and IT in Arkansas (360) Sales and Retail in Arkansas (242) Food and Hospitality in Arkansas (52) Office and Admin in Arkansas (45) Maintenance and Repair in Arkansas (44) Healthcare Support in Arkansas (24)

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Top Manufacturing employers in Arkansas

Vantive 12 jobs Emerson 8 jobs Martin Sprocket & Gear 3 jobs ABB 3 jobs L3 Harris 3 jobs Klein Tools 3 jobs TradeJobsWorkforce 3 jobs Ducommun 3 jobs

Manufacturing jobs by city in Arkansas

Ash Flat 10 jobs

Other job categories in Arkansas

Healthcare 636 jobs Transportation and Logistics 571 jobs Computer and IT 360 jobs Sales and Retail 253 jobs Food and Hospitality 52 jobs Maintenance and Repair 46 jobs Office and Admin 45 jobs Healthcare Support 28 jobs Management 12 jobs

Specialisations within Manufacturing

Packaging and Filling Machine Operators Assemblers and Fabricators Machinists Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers Bakers

Frequently asked questions

How many Manufacturing jobs are available in Arkansas?
There are currently 65 active Manufacturing jobs in Arkansas from 30 employers. Listings are refreshed daily from our partner job feeds.
What's the average salary for Manufacturing jobs in Arkansas?
The U.S. national median wage for Manufacturing occupations is $42,237 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2023). Pay in Arkansas varies by employer, role seniority and shift; individual job listings include salary detail where the employer has provided it.
Which companies hire Manufacturing workers in Arkansas?
Top employers currently advertising Manufacturing roles in Arkansas include Vantive, Emerson, and Martin Sprocket & Gear. The full list of 30 active employers updates as new listings come in.
Is the Manufacturing field growing in Arkansas?
Nationally, Manufacturing occupations are projected to change by -2.8% between 2022 and 2032 (BLS Employment Projections) — expected to be stable. Local demand in Arkansas is reflected by the 65 active openings on this page.
What's the AI exposure for Manufacturing roles?
Our AI Vulnerability Index combines Frey & Osborne (2013), OpenAI/Penn (2023), and the Anthropic Economic Index into a 0–100 score. Manufacturing roles vary internally — see the AI Vulnerability Index for the per-occupation score and methodology.