Meet The Pro: Bailie Sparks, Field Service Engineer
By Arkansas Next on Monday, October 21, 2024
Hometown: Ozone
Age: 28
Where I Trained: Haas Factory Outlet, A Division of Phillips Corporation
Job Title: Field Service Engineer
Employer: Haas Factory Outlet, A Division of Phillips Corporation
Bailie Sparks is a second-generation machinist, first introduced to the career by her mother, who has worked in the manufacturing industry for over 30 years. Entering the male-dominated field felt possible to Bailie as she watched her mom build a successful career, and followed in her footsteps. Although her high school didn’t offer machinist courses before graduation, Bailie knew she wanted to enter the field from an early age and decided to train with Haas Certification Training through Haas Factory Outlet: A Division of Phillips Corporation.
“My favorite part about the training process was all the different jobs I was able to experience and learn from,” Bailie said. “While I have learned a lot so far the biggest thing I learned was about myself. I learned that I am capable of succeeding in this career and that with a lot of dedication and hard work, I am.”
Bailie’s day-to-day tasks as a field service engineer is to make sure customers are getting the most out of the machines she works on. From new machine installations to troubleshooting and handling repairs, her daily tasks require exceptional attention to detail.
“I love the opportunities the manufacturing industry has available to anyone with or without experience. With the growth this industry sees every year the possibilities are endless. The careers within manufacturing are stable and rewarding!”
More About the Job
Education Needed:
High school diploma
You'll Be Great At This Job Too If...
- You tend to take things apart to see how they fit together
- You want to travel for work
- Complex machinery interests you
- You want a hands-on job that’s rewarding
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Job Demand
► Employment is projected to increase 9% by 2030, with 270 job openings each year.
► 2,580 machinists are expected to be employed in Arkansas by 2030.
High-end earners (top 10%) make
$67,940
Median wages in Arkansas (top 50%)
$46,640
WHERE TO LEARN
- Arkansas National Guard
- Arkansas Northeastern College
- Arkansas State University Mid-South
- Arkansas State University Three Rivers
- Arkansas State University-Beebe
- Arkansas State University-Mountain Home
- Arkansas State University-Newport
- Business and Industry Training
- East Arkansas Community College
- Haas Factory Outlet: A Division of Phillips Corporation
- Southern Arkansas University
- University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College
- University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville
- University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton
WHERE TO WORK
- Arkansas National Guard
- Central Moloney Inc.
- Cranford Asphalt
- Granite Mt. Quarries
- Greenway Equipment
- Haas Factory Outlet: A Division of Phillips Corporation
- Intimidator Group
- McGeorge Contracting
- McKee Foods
Sources: careeronestop.org
