Full-Time

Laborer

Posted on 9/8/2026

Advanced Industries

Advanced Industries

11-50 employees

Designs and fabricates build-to-print containment systems

Compensation Overview

$18 - $20/hr

Odessa, MO, USA

In Person

Category
Manufacturing & Production Operations (1)
Required Skills
CAD
Assembly

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Requirements
  • Ability to read a tape measure and calipers and operate hand tools.
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen, including THC/marijuana; a medical card is not accepted.
  • Previous laborer experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
  • Maintain strong attendance and attention to detail.
Responsibilities
  • Operate general shop machinery and hand tools to surface-prep and assemble products.
  • Read tape measures, calipers, and drawings.
  • Assist other team members as needed.
  • Actively participate in all 6S processes within the assigned department.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
  • Follow work instructions to prepare and assemble material according to the lead's direction.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous laborer experience in a manufacturing environment.

Advanced Industries designs and fabricates robust containers to protect sensitive military, aviation, and aerospace cargo, acting as both a design house and a build-to-print manufacturer with in-house CNC machining, welding, painting, and final assembly. It designs parts to MIL specs and drawing packages, then machines, welds, finishes, and assembles the final container in-house to ensure tight quality control and on-time delivery, and it is ISO 9001:2015 certified. The company differentiates itself by offering turnkey, design-and-build services under one roof with strong experience in government technical specifications and MIL specs, focusing on government subcontract work. Its goal is to provide reliable, compliant containment solutions for high-stakes military, aviation, and aerospace cargo while maintaining efficiency and rigorous standards.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Odessa, Missouri

Founded

N/A

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Defense demand for specialized shipping containers stayed active through July 2026 awards.
  • The company still markets established missile programs like JASSM, Harpoon, and AMRAAM.
  • Military procurement favors fixed-price suppliers, benefiting a certified build-to-print manufacturer like Advanced Industries.

What critics are saying

  • HigherGov showed no federal contracts as of August 2025, signaling thin current award flow.
  • No recent awards or expansion news surfaced in 2025-2026, risking customer concentration.
  • If Defense Logistics Agency awards bypass Advanced Industries, revenue can evaporate fast.

What makes Advanced Industries unique

  • Odessa, Missouri operations combine design house and build-to-print manufacturing in one facility.
  • Advanced Industries serves defense programs with robust containers for weapons and sensitive cargo.
  • ISO 9001:2015 certification supports repeatable quality across CNC machining, welding, painting, assembly.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Voluntary Insurance

Jury Duty - Paid Leave

Bereavement - Paid Leave

Gym Contribution

Employee assistance program

Referral program

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%