Advanced Industries

Advanced Industries

Designs and fabricates build-to-print containment systems

CNC Machine Operator

Full-TimeUpdated on 9/24/2026
$20 - $26/hr
Junior
Odessa, MO, USA
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About the job

Requirements
  • Pass a pre-employment drug screen, including THC/marijuana; a medical card is not accepted.
  • Have at least 1 year of CNC experience with setup, programming where applicable, and operation of press brakes, shears, lathes, vertical and horizontal milling machines, and drill presses.
  • Maintain superior attendance.
  • Demonstrate self-motivation and dependability.
  • Tolerate repetitive, tedious work.
  • Lift heavy objects and work in a physically demanding environment.
  • Work independently or as part of a team.
  • Be willing to learn new techniques and adapt to changing technologies.
Responsibilities
  • Load parts, operate computer numerical control machines, and touch off tools when needed.
  • Perform first-piece and in-process inspections.
  • Perform routine machine maintenance.
  • Operate equipment such as press brakes and computer numerical control machines.
  • Read blueprints at a minimum level and perform simple, generic machine setups.
  • Use power tools and measuring tools such as tape measures and calipers.
  • Learn and apply continuous improvement processes.

About the company

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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What believers are saying

  • Advanced Industries' site updated July 27, 2026, signaling active commercial posture and continuity.
  • DLA kept issuing 2026 container solicitations, showing steady federal demand for specialized shipping systems.
  • Existing defense references across missile programs support follow-on subcontracting through 2030 procurements.

What critics are saying

  • DLA awarded 2026 container IDIQs to Ameripack and Hardigg, squeezing Advanced Industries' access.
  • DLA's 2026 solicitations specify approved sources and source approval, blocking new entrants quickly.
  • Defense container demand depends on program wins; one lost recompete can erase a major revenue stream.

What makes Advanced Industries unique

  • Advanced Industries still markets in-house CNC, welding, painting, and assembly on its 2026 site.
  • It has long defense-program experience across Standard Missile, AMRAAM, Harpoon, and JSOW.
  • Its ISO 9001-quality, build-to-print model matches defense buyers needing spec-driven container fabrication.

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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

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