Careers
Our team is in search of reliable and diligent people who are interested in opportunities for advancement and improvement. Below are our current open positions; you can always send you resume if you feel you would be a great fit even if you don’t see an option position below.
All applicants must be 18 years old and able to pass a drug test.
All positions are based in Knoxville, TN; There are no remote opportunities.
Apply by sending a resume and cover letter to careers@midwestarmor.com.
All Positions Include The Following Benefits
Paid Time Off
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Select Paid holidays
Fulfillment & Warehouse Associate
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are looking to expand our team and to invest further into our community to help fulfill our mission to continue to protect those who serve to protect us with American designed, engineered and manufactured products.
Looking for a detail oriented warehouse associate who is reliable and forward thinking with the willingness to learn and improve on the job.
THE RESPONSIBILITY
You will be responsible for assisting our team on the warehouse floor with everything from customer service to packaging as well as assisting with product quality control.
- Ability to work well independently and in a team
- Ability to quality control and review with attention to detail
- Packaging and shipping customer orders
- Moving inventory
- Stock level checks and stocking new inventory
- Gathering materials for sewers
- Prepping production materials
- Maintain clean and safe work environment
- Ability to adapt to a changing environment
THE QUALIFICATIONS
- 6 months of warehouse experience preferred (We are willing to train the right individual.)
- Ability to follow instructions and procedures
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- 18 years or older and legally able to work in the U.S. (we participate in eVerify)
- Stable work history with good references from past employers.
- Required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
- Reliable transportation with the ability to arrive on time
- Forklift certification/experience (preferred)
Sewing Machine Operator
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are looking to expand our sewing machine operators and to invest further into our community to help fulfill our mission to continue to protect those who serve to protect us with American designed, engineered and manufactured products.
A great machine operator is reliable and able to work with attention to detail and safety standards while having a willingness to learn and improve on the job.
THE RESPONSIBILITY
You will be responsible for manufacturing our carrier, as well as other product, designs from our product line end-to-end and also assisting other operators to complete larger tasks as a unit.
- Ability to work well independently and in a team
- Use different sewing machines as needed depending on the product and fabric
- Strong attention to detail
- Maintain clean and safe work environment
- Ability to adapt to a changing environment
THE QUALIFICATIONS
- Proven experience as a machine operator
- Ability to follow instructions and procedures
- Strong organizational skills.
- 3+ years of relevant experience
- Must pass a sewing test
- Excellent communication skills
- Knowledgeable on patterns
Media/Content Creator
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are looking to expand our team and to invest further into our community to help fulfill our mission to continue to protect those who serve to protect us with American designed, engineered and manufactured products.
This role will tap into the company’s dedication to manufacturing American-made tactical equipment, embodying a spirit of innovation, craftsmanship, and accessibility. The ideal candidate will create content that not only showcases the quality and functionality of Midwest Armor’s products but also tells the story of their commitment to serving both the tactical community and everyday citizens. This position represents a unique opportunity to contribute to a brand that prides itself on being future-proof, deeply rooted in quality craftsmanship, and accessible to all.
THE RESPONSIBILITY
- Creating engaging videos and social media content that highlight the brand’s values and products
- Leveraging storytelling to connect with the audience, and collaborating on marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility.
- Ability to work well independently and in a team
- Ability to quality control and review with attention to detail
- Ability to adapt to a changing environment
This role demands someone passionate about crafting compelling narratives that resonate with both tactical professionals and the broader community.
THE QUALIFICATIONS
- 1-2 Years experience
- Post-production photo and video editing process experience
- Experienced in Adobe Premier Pro and/or equivalent softwareÂ
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- 18 years or older and legally able to work in the U.S. (we participate in eVerify)
- Stable work history with good references from past employers.
- Required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
- Reliable transportation with the ability to arrive on time
Software Engineer
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are looking to expand our team and to invest further into our community to help fulfill our mission to continue to protect those who serve to protect us with American designed, engineered and manufactured products.
At Midwest Armor we have created our own operating system that manages our entire production, inventory and connects directly with our e-commerce website, which is currently WooCommerce (in process of migration to headless). Â
We are looking for a full-stack engineer to join our team and help continue to build out our in-house operating system which will expand to manage end-to-end production from order to product leaving our facility.
THE RESPONSIBILITY
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Enjoy being a generalist working on both the frontend, backend, and anything it takes to solve problems and delight users both internally and externally
- Thrive in a collaborative environment involving different stakeholders and subject matter experts
- Take pride in working on projects to successful completion involving a wide variety of technologies and systems
- Can stitch together many different services and processes together even if you have not worked with them before
THE QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of professional hands-on software development experience
- Experience building web applications using HTML, CSS, and at least one JavaScript framework like React.js, Next.Js or similar
- Must possess a valid driver’s license.
- 18 years or older and legally able to work in the U.S. (we participate in eVerify)
- Stable work history with good references from past employers.
- Required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
- Reliable transportation with the ability to arrive on time