Manufacturing Opportunities

Whether it’s cars, light bulbs, or coffee tables, manufacturing means putting things together and solving problems. Check out our employer partners actively recruiting veterans and spouse talent.

Why work in Manufacturing?

Indiana is one of the nation’s leading manufacturing hubs for and is the 2nd largest auto manufacturing state. We’re home to many innovative businesses that are growing fast—and they’re looking for motivated veterans to help fill their open positions.

Analyze the Situation

Attention to detail can be the difference between success and a breakdown in production.

Use Your Tech Skills

Manufacturing professionals work with cutting-edge technology—including robotics and lasers

Follow a Routine

Many manufacturing jobs are checklist-oriented and involve working toward a bigger goal.

Support Your Team

Every team member is crucial in the manufacturing industry. There are many chances to work toward a common goal as a unit.

Career Pathways in Manufacturing

Production

Create plans to meet customer demand for popular products.

Median Salary:$46,634

Desired Skillsphysically fit, love of technology, technically accurate

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Industrial Maintenance

Diagnose and fix minor mechanical issues before they become major problems.

Median Salary:$51,630

Desired Skillsmechanical skills, desire to learn, manual dexterity

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Operations Leadership

Supervise the work of logistics specialists, planners, and dispatchers.

Median Salary:$94,730

Desired Skillseye for detail, adaptability, critical thinking

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A Few Industry Facts

538.8

Indiana jobs as of Mar 2022

$21k-$78k

salary range

21,600

new industrial machinery mechanics needed by 2022

Industrial engineering and mechanical engineering are among the highest paying occupations in manufacturing.

Many manufacturing jobs don’t require a college degree, and offer excellent career mobility.

This industry sector has dozens of subsectors and hundreds of career paths.

Nearly 10% of all manufacturing employees have union representation.

Manufacturing related to EV vehicles will be one of the highest growing segments of the industry over the next ten years.

Featured Companies

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Evonik is based in Germany, and we do business around the whole world. We’re active in more than 100 countries globally and operate production plants in 27 countries on six continents. We are one of the world’s leading specialty chemicals companies.

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Hoosier Racing Tire is the largest race tire manufacturer in the world, and it has grown to produce over 1,000 different types of race tires. Hoosier continues to strive for growth, both domestically and internationally.

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Founded in 2013 by Recon Marine veteran Travis Barnes and his wife Hilary, Hotel Tango is the nation’s first combat-disabled, veteran-owned distillery. We offer 9 craft spirits in our portfolio and operate a tasting room in Indiana.

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Home to the Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid midsize SUVs, the Sienna minivan, the Sequoia full-size SUV and LEXUS.

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