Production
Career Overview
$32k-$100k+
salary range in 2018
2+
million jobs nationwide in 2018
$100,000+
production manager salary
Read schematics and blueprints.
Put products together using sophisticated production robots.
Become a quality control specialist ensuring everything is up to standard.
Create plans to meet customer demand for popular products.
Learn the ins and outs of how a factory works.
Work in the automotive industry, defense, retail, and many other areas.
What It Takes
Indiana has a cutting-edge manufacturing sector where veterans can find competitive pay in entry level positions and beyond. These careers are in high demand throughout the state and are often an excellent fit for veterans who enjoy working toward a shared objective with a well-coordinated team.
Good Fitness
Many of these careers keep people on their feet and moving around.
Technical Accuracy
Being detail oriented—and able to follow strict procedures—is critical for success in manufacturing production.
Hand-Eye Coordination
When using heavy machinery, you can’t afford to make mistakes.
Willingness to Learn
These careers offer opportunities to grow and to learn from those with experience.
A Love of Technology
This is a career where you’re using machines, robots, and automation.
Career Progression
Step 1
Start with on-the-job training
Step 2
Work toward certification
Step 3
Begin training others
Step 4
Move into management
Key Companies
more companiesAirframe Components by Williams, Inc., is a certified FAA Repair Station, repairing airplane wings and control surfaces for small aircraft.
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Allison Transmission is the world’s largest manufacturer of fully automatic transmissions for commercial-duty vehicles.
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Operations is at the heart of Amazon and CWS’s business. We are known for our speed, accuracy, and exceptional service. Our buildings deliver tens of thousands of products to hundreds of countries worldwide, every day.
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Specializing in complex composite assemblies for the aerospace industry, Applied Composites has a long history of providing customer satisfaction by focusing on continuous improvement processes that help reduce time and cost.
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Ardagh Group is a global leader in metal and glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world’s leading brands. We trace our roots all the way back to the Irish Glass Bottle Company, founded in 1932. Since then we have grown rapidly to a team
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Ball Corporation manufactures aluminum packaging for beverage, personal care and household products, and provides aerospace and other technologies for commercial and government customers.
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We are a trusted supply chain integration partner committed to providing our clients a competitive advantage by designing and delivering world-class distribution and production solutions.
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We are a company that is proud of our heritage which is rich in product innovation, customer focus, and strategic growth. The dedication of our team members has allowed us to grow into a leading global provider of innovative solutions.
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From the people who chart our course to those who put our plans into action, bp is an exciting place to be for anyone who wants to be part of the global energy business.
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Builders FirstSource is the nation’s largest supplier of structural building products, value-added components, and services to the professional market for new residential construction and repair and remodeling.
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We are a global leader in providing integrated services, superior drug delivery technologies, and manufacturing solutions to help life science innovators develop and launch successful pharmaceuticals, biologics, and consumer health products.
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In 1887, Indianapolis civic leaders came up with the idea of operating a natural gas company as a Public Charitable Trust, solely for the benefit of customers and the community.
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Cummins Inc. is a global technology leader that designs, manufactures, distributes, and services a broad portfolio of reliable, clean power solutions, including diesel, natural gas, hybrid, electric and other alternative solutions.
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EPI is a growing Company that presents new and different challenges and opportunities. Our goal is to grow and become the preferred supplier to its customers while proving a challenging and safe work environment for its Employees.
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We are a leading supplier of products, solutions and services for industrial process measurement and automation. We are the ‘People for Process Automation’.
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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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Farbest Foods is one of the largest turkey companies in the United States and a respected leader in the industry. We supply raw, fresh and frozen turkey products to brand-name value added further processors around the world.
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True experts in electrical machines, FLANDERS specializes in the development, manufacturing, integration, and deployment of advanced technologies for the world’s largest machines with electric rotating systems.
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Family owned business with two facilities in Harrison County Indiana. We manufacture custom laminate countertops for multiple industries including offices, hotels, restaurants and schools. We specialize in machining custom tops with 16 CNC machines.
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Since 1930, Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana has helped Hoosiers become more economically self-sufficient through employment, education, job training and other services.
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Heartland Food Products Group is a global leader in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, producing low-calorie sweeteners, coffee, coffee creamers and liquid water enhancers. Simply put, we make coffee, tea and water taste better.
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With employment of over 2,400 associates and capital investment exceeding $900 million, HMIN manufactures automobiles primarily for the U.S. market, and for export to markets outside of North America.
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Kirby Risk Corporation is a multi-faceted organization dedicated to meeting your needs with innovative and effective solutions.
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Lewis Bakeries is the largest wholesale bakery in Indiana and one of the few remaining independent bakeries in the Midwest. With 5 total bakeries, Lewis Bakeries’ aim has always been to produce the best bakery products and respond to consumers’ needs.
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An American-based company and a leading supplier of building materials, Martin Marietta teams supply the resources necessary for building the solid foundations on which our communities thrive.
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Plastic Recycling Inc. is a company that specializes in recycling plastic waste into high-quality pellets that can be used in the manufacturing of new plastic products.
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Poseidon Barge is the premier sectional barge manufacturer serving the Heavy Civil and Marine Construction Industries. Sectional Barges and accessories are manufactured at Poseidon’s fabrication shop in Berne, Indiana.
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Since Saab was started, we have strived to keep people and society safe. It is a basic human need to feel safe and, as we see it, a human right. Through systems and solutions that increase security, we can make this possible.
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Home to the Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid midsize SUVs, the Sienna minivan and the Sequoia full-size SUV.
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Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing is a recognized global leader in the production and co-packing of Popping Corn, Microwave Popcorn and Ready-to-Eat Popcorn for numerous national brands, private label partners as well as all the beloved Pop Weaver branded item
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Welch Packaging is a family-owned and operated company that began in 1985. Our mission is to design and manufacture the Ultimate Corrugated Experience for our customers.
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Winona Powder Coating is the largest custom coater providing high-volume powder coating and e-coating services to industrial companies in the Midwest.
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World Arts is a professional printing, mailing, and fulfillment company specializing in the unique needs of the Life Sciences, Higher Education, and Commercial industries.
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XPO (NYSE: XPO) is one of the largest providers of asset-based less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation in North America, with proprietary technology that moves goods efficiently through its network.
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For nearly 90 years, Zimmer Biomet has been a driving force in the rapidly growing musculoskeletal healthcare industry. Today, Zimmer Biomet has operations in more than 25 countries around the world and sells products in more than 100 countries.
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Assembler
2.
Packing/Clipping Department Worker
3.
Sewing Machine Operator
4.
Manufacturing Support
5.
Technical Operator
6.
Medical Assembler
7.
Granite Fabricator
8.
Production Worker
9.
Production Associate
10.
Stock Clerk
11.
Production Associate
12.
Production Associate
13.
Construction Project Manager – $50K – $1M+ in Project Size
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Construction and Restoration Large Project Estimator
15.
Warehouse Team Member
16.
General Utility
17.
Production Team Member
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Manufacturing Operator: Pharma
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General Production Worker / Rebar Fabricator
20.
Lot Attendant/Car Detailer
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Production Associates
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Fabricating Supervisor
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Corrugator Supervisor
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Production Supervisor
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Assembler
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Production Manager
27.
Press Set Up Operator
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CNC Machine Operator
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1st or 2nd Shift Press Operator
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Production Associate
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Warehouse + Fulfillment Associate
32.
Producttion Tech
33.
Assembly
34.
PT Maintenance TEch
35.
Product Preparation Specialist
36.
CNC Water Jet Operator
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Foam Cutting Technician
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Die Press Operator
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Sanitation Supervisor
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Health & Safety Manager
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Continuous Improvement Associate
42.
Shipping & Receiving Clerk
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Manufacturing
44.
General Production
45.
Compounder
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Gashouse Technician
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Production Lead
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Factory Production Worker
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Team Member
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Machine Operator
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Chemical Manufacturing Technician
52.
Ferrous Sulfate Production
53.
Food Grade Manufacturing Technician
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Food Grade Packaging Operator
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Warehouse – 2nd Shift
56.
Blender
57.
Production Supervisor
58.
2nd Shift Team Leader
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Production Associate
60.
Blending Specialist
61.
Production Operator – Liquids & Dry
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UHT (Ultra High Temperature) Technician
63.
Machine Operator Production
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Production Operator – Indianapolis, IN
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Assembler 1
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Assembler 2
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Machine Operator Production (Full-time)
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General Fabricator
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Machine Operator Production
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Machine Operator Production (Filler)
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Machine Operator Production (Seasonal / Rotating Shifts)
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Operations Tech 1
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Group Lead – AEM
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Production Operator
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Material Handler/Lift Operator
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Production Associates
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Home Daily-Class A CDL Short Haul Driver
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TIG Welder
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CNC Programmer – Machinist
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Quality Technician, MRB
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Manufacturing Engineer, Planning
82.
Manufacturing Engineer
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Senior Quality Engineer, BSQ
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Senior Quality Engineer, QMS & Compliance
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Production Operator-Chemical Mixing & Blending
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Welding Associate
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CNC Programmer
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Production Worker
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Manufacturing Operator – Multiple Openings Starting at $16.50 hourly
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Entry-Level CNC Operator
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Production Supervisor
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Production Assembler
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Quality Control Specialist
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CNC Machinist
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Powerplant Technician- Jet Engine Assembly and Overhaul
96.
Welder/Fabricator
97.
Shipping/Packaging Specialist
98.
Metal Fabricator
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