INDIANAPOLIS — Amazon is expanding its reach in Central Indiana.
On Thursday, the company, along with the office of Indiana Gov. Mike Braun, announced that Amazon will have a new $100 million manufacturing facility in Greenwood. A news release states that the facility is expected to create 300 manufacturing and engineering jobs by the end of 2028.
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The release said that the 585,000-square-foot facility will help produce products that power the company’s fulfillment and robotics network, integrating the following at the facility:
- Advanced fabrication
- Robotic welding
- Automated powder coating
- Assembly capabilities
Some of the new roles expected at the facility include:
- Computer Numerical Control operators
- Welders
- Powder coating technicians
- Assemblers
- Manufacturing engineers
- Quality assurance specialists
- Controls engineers
- Program managers
“Amazon’s decision to locate this facility in Indiana is a powerful testament to the strength of our manufacturing workforce, our world-class infrastructure, and our commitment to creating an environment where businesses of all sizes can grow and thrive,” Braun said in the release. “This $100 million investment will bring 300 high-paying, skilled jobs to the community that offer Hoosier families real careers in advanced manufacturing. Indiana has always been a state that builds things, and Amazon’s investment reinforces our position as the nation’s leader in manufacturing.”
This comes after the company has invested more than $40 billion in Indiana and has created more than 27,000 jobs in the state since 2008, the release said.
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“We’re thrilled to bring 300 advanced manufacturing jobs to Greenwood, Indiana, and to continue investing in growth and opportunities across the state,” Holly Sullivan, the vice president of economic development at Amazon, said in the release. “This facility represents a significant investment in the Indianapolis community that will create jobs with a median salary well above the regional average. Indiana has a world-class manufacturing workforce and business-friendly environment, and we’re excited to continue creating opportunities for people across the state and helping them learn the new skills they need to take advantage of those opportunities.”…