Amazon plans to open advanced manufacturing facility in Indiana
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Amazon plans to open a new 585,000-square-foot advanced manufacturing facility in Greenwood, Ind. It will produce products used to power Amazon's fulfillment and robotics network across North America. The company will invest more than $100 million in the project and create 300 skilled manufacturing and engineering jobs. The facility is expected to launch by 2028 and will integrate advanced fabrication, robotic welding, automated powder coating and assembly capabilities. The plant will also use AWS and AI-powered smart manufacturing systems and robotics to support its manufacturing operations. Products manufactured at the facility will be used in Amazon fulfillment centers across North America. New positions at the facility will include CNC operators, welders, powder coating technicians, assemblers, manufacturing engineers, quality assurance specialists, controls engineers and program managers, with roles earning an average of almost $100,000 per year. "We're thrilled to bring 300 advanced manufacturing jobs to Greenwood, Indiana, and to continue investing in growth and opportunities across the state," said Holly Sullivan, Amazon vice president of Economic Development, in a Sept. 24 press release. "This facility represents a significant investment in the Indianapolis community that will create jobs with a median salary well above the regional average." "Amazon's decision to...
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