10/12/2026
Manufacturing is much more than an assembly line.
Along with production workers, there are a variety of jobs within a manufacturing facility that are required to get products out to customers.
Engineering, advertising, marketing, accounting, purchasing and shipping are among them.
That was brought to light during the 2026 Jackson County MFG Day on Oct. 8 in Seymour.
“I hope that today, you think about the fact that this is just the tip of the iceberg,” Seymour Mayor Matt Nicholson said while welcoming the nearly 200 students and staff from all six Jackson County high schools. “There’s so much more, between engineering, advertising, accounting, all the things that go into making these companies run.”
While some students may find working on an assembly line appealing for a career someday, others may be drawn to different positions within a company.
“The industrial base here in Jackson County, not just Seymour but all the way down to Crothersville, Brownstown, those companies create great-paying jobs for Jackson County residents,” Nicholson said. “They create a great chance to provide for your families. Just remember this is just the start.”
Craige Reid with Cummins Seymour Engine Plant welcomed the students, staff and four other participating companies — AISIN USA Mfg. Inc., Guardian Bikes, Lannett Company Inc. and Pet Supplies Plus Distribution — to the facility.
He shared similar comments as the mayor.
“This place is known for building engines, but purchasing, finance, safety, quality, manufacturing, engineer, there are a bunch of things that you can do,” Reid said.
Read the full story on our website at jcidc.com/2026/10/12/mfg-day-showcases-various-facets-of-manufacturing.
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