Manufacturing Operator

Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 17,908 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Daily pay options

Employee discount

Job summary

Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana in Indianapolis is seeking a Manufacturing Associate for a Monday–Friday schedule, starting at $15 per hour with full benefits. The role is located on the northeast side at 6130 E. 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46226.

Responsibilities include hand assembly, inspection, packaging, and operating machinery, with emphasis on safety and quality. Candidates should read technical documentation, maintain accuracy, and follow regulatory requirements while

Qualifications

• Reads, interprets, and follows technical documentation outlining specifications and manufacturing instructions to assemble, inspect, and package products.
• Manual dexterity for handling tools and parts with accuracy and efficiency.
• Detail oriented to identify quality problems or non-conformances to specifications.
• Deductive reasoning to follow instructions while adhering to safety and regulatory requirements.
• Operates and maintains machinery with precision in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Follow written instructions to hand assemble and inspect components in a controlled manufacturing area.
• Boxes, packages, and labels complete sets and products in the processing flow.
• Sets up, maintains, and operates machinery.
• Handles tools such as razor blades, hole punchers, and tabletop grinders and may use magnification during inspection.
• Uses test equipment for product inspection such as calipers, pin gauges, meter sticks, and micrometers.
• Maintains accurate documentation reporting any quality problems or findings.
• Works at different workstations following prescribed safety and quality requirements.
• Adheres to the Quality Management System and its processes to meet ISO and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Reading Technical Documentation

Manual Dexterity

Detail Oriented

Deductive Reasoning

Operational Adaptability & Precision

Tools

Calipers

Pin Gauges

Micrometers

Tabletop Grinders

Job description

Location: United States, Indiana, Indianapolis

Posted: Jul 04, 2026

Position

This is a Monday-Friday position starting at $15 per hour with full benefits (see below) on the northeast side of Indianapolis (address: 6130 E. 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46226).

Responsibilities

• Follows written instructions to hand assemble and inspect a variety of manufacturing components and devices in a controlled manufacturing area.
• Boxes, packages, and labels complete sets and products in the processing flow.
• Sets up, maintains, and operates machinery.
• Handles tools such as razor blades, hole punchers, and tabletop grinders and may use a microscope or magnification during the inspection and assembly process.
• Uses test equipment for product inspection such as calipers, pin gauges, meter sticks, meter scales, and micrometers.
• Maintains accurate and complete documentation reporting any quality problems or findings.
• Works at different workstations following prescribed safety and quality requirements.
• Adheres to the Quality Management System and its processes to meet ISO and/or other applicable regulatory requirements.

Required Competencies

• Degree and Credential Requirements – NONE! We value candidates who can demonstrate capability and articulate how prior experiences will help them contribute.
• Reading Technical Documentation – Reads, interprets, and follows technical documentation outlining specifications and manufacturing instructions to assemble, inspect, and package products.
• Manual Dexterity – Makes coordinated hand and finger movements to grasp and manipulate objects and handles tools to complete quality work.
• Detail Oriented – Inspects assembled products with thoroughness and accuracy to identify quality problems or non‑conformances to specifications.
• Deductive Reasoning – Thinks plausibly and makes sound judgments when following written instructions adhering to applicable regulatory and safety requirements.
• Operational Adaptability & Precision – Sets up and maintains machinery adjusting the controls quickly and repeatedly to exact positions while remaining calm and receptive in fast‑paced situations.

Preferred Competencies

• Resourceful Innovator – Takes initiative in growing knowledge in the production process in order to streamline efficiencies.
• Test Run – Performs tests on products in order to assess reliability and suitability.
• Knowledge of Quality Standards – Understands applicable national and international requirements, specifications, and guidelines to ensure that products and processes are of good quality and fit for purpose.

Other Requirements

• Hard to Very Hard Physical Work – Is able to spend time in excess of 8 hours sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and crouching; uses hands to grasp, carry, feel, or touch both products and machinery; lifts 50+ pounds; manages frequent exposure to moderate/loud noise.
• Visual Acuity – Meets the screening requirements of 20/40 vision using both eyes with or without correction.
• Minimum of 18 years of age.

Benefits

• Continuing education and leadership development as well as tuition reimbursement.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Company provided life insurance.
• Nationally recognized preventive health and wellness program.
• Section 125 pre‑tax health spending account, dependent care spending account and premiums.
• Retirement options with partial company match.
• Employee discount (Goodwill retail and additional external services).
• Mental health services with up to 15 free counseling sessions for you and any family members.
• Free nurse health coaching services on site.
• Daily pay options available.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana is an EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled Commercial.