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Why Manufacturing?
Marion has always been the home of people who get things done. From Edward Huber who started making wooden hay rakes, to Warren G. Harding who turned a newspaper business into becoming President of the United States, we love to build things. Today we are leveraging that history and knowledge to become a nationwide leader in manufacturing. We are also developing the workforce needed for companies of the future.
Some Reasons to Look at a Career in Manufacturing
Less time in school after high school, and you can often learn the trade during high school!
A flexible work environment with a changing technological and social landscape
Manufacturing jobs in the U.S. make an average of $15,000 more per year than other job fields
A Little About Marion
Marion's population is currently 65,086 (2020)
The median income for Marion residents was $45,464 in 2018.
Marion had 6,103 Manufacturing jobs in 2018.
24% of Marion County Residents Work in Manufacturing
A History of Marion County Industry
A Closer Look into
the World of
Manufacturing
Get a better look into the world of Marion Manufacturers through these videos submitted from the companies themselves.
Marion Technical College
Graphic Packaging
POET
Sakamura
Whirlpool
Wilson-Bohannan Lock Co.
ArcelorMittal
Yachiyo Of America
Wyandot Snacks
International Paper
Cornerstone Building Brands
- Silver Line Windows -
Union Tank Car Company
Check back as more of our local manufacturers share their story.
Be a Creator
The Smart MFG 2 app gives everyone the chance to be a creator with augmented reality. Design and manufacture a drone. Begin by placing the drone in your current location—then move and tilt your device to see AR capabilities in action.
Where Do Marion Products Go?
