WABASH COUNTY, Ind. (WOWO) – Oji Intertech, Inc., announced plans to expand its operations in Wabash County, creating up to 33 new job positions.

The Japan-owned automotive industrial parts manufacturer will invest $4.5 million to double its 80,000-square-foot plant at 906 W. Hanley Road in North Manchester.

The expansion plans include upgrading machinery and equipment to allow for an additional two molding lines starting in 2020. The enhancements will help the company boost its production of components for the automotive and packaging industries.

Oji Intertech currently has 101 full-time employees at its North Manchester facility, and hopes to add up to 33 more by 2021.

The company has already started hiring for the positions. Interested applicants can apply online here.