Thinking about making Perry County your new home?
Perry County blends strong manufacturing history, institutional employment, and rural living. If you're ready to work now or train into a better role, Perry offers real opportunities in jobs that often don’t demand long commutes or large city overhead.
Employers by Industry
Manufacturing & Metalworking
- Waupaca Foundry (Tell City) — A major foundry for gray and ductile iron, employing many in casting, machining, quality, and operations. See Open Roles →
- ATTC Manufacturing, Inc. — Precision parts manufacturing (brake drums / rotors etc.) in Tell City. See Open Roles →
- Parker Meggitt (Troy) — Aerospace / industrial parts manufacturing facility. See Open Roles →
- Mulzer Crushed Stone — Aggregates, construction materials business. See Open Roles →
Healthcare & Social Services
- Perry County Memorial Hospital (Tell City) — Clinical, administrative, nursing, support roles. See Open Roles →
Institutions, Government & Corrections
- Branchville Correctional Facility — State correctional facility offers roles in security, operations, support, vocational training roles. See Open Roles →.
- Perry Central Community School Corporation & Tell City–Troy Township Schools — Education, support, administration. See Open Roles →
Job Training Programs to Help You Qualify
To bridge into better work, here are training / upskilling options relevant for Perry County:
- Regional Community / Technical Colleges — Nearby institutions offering certificates in machining, industrial maintenance, healthcare support, logistics, etc. See Open Training →
- Community Development / Local Agency Programs — County or development agencies may partner with state workforce boards to deliver subsidized training in key local sectors. See Open Training →
- Pick Perry County Development Organization — The Perry County Development Corporation is proud to be working with the Perry County Learning Partnership and the Perry County College Success Coalition to help increase post-secondary education for the purposes of better educating the Perry County workforce. See Open Training →