Wayne County, IN Employment Guide

Thinking about making Wayne County your new home?

Wayne County blends advanced manufacturing, healthcare strength, logistics access, and education-driven opportunity, all in a community-oriented setting with affordable living and short commutes. Whether you're ready to work now or train into a skilled role, Wayne County offers pathways into reliable careers with room to grow.

Open Roles in Wayne County, IN (powered by local job boards / employer postings)

Employers by Industry

Advanced Manufacturing & Plastics

Primex Plastics (Richmond) — A leading plastics-sheet manufacturer with roles in production, machine operation, maintenance, and engineering. See Open Roles →

Belden (Richmond) — Global cable and connectivity manufacturer; opportunities in assembly, engineering, operations, and supply chain. See Open Roles →

Osborn International (Richmond) — Industrial brush and surface-finishing manufacturing with roles in production, machine setup, and quality. See Open Roles →

Mosey Manufacturing (Richmond) — Custom machining and bar-stock processing provider offering machining, tool & die, and technician roles. See Open Roles →

Healthcare & Social Services

Reid Health (Richmond) — Major regional hospital network hiring nurses, techs, administrative staff, allied health professionals, and support roles. See Open Roles →

Centerstone — Behavioral health services provider with roles in counseling, case management, and mental-health support. See Open Roles →

Friends Fellowship Community — Senior living community offering nursing, caregiving, culinary, facilities, and administrative roles. See Open Roles →

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

Regional Logistics & Distribution Employers — Located along the I-70 corridor, hiring for warehouse, shipping, forklift operation, truck driving, and logistics coordination roles. See Open Roles →

SugarCreek Brandworthy Food Solutions (Cambridge City) — Food production + logistics operations supporting inventory, packaging, warehouse, and supply-chain roles. See Open Roles →

Education, Public Service & Government Institutions

Richmond Community Schools & Wayne County School Corporations — Teaching, administration, support staff, and operations roles. See Open Roles →

Indiana University East — Higher-education roles in instruction, advising, student support, and campus operations. See Open Roles →

Ivy Tech Community College (Richmond Campus) — Education, student services, labs, and workforce-training support. See Open Roles →

City of Richmond & Wayne County Government — Public service, public safety, infrastructure, community programs, and clerical roles. See Open Roles →

Job Training Programs to Help You Qualify

To build skills and move into higher-paying roles, Wayne County offers multiple training and upskilling options:

Ivy Tech Community College (Richmond) — Certificates & associate programs in industrial maintenance, CNC machining, nursing, IT, logistics, and business. See Open Training →

WorkOne Eastern Indiana — Career coaching, upskilling grants, resume support, and employer connections for job seekers. See Open Training →

Employer-Sponsored Training — Many manufacturers and healthcare providers offer paid training, tuition support, and apprenticeships for new hires. See Open Training →

Industrial Trades & Technical Certifications — Local training resources for welding, machining, mechatronics, CDL training, and maintenance tech pathways. See Open Training →

Higher-Ed Professional Programs — IU East and Ivy Tech offer continuing-education and credential-building programs for education, healthcare, and business careers. See Open Training →