Career Opportunities

We pride ourselves on career development
and advancement

Thank you for visiting the Career Opportunities page at Spencer Industries. We pride ourselves on attracting and developing talented employees and believe we have the best team members in the industry. Our customers see the passion and knowledge that our associates possess as we manufacture the highest quality thermoformed products available in the USA.

We hire for numerous positions across several departments, and offer many opportunities for Career Advancement!

We pride ourselves on career development
and advancement

Thank you for visiting the Career Opportunities page at Spencer Industries. We pride ourselves on attracting and developing talented employees and believe we have the best team members in the industry. Our customers see the passion and knowledge that our associates possess as we manufacture the highest quality thermoformed products available in the USA.

We hire for numerous positions across several departments, and offer many opportunities for Career Advancement!

At Spencer Industries, we offer:

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Angie Stone

HR

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Angie Stone

Human Resources

Angie Stone serves as Corporate Human Resources Manager for Spencer Industries, where she leads recruiting, employee engagement, and workforce development initiatives that support the company’s continued growth. After joining the organization as a Corporate Recruiter, Angie quickly advanced into her current leadership role, bringing extensive experience in talent acquisition and human resources within manufacturing environments.

Passionate about building strong teams and a positive workplace culture, Angie is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining top talent while supporting employees at every stage of their careers. In her spare time, Angie enjoys hiking with her husband & dog, Beanie, spending time with her family and running.

Career Opportunities

Extruder Operator Trainee – Dale, Indiana

Extruder Operator Trainee – Dale, Indiana

Department: Extrusion
Plant Location: Dale, IN
Shift: Day Shift (6:30 AM – 6:30 PM) or Night Shift (6:30 PM – 6:30 AM)

Paygrade: $22.66

Additional incentives for attendance bonus ($1.50) and nightshift premium ($3.00)

 

Job Description:

Must have mechanical ability and be able to read, monitor and understand various measures, gauges and instruments. Must learn to set-up and operate Extrusion Machinery in a prescribed period of time in order to progress to operator’s status. Very heavy lifting is required daily. Must be physically able to carry heavy loads up stairways and ladders. Performs other work as directed by Supervisor. Must complete Work Keys testing requirements.

Specific Duties

  1. Teardown, setup, and maintain all equipment systems (non-electrical).
  2. Operate and monitor extruders during production of plastic sheet.
  3. Perform quality checks on extruded material.
  4. Band and barcode finished skids of extruded sheet.
  5. Perform standardized work per the Manufacturing Plan’s Process Methods.
  6. Perform all necessary IQMS/Shop Data operations.
  7. Perform other tasks as directed by the lead operator or shift supervisor.

Backup

Extrusion Lead Operator or Extrusion Supervisor

Qualifications

An A.S. Degree in a related field, or practical experience in Extrusion.

Supervision

Reports to the Extrusion Supervisor

Assistant Controls Engineer – Dale, Indiana

Assistant Controls Engineer – Dale, Indiana

Department: Maintenance

Plant Location: Dale, IN

Shift: 1st (6:00 am-3:30 pm)

Job Description

Works directly with the Controls Engineer for overseeing plant manufacturing machine controls and systems. Must be knowledgeable of the electrical and electronic aspects of plant facilities and equipment, and related safety precautions for all employees who operate equipment. Must be proficient in the use of computers and requires experience with a variety of PLC, OIT, and DCS Systems, including wireless networking.

Specific Duties

  1. Experience with electrical redesign and installation of new controls and components on existing equipment.
  2. Troubleshoots electrical, electronic circuits, PLC’s, and VFD’s.
  3. Works with and trains Maintenance personnel on troubleshooting problems with machines.
  4. Works with and trains Production and Engineering personnel in the operation of electronic controls and safety devices.
  5. Programs logic changes and robotics applications.
  6. Constantly monitors the working status of all control equipment and recommends repairs, upgrades, and purchases of new control equipment where necessary.
  7. Knowledge of developing and maintaining methods for collecting machine performance and statistical information.
  8. Generates electrical schematics and drawings for existing and new equipment.
  9. Some Travel Requirements for installation, start up, or project upgrades at other facilities
  10. May report to 1st Shift Maintenance Supervisor at times if no major ongoing projects or training

 

Backup

Controls Engineer


Qualifications

A.S. degree in the electrical or electronic field, or practical experience in a machine intensive manufacturing environment

Supervision

Reports to the Maintenance Manager

Rotary Operator – Wapello, Iowa

Rotary Operator – Wapello, Iowa

Department: Thermoforming

Plant Location: Wapello, Iowa

Shift: 1st (6:30 AM – 3:00 PM), 2nd (2:30 PM – 11:00 PM), or 3rd (10:30 PM – 7:00 AM)

Paygrade: 3A – $19.25 – $21.51

** $1.50/hr attendance bonus will be added to the hourly base rate**

*** $2/hr shift premium will be added to the hourly rate for 2nd and 3rd shift***

 

 

Job Description:

Must have mechanical ability and be able to read, monitor, and understand various measures, gauges, and instruments. Must safely set up and operate rotary thermoforming machines and route formed parts on CNC routing machines when necessary.  Must follow the Manufacturing Plan at all times.

Specific Duties

  1. Set up and operate Rotary thermoforming machines in a safe manner.
  2. Complete all necessary paperwork for set ups and production.
  3. Monitor quality of parts per Manufacturing Plan.
  4. Ensure machine is running at the standard cycle time.
  5. Make heat/timing adjustments as necessary.
  6. Safely load and unload CNC routing machines.
  7. Pack finished goods for shipment.
  8. Perform any other work as directed per Supervision.
  9. Perform standardized work per the Manufacturing Plan’s Process Methods.
  10. Record pertinent data in real time monitoring system (IQMS).

Qualifications

Practical experience in manufacturing

Supervision

Reports to the Cell Supervisor

Maintenance Mechanic – Wapello, Iowa

Maintenance Mechanic – Wapello, Iowa

Department: Maintenance

Plant Location: Wapello, Iowa

Shift: 1st Shift (6:30 AM – 3:00 PM)

Paygrade:  $22.73 – $34.33 (depending on experience)

** $1.50/hr attendance bonus will be added to the hourly base rate**

 

Job Description:

Responsible for in-depth troubleshooting and the repair, maintenance, and adjustment of all industrial production machinery and processing equipment, secondary trim equipment, mold shop machines and equipment, material handling and transfer equipment and building systems.  Must have the ability to recognize defects and possess problem-solving skills.  Responsible for the fabrication and installation of new and used machinery and equipment.  Observes mechanical devices in operation to locate source of trouble.  Inspects new parts to detect imperfections and used parts to determine reason for failure and/or necessary changes in dimensional requirements.  Repairs or replaces defective parts as necessary.  Responsible to insure proper compliance to safety and lock-out regulations, codes, and operating requirements.  May direct the activities and training of Maintenance Helper Trainees, and Preventive Maintenance job classifications.  Performs other work as directed.

All applicants will be required to take a Maintenance Aptitude test that will check basic maintenance knowledge of the Specific Duties listed below.

Specific Duties

  1. Must be able to read and understand blueprints, schematic diagrams, operating manuals, and manufacturer’s specifications
  2. Must have the ability to understand, troubleshoot, and install single and 3-phase electrical power, and controls circuits including 480 volt service using a digital multi-meter.
  3. Must have the ability to troubleshoot, install, and repair pneumatic and hydraulic circuits.
  4. Ability to fabricate metal using an acetylene torch and MIG welding techniques a plus.
  5. Understanding of PLC’s, troubleshooting. Program Logic, Circuits, and drives a plus.
  6. Understanding of common plumbing practices a plus.
  7. Understanding of Thermoforming and/or Extrusion operational process a plus.

Backup

Maintenance Supervisor

Qualifications

An A.S. Degree in a related field, or practical experience in industrial maintenance.

Supervision

Reports to the Maintenance Supervisor

CNC/Rotary Operator – Hampton, South Carolina

CNC/Rotary Operator – Dale, Indiana

Department: Thermoforming

Plant Location: Dale, Indiana

Shift: 1st (6:30 AM – 3:00 PM), 2nd  (2:30 PM – 11:00 PM), or 3rd(10:30 PM – 7:00 AM)

Paygrade: 3CA – $20.43

** $1.50/hr attendance bonus will be added to the hourly base rate**

*** $2/hr shift premium will be added to the hourly base rate for 2nd and 3rd shift***

Job Description:

Must have mechanical ability and be able to read, monitor, and understand various measures, gauges, and instruments. Must safely set up and operate rotary thermoforming machines. Must follow the Manufacturing Plan at all times.

Specific Duties

  1. Set up and operate Rotary thermoforming machines in a safe manner.
  2. Complete all necessary paperwork for set ups and production.
  3. Monitor quality of parts per Manufacturing Plan.
  4. Ensure machine is running at the standard cycle time.
  5. Make heat/timing adjustments as necessary.
  6. Pack finished goods for shipment.
  7. Perform any other work as directed per Supervision.
  8. Perform standardized work per the Manufacturing Plan’s Process Methods.
  9. Record pertinent data in real time monitoring system (IQMS).

Qualifications

Practical experience in manufacturing

Supervision

Reports to the Cell Supervisor

CNC/Rotary Operator – Elyria, Ohio

CNC/Rotary Operator – Elyria, Ohio

Department: Thermoforming

Plant Location: Elyria, Ohio

Shift: 1st (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM), 2nd  (3:00 PM – 11:30 PM), or 3rd(11:00 PM – 7:30 AM)

Paygrade: 3CA – $20.43

** $1.00/hr attendance bonus will be added to the hourly base rate**

*** $2/hr shift premium will be added to the hourly rate for 2nd and 3rd shift***

Job Description:

Must have mechanical ability and be able to read, monitor, and understand various measures, gauges, and instruments. Must safely set up and operate rotary thermoforming machines. Must follow the Manufacturing Plan at all times.

Specific Duties

  1. Set up and operate Rotary thermoforming machines in a safe manner.
  2. Complete all necessary paperwork for set ups and production.
  3. Monitor quality of parts per Manufacturing Plan.
  4. Ensure machine is running at the standard cycle time.
  5. Make heat/timing adjustments as necessary.
  6. Pack finished goods for shipment.
  7. Perform any other work as directed per Supervision.
  8. Perform standardized work per the Manufacturing Plan’s Process Methods.
  9. Record pertinent data in real time monitoring system (IQMS).

Qualifications

Practical experience in manufacturing

Supervision

Reports to the Cell Supervisor

Hear from our employees

It’s more than just a job here. You’re gaining experience; you’re growing with the company.

Brian Chandler

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There are plenty of opportunities here if you take the time to put in the effort, learn the processes...there's plenty of room for advancement. It can end up being a career instead of just a job." 

"It's more than just a job here. You're gaining experience; you're growing with the company.

Show up every day and do your best. You do that, and the advancement opportunities are pretty endless.

Collin Snyder

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You come to work, and it's something new every day. You're not doing the same thing over and over again - it's not repetitive."

Show up every day and do your best. You do that, and the advancement opportunities are pretty endless.

It’s not the same monotonous thing from day to day. There’s always something different.

Connie Kersetiens

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There's always room to grow at Spencer (Industries).

They're always there to support you. They're always there to work with you.

It's not the same monotonous thing from day to day. There's always something different. It's not the same ol' assembly line; Spencer is different.

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