Manufacturing Jobs in Kentucky

11 positions from 9 employers

11active jobs
9employers hiring
$42.2Knational median wage
-2.8%2022–2032 outlook

11 active Manufacturing jobs in Kentucky from 9 US employers. Largest hirers include ThirdChannel, Graham Packaging, Carmeuse. The national median wage for this occupation is $42.2K. BLS projects -2% employment change between 2022 and 2032. Production occupations — machine operators, assemblers, machinists, welders, packagers — are the manufacturing backbone. Many subgroups have flat or declining employment forecasts, but skilled trades like welding remain in steady demand. AI exposure is moderate; physical robotics and process automation continue to reshape the floor while skilled set-up and repair work resist replacement.

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Healthcare in Kentucky (659) Sales and Retail in Kentucky (571) Transportation and Logistics in Kentucky (363) Office and Admin in Kentucky (316) Architecture and Engineering in Kentucky (293) Management in Kentucky (148) Healthcare Support in Kentucky (71) Maintenance and Repair in Kentucky (57) Food and Hospitality in Kentucky (32)

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Top Manufacturing employers in Kentucky

ThirdChannel 3 jobs Graham Packaging 1 jobs Carmeuse 1 jobs Ameristar Perimeter Security USA Inc., An Assa Abloy Group Brand 1 jobs Eurofins 1 jobs ESFM 1 jobs Arkema 1 jobs GE Appliances 1 jobs

Other job categories in Kentucky

Healthcare 659 jobs Sales and Retail 571 jobs Transportation and Logistics 363 jobs Office and Admin 316 jobs Architecture and Engineering 293 jobs Management 148 jobs Healthcare Support 71 jobs Maintenance and Repair 57 jobs Food and Hospitality 32 jobs

Specialisations within Manufacturing

Packaging and Filling Machine Operators Assemblers and Fabricators Machinists Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers Bakers

Frequently asked questions

How many Manufacturing jobs are available in Kentucky?
There are currently 11 active Manufacturing jobs in Kentucky from 9 employers. Listings are refreshed daily from our partner job feeds.
What's the average salary for Manufacturing jobs in Kentucky?
The U.S. national median wage for Manufacturing occupations is $42,237 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2023). Pay in Kentucky varies by employer, role seniority and shift; individual job listings include salary detail where the employer has provided it.
Which companies hire Manufacturing workers in Kentucky?
Top employers currently advertising Manufacturing roles in Kentucky include ThirdChannel, Graham Packaging, and Carmeuse. The full list of 9 active employers updates as new listings come in.
Is the Manufacturing field growing in Kentucky?
Nationally, Manufacturing occupations are projected to change by -2.8% between 2022 and 2032 (BLS Employment Projections) — expected to be stable. Local demand in Kentucky is reflected by the 11 active openings on this page.
What's the AI exposure for Manufacturing roles?
Our AI Vulnerability Index combines Frey & Osborne (2013), OpenAI/Penn (2023), and the Anthropic Economic Index into a 0–100 score. Manufacturing roles vary internally — see the AI Vulnerability Index for the per-occupation score and methodology.