Manufacturing Jobs in Kentucky

151 positions from 41 employers

151active jobs
41employers hiring
$42.2Knational median wage
-2.8%2022–2032 outlook

151 active Manufacturing jobs in Kentucky from 41 US employers. Largest hirers include Coca Cola, Hi-Tek Manufacturing Inc, Rudd Equipment Company. 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.

Other popular roles in Kentucky

Transportation and Logistics in Kentucky (2,835) Computer and IT in Kentucky (1,693) Healthcare in Kentucky (679) Sales and Retail in Kentucky (544) Office and Admin in Kentucky (243) Food and Hospitality in Kentucky (53) Maintenance and Repair in Kentucky (27) Management in Kentucky (26)

Manufacturing jobs in other top states

Manufacturing in Minnesota (1,453) Manufacturing in Wisconsin (1,199) Manufacturing in Ohio (870) Manufacturing in Texas (750) Manufacturing in California (735) Manufacturing in Pennsylvania (726)

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Top Manufacturing employers in Kentucky

Coca Cola 24 jobs Hi-Tek Manufacturing Inc 22 jobs Rudd Equipment Company 17 jobs MyWorkChoice 17 jobs Pilot Flying J 7 jobs Pilot Company 7 jobs Dana Incorporated 5 jobs Illinois Tool Works Inc 4 jobs

Manufacturing jobs by city in Kentucky

Louisville 11 jobs

Other job categories in Kentucky

Transportation and Logistics 2.8K jobs Computer and IT 1.7K jobs Healthcare 679 jobs Sales and Retail 544 jobs Office and Admin 243 jobs Food and Hospitality 53 jobs Maintenance and Repair 27 jobs Management 26 jobs Education 15 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 151 active Manufacturing jobs in Kentucky from 41 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 Coca Cola, Hi-Tek Manufacturing Inc, and Rudd Equipment Company. The full list of 41 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 151 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.