Manufacturing Jobs in Kentucky

110 positions from 33 employers

110active jobs
33employers hiring
$42.2Knational median wage
-2.8%2022–2032 outlook

110 active Manufacturing jobs in Kentucky from 33 US employers. Largest hirers include Valto, Hi-Tek Manufacturing Inc, Vinylmax. 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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Transportation and Logistics in Kentucky (2,592) Healthcare in Kentucky (1,488) Architecture and Engineering in Kentucky (810) Computer and IT in Kentucky (352) Sales and Retail in Kentucky (288) Maintenance and Repair in Kentucky (259) Office and Admin in Kentucky (176) Protective Service in Kentucky (104)

Manufacturing jobs in other top states

Manufacturing in Wisconsin (1,887) Manufacturing in California (1,591) Manufacturing in Ohio (1,481) Manufacturing in Pennsylvania (1,408) Manufacturing in Minnesota (1,016) Manufacturing in Connecticut (800)

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Top Manufacturing employers in Kentucky

Valto 32 jobs Hi-Tek Manufacturing Inc 22 jobs Vinylmax 8 jobs BAE Systems 6 jobs BRADY CORPORATION 5 jobs TradeJobsWorkforce 3 jobs Snap-on Inc 3 jobs HYSTER-YALE MATERIALS HANDLING, INC. 3 jobs

Manufacturing jobs by city in Kentucky

Louisville 24 jobs

Other job categories in Kentucky

Transportation and Logistics 2.6K jobs Healthcare 1.5K jobs Architecture and Engineering 810 jobs Computer and IT 328 jobs Sales and Retail 288 jobs Maintenance and Repair 248 jobs Office and Admin 174 jobs Food and Hospitality 35 jobs Management 29 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 110 active Manufacturing jobs in Kentucky from 33 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 Valto, Hi-Tek Manufacturing Inc, and Vinylmax. The full list of 33 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 110 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.