Georgia Is Where America’s Auto Technicians Thrive

Georgia has become one of the most important states for EV and automotive manufacturing in America, anchored by Hyundai's massive Metaplant and a wave of battery and supplier investment.

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250K+

Jobs in Georgia tied directly or indirectly to the automotive industry.

$27B

contributed to Georgia's economy annually by the automotive and mobility industry.

Top 3

Top three state in the nation for new EV manufacturing investment attraction.

Key Companies Driving Growth

Hyundai's Metaplant and a wave of EV battery companies are making Georgia the fastest-growing automotive manufacturing state in the South and a defining location for America's clean vehicle future.

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Hyundai Metaplant America

Hyundai's Metaplant in Bryan County is a $7.6 billion EV factory producing Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 models. It is the most significant new auto plant opening in the US in over a decade.

🌐 ~ 8,500 GA employees

SK Battery America

SK On's Georgia battery campus in Commerce supplies lithium-ion cells to Ford and Volkswagen. Georgia is home to one of the largest EV battery manufacturing clusters in the United States.

🌐 ~ 2,600 GA employees

Kia America

Kia's West Point, Georgia plant was the company's first dedicated US manufacturing facility and produces the Telluride SUV, one of the best-selling and highest-rated vehicles in the US market. The plant has expanded consistently since opening and now serves as a model for Hyundai Motor Group's broader US manufacturing expansion strategy across the Southeast.

🌐 ~ 3,000 GA employees

Why Technicians Choose Georgia

Hyundai's Metaplant Is a Game Changer

Hyundai's $7.6 billion Metaplant in Bryan County is the largest single automotive investment in Georgia history, creating thousands of direct jobs and tens of thousands of supplier roles across the state.

EV Manufacturing at Unprecedented Scale

Georgia has attracted more EV-related manufacturing investment than nearly any other state, with Hyundai, SK Battery, and dozens of suppliers creating a complete EV production ecosystem from cells to finished vehicles.

No Personal Property Tax on Vehicles

Georgia's favorable tax environment and low cost of living make it one of the most financially attractive states for automotive workers, with competitive OEM wages going significantly further here than in northern markets.

Workforce Programs Aligned to EV Growth

Georgia's Quick Start workforce development program is one of the most effective in the nation and is working directly with Hyundai and battery manufacturers to build a trained pipeline of EV production workers.

Opportunities in Georgia's Automotive Sector

EV Assembly Technician

Build Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 electric vehicles on the production line at Hyundai's Metaplant in Bryan County. Entry accessible with strong employer-sponsored training and competitive starting wages.

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EV Assembly Technician

Support lithium-ion battery cell production and module assembly at SK Battery America and other Georgia battery plants. One of the fastest-growing careers in the state's emerging EV manufacturing sector.

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Automotive Engineer

Design EV systems, battery management platforms, and manufacturing processes for Hyundai and Georgia's rapidly growing base of EV supplier and technology engineering firms.

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Auto Industry Jobs

Ready to Launch Your Automotive Career in Georgia?

Whether you are building Hyundai EVs at the Metaplant, producing batteries at SK On, assembling Kia Tellurides in West Point, or working in Georgia's fast-growing EV supplier base, these careers are defining the future.

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