Kentucky Is Where Toyota and Ford Build Their Best.

Kentucky is one of the most productive automotive manufacturing states in the country, home to Toyota's largest plant in North America and Ford's iconic truck and EV operations.

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500K+

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

$20B

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

#1

Top state in the nation for vehicle production per capita output.

Key Companies Driving Growth

Toyota and Ford anchor Kentucky's automotive future alongside a deep base of tier-one suppliers and the state's emerging EV battery manufacturing infrastructure.

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Toyota Motor Mfg Kentucky

Toyota's Georgetown plant is the largest Toyota facility outside Japan, producing the Camry, Avalon, and Lexus ES. It is among the most productive automotive plants in North America.

🌐 ~ 40,000 U.S. employees

Ford Motor Company

Ford's Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville builds the F-Series Super Duty and Expedition. Ford is also investing billions in its BlueOval SK battery plant in Glendale to power next-generation EVs.

🌐 ~ 55,000 U.S. employees

BlueOval SK Battery Park

Ford and SK On's BlueOval SK campus in Glendale represents a $6 billion investment in Kentucky's EV future. The facility produces lithium-ion battery cells for Ford's F-150 Lightning and other electric vehicles, employing thousands of production and process technicians in one of the most significant new manufacturing sites in the state's history.

🌐 ~ 5,000 KY employees

Why Technicians Choose Kentucky

Toyota's Largest Global Plant Is Here

Toyota's Georgetown facility is the largest Toyota plant on earth outside Japan, making Kentucky uniquely central to the company's North American strategy and a long-term anchor for regional automotive employment.

Billions in EV Battery Investment

Ford and SK On's BlueOval SK campus in Glendale is a $6 billion bet on Kentucky's manufacturing future, creating thousands of new battery production and EV systems jobs that did not exist just a few years ago.

More Vehicles Per Capita Than Anywhere

Kentucky produces more vehicles per resident than any other state in the US, reflecting a deep and durable manufacturing base that provides workers with exceptional job stability and long-term career opportunity.

Strong Wages in an Affordable Market

Kentucky automotive wages are competitive nationally and the state's low cost of living means workers take home meaningful real income, making it one of the best financial environments in American auto manufacturing.

Opportunities in Kentucky's Automotive Sector

Vehicle Assembly Technician

Build Toyota Camrys, Lexus SUVs, and Ford Super Duty trucks on Kentucky production lines. These roles come with strong wages, full benefits, and meaningful long-term advancement potential.

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Vehicle Assembly Technician

Program, install, and maintain industrial robots and automation systems across Toyota and Ford plants in Kentucky. Technicians with these skills are in high and growing demand statewide.

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EV Battery Technician

Support lithium-ion battery cell production and EV powertrain assembly at Ford's BlueOval SK plants in Glendale. A fast-growing and highly valued career category in Kentucky manufacturing.

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500K+

Auto Industry Jobs

Ready to Launch Your Automotive Career in Kentucky?

Whether you are building Camrys at Toyota Georgetown, assembling Super Duty trucks at Ford Louisville, producing EV batteries at BlueOval SK, or working across Kentucky's supplier network, careers here are built to last.

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