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Brandenburg, KY6 days ago

UIG owns and operates production plants across the USA which supply both Nucor steel sites and third-party clients 24/7 with tonnage quantities of oxygen, nitrogen, and argon as well as exporting liquid cryogenic products by road tanker. Universal Industrial Gases, Inc. (UIG) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nucor and a well-established, global engineer, constructor, supplier and operator of air separation plants and related equipment and services, based in Bethlehem, PA.

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Glasgow, KY2 days ago

River Metals Recycling is a division of the Nucor Corporation which is a Fortune 150 company, known for being North America’s leader in designing, manufacturing, and recycling steel and steel products with a history of long-term sustainability and stability. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability.

Nicholasville, KY12 days ago

Champion the launch of new programs in the manufacturing area with the APQP process, working with customers to insure successful timing and cost targets are achieved. Candidate Privacy To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://peaktechnical.com/privacy-policy/and https://peaktechnical.com/ca-residents-privacy-rights/

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Winchester, KY5 days ago

$0.01–$100 Per Hour

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Georgetown, KY1 day ago

$30–$38 Per Hour

We specialize in providing high-volume contingent staffing, direct hire staffing and project-based solutions to companies worldwide ranging from startups to Fortune 500 and Managed Service Providers (MSP) across a wide variety of industries. We specialize in providing high-volume contingent staffing, direct hire staffing and project based solutions to companies worldwide ranging from startups to Fortune 500 and Managed Service Providers (MSP) across a wide variety of industries.

Nicholasville, KY9 days ago

The work environment is moderately noisy; frequently same as outside weather conditions; wet and/or humid conditions; frequently work in high places; and exposure to airborne particles and fumes. Attend/participate in all scheduled training and educational programs identified for this position SUPERVISORYInterview candidates for positions in Plating Department.

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Erlanger, KYToday

You will navigate between managing preventative maintenance programs, coordinating with operations teams, and responding to emergencies that require quick, decisive action while also balancing proactive planning with real-time problem resolution. About the Role: As an Area Maintenance Manager, you will transform workplace environments by leading a dynamic maintenance team that ensures safety, efficiency, and operational excellence.

Berea, KY13 days ago

$42.19–$42.19 Per Hour

The position works collaboratively with engineering, production, and quality teams to resolve tooling issues through structured problem-solving and root cause analysis while driving long-term tooling reliability improvements. The Tool & Die Maintenance Manager directs and supports all activities related to tool and die maintenance, repair, new tool builds, and continuous improvement initiatives within a stamping manufacturing environment.

Ashland, KY30+ days ago

$37–$38 Per Hour

Pearce provides technical maintenance, repair, operations, and engineering services for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, backup power generators, battery energy storage systems (BESS), critical cooling systems, and other electrical and mechanical infrastructure across end markets such as renewable energy, telecom, and data centers. Founded in 1998, Pearce has more than 4,000 employees and 28 locations across the U.S. Pearce is a wholly owned subsidiary of CBRE Group, Inc., the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm.

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Hazard, KYToday

Responsible for assuring that all boiler room and related steam generation equipment is operating normally, that proper pressures and temperatures are developed and maintained, that water in the boiler is at proper level, that combustion requirements for efficient and economic operation are being met, and that boiler room area is clean and maintained in an orderly state. Must have a background in the electrical/mechanical or plant operators field which includes either (A) one (1) year of training in a technical school in the electrical/mechanical or plant operators field and one (1) year of experience; or (B) three (3) years of documented experience from previous employer(s) performing electrical/mechanical or plant operators duties.

Hazard, Kentucky30+ days ago

Erlanger, KY30+ days ago

$120,800–$221,500 Per Year

Actively work to ensure that all employees, visitors, vendors and contractors understand and align with the ADM safety policies and procedures; + Require compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations not limited to Life Critical Safety programs (lockout/tagout, hot work, confined spaces, etc.), Process Safety Management (PSM) and EPA requirements for water and air discharges; + Effectively manage Food Safety and Quality personnel to ensure continuous audit readiness in a Food Safety plant; + Efficiently manage resources and assets to meet production and quality goals; + Lead plant management in establishing policies, procedures and plant priorities; + Lead plant operations in a manner that results in a cohesive, focused, positive climate to achieve organizational goals driving high employee engagement and morale; + Provide mentorship to department superintendents and engineers to achieve short term and long-term department performance through use of KPI’s, continuous improvement, and Performance Excellence concepts; + Embrace an owner’s mentality by managing costs and continuously focus on efficiency improvement; + Ensure training and development of all plant employees to support rapid and efficient onboarding of new colleagues and proficiency of existing colleagues; + Provide mentorship, accountability, and disciplinary guidance to the operations management team. + 12+ years of experience leading a production environment in food, ingredients processing with half of that experience working within a large multinational organization; + Experience working with large corporate environment and senior leadership; + Continuous Improvement leadership and application of CI processes in a production environment; + Demonstrated scale-up experience and/or new technology development experience in a production Environment; + Experience in a batch process operations production plant including but not limited to mixers, blenders, system, and finished goods warehousing.

Shelbyville, KY10 days ago

Volume & Profit Leadership: Maintain a forward-looking view of the volumes required to achieve monthly and annual profit targets, proactively engaging with Sales, Plant Leadership, and Operations when gaps arise.• Strategic Business & Commercial Partnership• Commercial Financial Partner: Provide accurate, transparent product cost and margin data to Sales and Pricing teams, enabling informed pricing decisions, disciplined discounting, and margin protection.•

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Bowling Green, KY1 day ago

$124,000–$174,000 Per Year

Successful management of production areas will be accomplished through active involvement and development of work teams, appropriate coaching and feedback, effective resource utilization and visible team leadership. This strategic role includes leadership of day-to-day operations through Operations Team Leaders, as well as continuous improvement processes and programs through Operations Area Leaders.

Bowling Green, KY30+ days ago

$124,000–$174,000 Per Year

This strategic role includes leadership of day-to-day operations through Operations Team Leaders, as well as continuous improvement processes and programs through Operations Area Leaders. Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging.

Bowling Green, KY30+ days ago

$124,000–$174,000 Per Year

For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here (https://www.colgatepalmolive.com/content/dam/cp-sites/corporate/corporate/en_us/corp/locale-assets/pdf/colgate-terms-and-conditions-2023.pdf) . Successful management of production areas will be accomplished through active involvement and development of work teams, appropriate coaching and feedback, effective resource utilization and visible team leadership.

Florence, KY30 days ago

$115,000–$145,000 Per Year

Description: Judge Direct Placement is working with a growing manufacturer in the Florence, KY area seeking a proactive, hands-on Plant Manager to oversee operations and spearhead a pivotal transition in their manufacturing journey. Technical Literacy: Proven track record of implementing or managing automated production lines (PLC knowledge, FANUC/ABB robotics, or high-speed packaging experience is a major plus).

Walton, KY30+ days ago

Scottsville, KY30+ days ago

What we are looking for:MinimumRequirements:- Bachelor's degree in Engineering required, Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial preferred- Manufacturing experience, preferably in food- At least 3 years of experience in project management/construction management is requiredAdditionalskills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:- Familiarity with food ingredient chemistry, food processing and packaging equipment is desirable- Willingness to have a workload balance that includes systems tasks as well as laboratory, pilot plant, and manufacturing plant tasks.- Problem solving ability- Strong inter-personal skills- Ability to teach and lead others, working independently, with guidance in only the most complicated situations- An understanding of the Capital Delivery Process is desired- Open to managing operating teams as needed (as backup or future assignment)- Can support off shift or weekends as needed#LI-TJ1#INDSA*TheRight Placefor You*We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together.

Louisville, KY7 days ago

Can you coordinate a flawless shutdown, stand up a training plan that levels up a maintenance team, and own capital projects in the $500k–$3M range—all while partnering seamlessly with engineering? You walk into the plant, meet briefly with engineering, and green-light a corrective action that safeguards a bottleneck asset.

Hopkinsville, KY7 days ago

You may also be on your feet for several hours a day and may be exposed to a variety of physical demands that require you to lift heavy objects, climb stairs, exert energy, bend, twist and squat and use tools and equipment in an indoor production environment. Assesses training needs, develops, and administers training related to safety and occupational health to ensure all employees understand their environmental, health, and safety responsibilities and perform work in a safe and legal manner.

Walton, KY30+ days ago

This role plays a key part in improving manufacturing efficiency, reducing operational costs, and supporting production of alcohol-based hand and surface sanitizers used in food processing, healthcare, medical device, and janitorial industries. The Manufacturing Engineer will work closely with operations, quality, engineering teams, suppliers, and customers to improve production processes, implement automation solutions, and support validation activities.

Lexington, KY30+ days ago

We are seeking Manufacturing Project Engineers to support various production engineering teams, including battery manufacturing, process engineering, equipment installation, new model development, and paint/vehicle manufacturing systems. Join a team of over 150 supportive and safety-focused professionals including Industrial Hygienists, Ergonomists, Safety Engineers, Construction Safety Specialists, and industry-leading engineering teams.

Louisville, KY30+ days ago

$110,000–$120,000

The position operates within a design-build mechanical contractor environment, working closely with engineering and operations teams to support project development and execution. This position is based in the Cincinnati area and supports the Southwest Ohio territory, so candidates must live within commuting distance or be open to relocating.

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Corbin, KY1 day ago

Process Engineer over a manufacturing operation that includes mixing cooking and highspeed packaging of food products. Lean and Continuous improvement of all processes in support of agressive growth plans for plant located in South Central Ky.

Georgetown, KY30+ days ago

Louisville, Kentucky30+ days ago

The plant Controls Engineer provides expertise for the maintenance of ongoing production processes, including the implementation and documentation of required process changes to support continuous improvement and product changes. Overview: The Controls Engineer plays a crucial role in maintaining, optimizing, and troubleshooting the control systems essential to production processes within the manufacturing facility.

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Bowling Green, KY4 days ago

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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Glasgow, KY4 days ago

About Us: River Metals Recycling is a division of the Nucor Corporation which is a Fortune 150 company, known for being North Americas leader in designing, manufacturing, and recycling steel and steel products with a history of long-term sustainability and stability. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel productsmanufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability.

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Bowling Green, KY4 days ago

Our range of aluminum rolled products includes various surface finishes that contribute to interior and exterior decoration parts, including door and cockpit trims, center console, sill plates, nameplates, pedals, speaker grills, buttons, window trim, and emblems. About Constellium Bowling Green: Constellium is a global leader in the production and supply of aluminum functional-surface products that are increasingly used for automotive decorative trim.

Georgetown, KY30+ days ago

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Glasgow, KY1 day ago

River Metals Recycling is a division of the Nucor Corporation which is a Fortune 150 company, known for being North America's leader in designing, manufacturing, and recycling steel and steel products with a history of long-term sustainability and stability. Joining Nucor means becomingpart of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability.

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky30+ days ago

In infrastructure, we specialize in general heavy civil construction, underground utilities, structures, electrical work, material production, roadways, bridges, specialty pavement overlays, environmental projects and commercial buildings. The Project Engineer will assist the Project Manager and Estimator with the day to day administrative functions associated with Project Management and Estimating to ensure that each estimate is prepared accurately and each project is completed on time and within the estimated budget.

South Shore, KY30+ days ago

Full-time

Responsibilities: Applying Electrical/Electronic engineering techniques to assist in the improvement of manufacturing process and products in coordination and in support of HarbisonWalker Internationals Lean and HBS (HarbisonWalker Business System) efforts; improve efficiency, minimize inconsistencies, avoid waste and reduce downtime to drive improvements in OEE (Overall Equipment Efficiency) while supporting the overall Maintenance Excellence Program . Leading, facilitating, executing, and managing electrical projects (process and capital) to reduce costs and improve the customer experience by implementing electrical engineering best practices incorporating Lean/Six Sigma tools and methodologies; conducting periodic reviews to ensure that the projects achieve the desired results stated in the justification.

Shepherdsville, KY23 days ago

$70,000–$90,000

Our client is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to support production operations, improve processes, and ensure safe, efficient manufacturing of assemblies and end products. This role will play a key part in fixture design, process optimization, ergonomics, and safety compliance within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Louisville, KY30+ days ago

$90,000–$105,000

This person will serve as the primary point of contact for safety and environmental matters, oversee reporting and documentation, coordinate required training and monitoring activities, and help ensure the facility remains in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations. This role is responsible for developing and implementing programs that reduce workplace risk, ensure compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations, and support a safe, efficient manufacturing environment.

Louisville, Kentucky30+ days ago

You will have the opportunity to develop process control schemes and PLC logic, design Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), and specify data acquisition systems (DAQs) and instrumentation that provide the required functionality for process control of aluminum cold rolling processes and ancillary equipment operation. Experience with manufacturing processes related to rolling mills, processing or slitting of coiled or non-coiled metal, sheet/strip handling equipment, and/or winder and unwinder controls.

Louisville, Kentucky30+ days ago

Intern

Company Summary Statement : Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company, part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies, are regulated utilities that serve more than 1.3 million customers and have consistently ranked among the best companies for customer service in the United States. Co-op will assist in the development of and gather data for environmental/regulatory compliance reports, assist with the submission of environmental permits and planning documents and perform site walk downs and chemical inventory reviews.

Louisville, Kentucky30+ days ago

Overview: This position will perform activities with the planning, execution, and completion of power generation projects like our Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), Solar and Natural Gas Combined Cycle (NGCC) projects, playing a pivotal role in managing the project lifecycle from concept to commissioning. Company Summary Statement : Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company, part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies, are regulated utilities that serve more than 1.3 million customers and have consistently ranked among the best companies for customer service in the United States.

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky30+ days ago

Lexington, Kentucky17 days ago

$65,000–$85,000

Project Engineer positions are typically available in all our locations, including: Atlanta, GA; Allentown, PA; Austin, TX; Bowie, MD; Charleston, SC; Charlotte, NC; Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Rogers, AR; Greenville, SC; Indianapolis, IN; Jacksonville, FL; Kansas City, KS; Lexington, KY; Louisville, KY; Nashville, TN; Oklahoma City, OK; Orlando, FL; Raleigh, NC; Richmond, VA; Salt Lake City, UT; San Antonio, TX; Tulsa, OK. Throughout your integration, you may be responsible for: estimating, field engineering (line and grade), forming walls and columns, inspections, loadout, place/finish, prep & forming of structural slabs, production tracking, quantity take-offs, slab on grade prep, slab on metal deck prep, and more!

Ghent, KY19 days ago

Analyzes and defines machinery and equipment problems to improve quality, productivity, repair damaged equipment, save money, and increase production line. service and technical support to Maintenance and Operation departments for the redesign, modification, re-engineering and retro-fitting of machinery and equipment to.

Louisville, Kentucky30+ days ago

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be a key contributor to the implementation of both strategic and tactical projects related to safety and overall equipment effectiveness at our Louisville plant. Prepare capital acquisition requests, scopes of work, RFQs, functional specifications, cost estimates, and project justifications.

Brandenburg, Kentucky19 days ago

Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Monument Chemical serves the specialty chemicals industry - and produces a variety of solvents, intermediates, specialty fuels, and other specialty products, as well as offers industry-leading Custom Manufacturing services. Support implementation of new products and processes at site.* Support areas to improve plant equipment performance reviewing OEE with areas and defining improvement projects.

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Georgetown, KY4 days ago

Provide subject matter expertise in reviewing product/equipment submittals, shop drawings, engineering drawings, specifications, and contractor-generated RFIs. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in industrial or manufacturing facility construction, particularly with mechanical systems, HVAC, and cooling systems.

Lexington, KY30+ days ago

Process control and automation of their manufacturing plants has been more of a recent undertaking – they are automating more and more of their plant processes and will be moving towards robotics in the coming years. One of the selling points of this job is the variety of work – it’s not the same thing everyday and there is also a variety of desk-work and field-work.

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Lexington, KY1 day ago

Conduct potential failure mode analyses and risk analyses for hydraulic structures, including identifying and developing potential failure modes, serving as recorder, subject matter expert, and/or facilitator in risk analysis workshops, estimating risk, and report documentation. The Hydraulic Structures Engineer will have the following responsibilities: Analyze and design hydraulic structures related to flood control, hydroelectric, and other water resource projects such as dams, spillways, gates, outlet works, diversion structures, cofferdams, floodwalls, and canals.

Owensboro, KY8 days ago

$100,000–$115,000 Per Year

Your goal is to use a variety of testing technologies such as vibration analysis, infrared, measurements of sound levels, oil analysis, corona detection & others to identify potential maintenance problems and create, implement, and manage strategic plans that will maximize equipment use. As the Reliability Engineer, you’ll use Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), PPM optimization, and Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) processes as well as vibration, infrared, oil and ultrasonic analysis to identify problems.

Louisville, KY28 days ago

The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: _we come together_ , _we always look for a better way_ , and _we create possibilities_ . + Provide support, direction and training to AMEs, Process Improvement Engineers, maintenance, systems and shop projects with specification, drawings, equipment/process acceptance, and trouble-shooting.

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Bowling Green, KY2 days ago

Key experience with material transformation - new technologies, material flow, material handling equipment automation, and Factory of the Future Material concepts. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

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