Hickman Plant Expansion to Create 15 New Jobs

A Hickman manufacturing facility has announced an upcoming expansion, which will create 15 new high-paying jobs.

According to KYTN, Tokai Carbon LLC, a manufacturer of graphite electrodes for the United States steel industry, plans a $25-million dollar investment at the facility.

The Hickman facility now employs 50. The newly created jobs are expected to pay an average hourly wage of $29, plus benefits.

Company president Scott Carlton said the Hickman facility and its dedicated employees have demonstrated benchmark quality and efficiency for many years, allowing the plant to grow and better serve its customers.

Tokai is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, and is one of the world’s leading graphite electrode suppliers.