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PLC Automation Programmer

$40 - $55 per hour

Rinvio

Rinvio is hiring a PLC Automation Programmer for PLC, controls, and manufacturing automation support in the Cedar Rapids, IA area.

Pay: $40-$55/hour, based on experience

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA

Schedule: Full-time industrial/plant support work; schedule and overtime may vary by site needs

Type: Full-Time W-2

Responsibilities:

- Program, troubleshoot, and support PLC/HMI systems in industrial or manufacturing environments

- Diagnose automation issues involving sensors, I/O, drives, controls, networks, and production equipment

- Modify logic, support commissioning/startup, and help improve equipment reliability

- Read and interpret electrical schematics, control drawings, ladder logic, and technical documentation

- Work with maintenance, engineering, operations, and vendors to resolve controls-related issues

Requirements:

- PLC programming, automation, controls, or industrial maintenance experience

- Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or comparable PLC/HMI platforms preferred

- Strong troubleshooting ability with controls, sensors, drives, I/O, networks, and production equipment

- Ability to read schematics, ladder logic, control drawings, and technical documentation

- Comfort supporting plant/manufacturing environments and completing site onboarding requirements

- Reliable transportation to the Cedar Rapids, IA area

- Dependable, safety-minded, and able to complete any site onboarding requirements

Why this role:

- $40-$55/hour estimated pay range based on experience

- Industrial/manufacturing electrical and automation opportunity

- Professional recruiting support from Rinvio

- Potential access to additional skilled-trades and plant-maintenance opportunities through Rinvio

Learn more about Rinvio:

Apply today and a Rinvio recruiter will follow up with qualified candidates quickly.
Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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