PLC Programmer

PLC Programmer | Saginaw, Michigan

Work arrangement: Home-based with approximately 75% travel to Saginaw, MI

Employment type: Full-time, W-2

Compensation: $60 per hour

About the Company

Gear 5 Automation provides engineering and control-system integration solutions for automotive manufacturing environments. The company works on industrial automation projects spanning controls, system integration, implementation, and ongoing production support.

Role Overview

Gear 5 Automation is looking for an experienced PLC Programmer to support a General Motors project in Saginaw, Michigan.

This is a hands-on controls role for someone who has previously worked in a General Motors manufacturing environment and understands the expectations of supporting GM controls systems on the plant floor.

The work will involve PLC and HMI programming, controls integration, commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting of automated manufacturing equipment. The right person will be comfortable working directly with engineering teams and customer personnel to diagnose problems, make controls changes, and help equipment perform reliably in production.

Responsibilities

• Program and troubleshoot Rockwell / Allen-Bradley PLCs, including ControlLogix and CompactLogix, using Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000.
• Work within General Motors controls standards and specifications, including GCCS-2.
• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot HMI applications using FactoryTalk View Studio (ME/SE).
• Support controls integration, commissioning, startup, validation, and production readiness at the customer facility.
• Diagnose PLC, HMI, electrical, I/O, networking, and controls issues during implementation and production support.
• Support industrial control networks including Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, and Safety I/O.
• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics to identify equipment and controls issues.
• Work closely with customer representatives, mechanical engineers, project teams, and other engineering resources to resolve issues and keep the project moving.
• Maintain controls documentation, I/O information, and PLC program backups.
• Provide technical support to plant maintenance and engineering personnel.

Required Qualifications

• Previous hands-on experience supporting General Motors manufacturing projects or facilities.
• At least 3 years of controls engineering or PLC programming experience within automotive manufacturing.
• Strong hands-on experience programming and troubleshooting Rockwell / Allen-Bradley PLCs.
• Working experience with Studio 5000 / RSLogix 5000.
• Experience developing or troubleshooting FactoryTalk View HMIs.
• Hands-on commissioning, startup, integration, or production-support experience.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across controls, electrical, software, and plant-floor systems.
• Ability to work effectively with customer personnel and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with General Motors GCCS-2 / GCCH-1 standards or related GM controls training/certification.
• FANUC robot programming or integration experience.
• Siemens PLC and HMI experience, including TIA Portal / Step 7.
• Experience with Cognex, Keyence, or other machine vision systems.
• Industrial network design and troubleshooting experience.
• Knowledge of automotive manufacturing environments and processes.

Compensation and Benefits

• $60 per hour
• Overtime
• Health Insurance
• PTO
• 401(k) plan

Gear 5 Automation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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