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PLC Automation Programmer

Rinvio
Paducah, KY Contractor
POSTED ON 9/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/4/2026

Rinvio is hiring a PLC Automation Programmer for PLC, controls, and manufacturing automation support in the Paducah, KY area.


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

Location: Paducah, KY

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

Type: Contract


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 Paducah, KY 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: https://www.rinvio.com


Apply today and a Rinvio recruiter will follow up with qualified candidates quickly.

Salary : $40 - $55

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