Automation Tech PLC Tech

Rinvio; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 61,992 - 85,411; Full time

Job summary

Rinvio is hiring an Automation Tech / PLC Tech for an industrial skilled-trades role in Davenport, IA. This position requires expertise in PLC troubleshooting and automation support, with pay ranging from $45.00 to $62.00 per hour based on experience.

The role involves troubleshooting various control systems and collaborating with teams for effective maintenance. Successful candidates will have hands-on experience with automation systems and must be able to communicate effectively with plant teams.

Qualifications

• Experience with PLC, automation, industrial controls, or manufacturing maintenance.
• Hands-on troubleshooting skills with control platforms.
• Ability to read schematics and communicate with plant teams.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and automated production equipment.
• Support downtime response and preventive maintenance.
• Work with teams to resolve automation issues quickly.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Automation support

Instrumentation

HMI support

Plant controls reliability

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

VFD

Job description

Rinvio is hiring a Automation Tech / PLC Tech for an industrial skilled‑trades role in the Davenport, IA market. This is an hourly contract role; exact client and site details are shared only with qualified candidates.

Pay: $45.00 - $62.00 / hr, based on experience and fit for the scope.

Type: Contract.

Public location: Public posting uses a market location and does not expose the client site.

Primary scope: PLC troubleshooting, automation support, instrumentation, drives, HMI support, and plant controls reliability.

What you will do:

• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, instrumentation, control panels, and automated production equipment.
• Support downtime response, preventive maintenance, controls changes, documentation updates, and startup support.
• Work with electricians, mechanics, engineering, operations, and vendors to resolve automation issues quickly.

Background that fits:

• PLC, automation, industrial controls, or manufacturing maintenance experience
• Hands‑on troubleshooting with Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, HMI, VFD, instrumentation, or similar controls platforms
• Able to read schematics, work safely around production equipment, and communicate clearly with plant teams

Rinvio will keep the first conversation direct: role scope, pay, schedule expectations, location expectations, and fit for the hiring team.