PLC Technician: Programming, Troubleshooting & Upgrades

Darling Ingredients; Cold Spring (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients in Kentucky is seeking a PLC Technician to install, program, maintain, and troubleshoot programmable logic controllers within a manufacturing setting. You will contribute to equipment performance and uptime.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting PLCs and VFDs, writing basic ladder logic, installing upgrades, performing preventive maintenance, and applying safe practices. Candidates should have a vocational/technical degree and 2+ years of PLC experience, with knowledge of

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience troubleshooting and programming PLCs (Ladder Logic).
• Ability to read and understand repairs manuals and drawings.
• Demonstrated knowledge relating to PLC installation, troubleshooting, programming, including electrical/mechanical/pneumatic devices.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots PLCs, VFDs and related devices.
• Writes basic PLC programs (Ladder Logic) and analyzes existing ladder logic; recommends solutions.
• Installs and upgrades equipment; performs preventive maintenance.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Ladder Logic

Read manuals

Electrical knowledge

Safety practices

Education

Vocational or Technical degree

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Rockwell Automation PLC

Job description

Darling Ingredients in Kentucky is seeking a PLC Technician to install, program, maintain, and troubleshoot programmable logic controllers within a manufacturing setting. You will contribute to equipment performance and uptime.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting PLCs and VFDs, writing basic ladder logic, installing upgrades, performing preventive maintenance, and applying safe practices. Candidates should have a vocational/technical degree and 2+ years of PLC experience, with knowledge of