Program Logic Control Technician

IMPACT STAFFING INTERNATIONAL; Cold Spring (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Staffing International (ISI) seeks a Program Logic Control Technician to join our client’s Engineering team in Cold Spring, KY. The role provides remote PLC and controls support across North America, with regular travel and involvement in automation projects.

Direct Hire opportunity based in Cold Spring, KY, primarily office-based, with ~20% travel and a four-day, 10-hour workweek. Great for early-career controls professionals seeking strong technical training and long-term growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience troubleshooting and programming PLC systems, ideally 2–5 years.
• Two-year technical degree in Electrical, Controls, Automation, or related field.
• Hands-on PLC troubleshooting and ladder logic programming experience.
• Experience with Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley PLCs.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, manuals, and equipment documentation.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems related to PLC equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and remote support skills.
• Comfortable working in heavy industrial plant environments.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot PLCs, VFDs, controls systems and related equipment remotely.
• Log into plant systems, diagnose PLC issues and guide on-site teams through repairs.
• Write basic PLC programs and support ladder logic modifications.
• Support Rockwell/Allen-Bradley systems and escalate issues as needed.
• Assist with installations, upgrades, preventive maintenance, and small projects.
• Work with electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems up to 480V.
• Update AutoCAD Electrical drawings, as-builts, and drawing sets.
• Communicate clearly with plant personnel across technical levels.
• Participate in alternating 24/7 on-call rotation.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Ladder logic

Remote support

Electrical drawings

Communication skills

Industrial environment

Education

Two-year technical degree in Electrical/Controls/Automation

Tools

Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley PLCs

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Impact Staffing International (ISI) is seeking a Program Logic Control Technician to join our client's Engineering team. This role will provide remote PLC and controls support to plant operations across North America while assisting with automation projects and electrical drawings.

This is a Direct Hire opportunity based in Cold Spring, Kentucky, in the greater Cincinnati area. The role is primarily office-based, includes approximately 20% travel, and follows a four-day, 10-hour workweek.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career controls professional looking for strong technical training, broad plant exposure, and a long-term path into an engineering role.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Troubleshoot PLCs, VFDs, controls systems, and related equipment remotely.
• Log into plant systems, diagnose PLC issues, analyze ladder logic, and guide on-site teams through repairs.
• Write basic PLC programs and support modifications to existing ladder logic.
• Support Rockwell / Allen-Bradley systems and escalates issues when needed.
• Assist with installations, upgrades, preventive maintenance, and small automation projects.
• Work with variable voltage circuits, 4-20mA circuits, three-phase power up to 480V, and related electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
• Update AutoCAD Electrical drawings, as-builts, and drawing sets.
• Communicate clearly with plant personnel across varying levels of technical expertise.
• Participate in an alternating 24/7 on-call rotation every other week.

Required Skills and Background:

• 2+ years of experience troubleshooting and programming PLC systems, ideally 2 to 5 years.
• Two-year technical degree in Electrical, Controls, Automation, or a related field.
• Hands-on PLC troubleshooting and ladder logic programming experience.
• Experience with Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley PLCs.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, technical manuals, and equipment documentation.
• Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems related to PLC-controlled equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and remote support skills.
• Comfortable working in heavy industrial plant environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree in a related technical field.
• AutoCAD Electrical experience.
• Experience with multiple PLC platforms.
• Previous remote controls or technical support experience.
• Location: Cold Spring, Kentucky
• Schedule: Four 10-hour days, typically Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday
• Work Arrangement: Primarily on-site when not traveling