Plc Programmer
$30 - $35/hr
PLC / Automation Technician (Entry Level) After applying, please call me directly at 316 448 4486 ... Partner with maintenance, engineering, and production teams to improve equipment uptime. What We're ...
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$30 - $35/hr
PLC / Automation Technician (Entry Level) After applying, please call me directly at 316 448 4486 ... Partner with maintenance, engineering, and production teams to improve equipment uptime. What We're ...
Quick apply
$30 - $35/hr
PLC / Automation Technician (Entry Level) After applying, please call me directly at 316 448 4486 ... Partner with maintenance, engineering, and production teams to improve equipment uptime. What We're ...
Pauls Valley, OK · On-site
$17.65 - $21.75/hr
Role Overview: Unpack Your Potential * Join Amcor - Pauls Valley and play a key role in producing high-quality packaging that makes a global impact. You'll operate a machine, ensure safety and ...
Pauls Valley, OK · On-site
$17.65 - $21.75/hr
Role Overview: Unpack Your Potential * Join Amcor - Pauls Valley and play a key role in producing high-quality packaging that makes a global impact. You'll operate a machine, ensure safety and ...
Familiarity with PLC troubleshooting and motor systems. Additional Skills & Qualifications * Entry-level candidates with relevant skills are welcome. * Experience in a manufacturing or engineering ...
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Familiarity with PLC troubleshooting and motor systems. Additional Skills & Qualifications * Entry-level candidates with relevant skills are welcome. * Experience in a manufacturing or engineering ...
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As an entry-level PLC programmer, your duties are to help engineers and designers create new programs or improve existing programs in a programmable logic controller, which is a stripped-down computer that operates automated machinery. The PLC monitors things like production efficiency and machine temperature. Your responsibilities are to assess the current automation process to determine the specific needs of the PLC device and work with other specialists to improve the design of new programs for manufacturing equipment that has not yet been put into large-scale production.
| Aspect | Entry Level Plc Programmer | Automation Technician |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Associate degree or technical certification in automation or programming | Technical diploma or certification in automation, electrical, or mechanical systems |
| Work Environment | Office or plant floor, programming PLCs, testing, troubleshooting | Plant floor, maintaining and repairing automation equipment |
| Industry Usage | Manufacturing, industrial automation, process control | Manufacturing, industrial facilities, equipment maintenance |
Entry Level Plc Programmers focus on writing and testing PLC code, often working closely with engineers. Automation Technicians handle installation, maintenance, and repair of automation systems. While both roles require technical certifications and work in manufacturing environments, their primary responsibilities differ, with programmers emphasizing software development and technicians focusing on hardware and system upkeep.

$30 - $35/hr
Contractor
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 11 days ago
After applying, please call me directly at 316 448 4486
Launch your career in industrial automation and manufacturing technology.
We're seeking an Entry-Level PLC/Automation Technician to support the maintenance, troubleshooting, and improvement of automated manufacturing equipment. In this role, you'll work with PLC-controlled systems, robotics, electrical and mechanical components, and production equipment to help keep operations running safely and efficiently.
This is a great opportunity for someone with technical training, internship experience, or hands-on exposure to automation, maintenance, or manufacturing systems who wants to grow their skills in a fast-paced industrial environment.
What You'll DoPLC Troubleshooting • Automation Controls • Allen-Bradley • Robotics • CNC Equipment • Electrical Systems • Pneumatics • Hydraulics • Preventive Maintenance • Blueprint Reading • Root Cause Analysis • Industrial Maintenance
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Stillwater, OK.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Stillwater,OK.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.
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Hanover, MD, US
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