Skill
Ladder Logic
Manufacturing and Industrial
Ladder logic is a graphical programming language used to program programmable logic controllers (PLCs), designed to visually resemble electrical relay wiring diagrams with rungs representing control logic. It is a core skill for electrical and automation engineers who build and maintain industrial control systems for manufacturing and process automation.
Ladder Logic in the job market
Last checked October 28, 2026
- Open roles
- 11
- Employers
- 7
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Open roles requiring Ladder Logic (11)
Electromechanical Technician (11PM-7AM)
Dippin' Dots
Moscow Mills, MO
This overnight shift role maintains and troubleshoots electrical, mechanical, and automated control systems on production equipment at a snack food manufacturing facility. It suits experienced maintenance technicians who are comfortable with PLC programming, high-voltage motor work, and taking ownership of equipment reliability across a busy plant.
Listed on Dippin' Dots’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Engineering Test Technician
Life Fitness
Full-time · Schaumburg, IL · $48,700 – $67,800
This role involves setting up, executing, and documenting electrical, mechanical, and environmental tests on fitness equipment throughout its development lifecycle. It suits someone with hands-on lab experience who can interpret technical drawings, operate test instrumentation, and communicate results clearly to engineering teams.
Listed on Life Fitness’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Industrial Electrician - 3rd Shift (Sign-On Bonus & Relocation!)
Smithfield Foods
Full-time · Milan, MO · $28 – $35 / hour
An industrial electrician role maintaining and repairing electrical and electronic equipment in a food processing plant on the third shift. The position suits experienced maintenance technicians comfortable with troubleshooting controls, motors, and automation systems in a wet, noisy factory environment.
Listed on Smithfield Foods’s careers site · Apply there ↗
$3K Sign-On Bonus: Electro/Mechanical Technician II - 2nd Shift - Cottage Grove, MN
Andersen Corporation
Full-time · Cottage Grove, MN · $35 – $43 / hour
This role maintains and troubleshoots complex manufacturing equipment including electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems at a window and door manufacturer. It suits experienced technicians with industrial maintenance knowledge who want hands-on technical work, mentoring opportunities, and a clear path toward electrical licensure.
Listed on Andersen Corporation’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Controls Engineer- Riverside, MO, USA
Adient
Full-time · Riverside, MO
This role develops and maintains automation systems that control production equipment for automotive seating and overhead assemblies. It suits engineers with hands-on PLC programming experience who want to grow into a mid-level position while supporting continuous improvement and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment.
Listed on Adient’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Electronic Technician - Precision Machine Tool Maintenance - 87210
Boeing
Full-time · $47 – $62 / hour
Boeing seeks an Electronic Technician to install, maintain, and troubleshoot electronic systems in precision manufacturing equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. This role suits someone with hands-on electronics experience who enjoys problem-solving in a collaborative industrial environment.
Listed on Boeing’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Automation and Controls Technician
Voyager
Full-time · Penrose, CO · $27 – $33 / hour
This role supports the installation, configuration, and maintenance of PLC-based control systems and robotic equipment in a defense and energetics manufacturing environment. It suits someone with electrical or automation fundamentals who wants hands-on technical experience in a high-stakes, mission-driven setting while working toward greater technical responsibility.
Listed on Voyager’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Electromechanical Technician (3PM-11PM)
Dippin' Dots
Moscow Mills, MO
This role involves diagnosing and repairing electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems that run food production machinery, suited to experienced technicians who can work nights and handle both PLC programming and hands-on equipment fixes. The position requires significant prior maintenance experience and the ability to troubleshoot complex industrial systems while supporting shift operations at a snack food manufacturing plant.
Listed on Dippin' Dots’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Maintenance Lead Technician
Andersen Corporation
Bayport, MN · $35 – $51 / hour
This is a supervisory maintenance role where you'll lead a team of technicians, oversee equipment reliability across production lines, and drive continuous improvement initiatives at a manufacturing facility. It suits experienced maintenance technicians ready to move into a leadership position with responsibility for both hands-on repairs and staff development.
Listed on Andersen Corporation’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Maintenance Mechanic 4
Dippin' Dots
Full-time · Bellmawr, NJ · $40 – $45 / hour
This role maintains and troubleshoots automated manufacturing equipment in a snack food production facility, combining PLC programming with mechanical and electrical repair work. It suits someone with hands-on automation experience who can diagnose complex system problems and collaborate with production teams to keep machinery running efficiently.
Listed on Dippin' Dots’s careers site · Apply there ↗
Asked for alongside Ladder Logic
Measured from the 11 open roles that name Ladder Logic — not from a curated list.
- PLC Programming9 roles81.8%
- Welding5 roles45.5%
- Hydraulics4 roles36.4%
- Blueprint Reading3 roles27.3%
Roles that use Ladder Logic
Employers hiring for Ladder Logic
7 in total, most open roles first.
- DDDippin' Dots4 roles
- ACAndersen Corporation2 roles
- Adient1 role
- BBoeing1 role
- LFLife Fitness1 role
- Smithfield Foods1 role
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