Facilities Maintenance Electrician

Cirrus; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 43,480,000 - 135,505,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Cirrus in Duluth, MN is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Electrician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial electrical systems supporting production and facility infrastructure.

Responsibilities include diagnosing issues with PLCs, VFDs, motors, sensors, and control panels; reading schematics; performing preventative maintenance; and ensuring OSHA and NFPA safety compliance while supporting continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and 3–5 years industrial electrical experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, controls, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with PLCs, VFDs, motor controls, and automated equipment.
• Ability to read electrical diagrams and schematics.
• Lockout/tagout and electrical safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, test, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems and equipment.
• Diagnose issues to minimize downtime and restore operations quickly.
• Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and manuals.
• Maintain motors, drives, PLCs, sensors, control panels, conveyors, lighting.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on equipment.
• Support installation and startup of new equipment and upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes and safety procedures.
• Collaborate with teams to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Document maintenance activities and work orders in CMMS.
• Respond to emergencies and participate in on-call/overtime as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and reliable attendance.
• Company vehicle driving responsibilities up to 20%; valid license required.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC knowledge

VFD operation

Lockout/tagout

Reading schematics

Teamwork

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma

Associate's degree in Electrical Technology

Journeyman Electrician license

Tools

CMMS systems

Multimeters

Megohmmeters

Job description

Overview

The Facilities Maintenance Electrician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical systems and equipment that support production operations and facility infrastructure. This role ensures maximum equipment reliability, safety compliance, and operational efficiency while supporting continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, test, troubleshoot, and repair industrial electrical systems and production equipment.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, and control system issues to minimize downtime and restore operations quickly.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Maintain and repair motors, drives, PLCs, sensors, control panels, conveyors, lighting systems, and facility electrical infrastructure.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on production and facility equipment.
• Support installation and startup of new equipment, machinery, and electrical upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with all electrical codes, OSHA regulations, NFPA standards, and company safety procedures.
• Assist with facility maintenance activities including power distribution, HVAC controls, generators, and building systems.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, parts usage, and work orders within maintenance management systems.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and participate in on-call or overtime support as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Company vehicle driving requirements estimated at 20%; must have valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Qualifications

• High School diploma
• Minimum of 3–5 years of industrial maintenance electrical experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, controls, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Experience working with PLCs, VFDs, motor controls, and automated production equipment.
• Ability to use electrical testing equipment including multimeters, megohmmeters, and amp meters.
• Understanding of lockout/tagout procedures and electrical safety practices.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and schematics.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Proficient computer skills required
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Preferred qualifications & skills
• Associate's degree in Electrical Technology or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Journeyman Electrician license preferred or equivalent industrial electrical experience.
• Experience with automation systems and robotics.
• Knowledge of HVAC controls and facility support systems.
• Welding, fabrication, or mechanical maintenance experience is a plus.
• Experience in continuous improvement or lean manufacturing environments.
• Experience using CMMS systems preferred

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options
• Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts: FSA and HSA offerings with company contributions to HSA
• Well-being: Calm Health, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness incentives through medical provider
• 401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting at 1 year of service
• PTO: Various PTO plans starting at 100 hours accrued within the first year
• Additional Time off Benefits: Paid holidays, 2 weeks of Paid Parental leave, paid time for funeral leave and jury duty
• Career Development: Tuition reimbursement program and professional growth opportunities
• Exclusive Discounts: Cirrus Store, partner and marketplace discounts available
• Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations

These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!

Pay Range

Salary Range: USD $31.52/Hr. - USD $47.29/Hr.