Facilities Maintenance Electrician: PLCs & Reliability

Cirrus Aircraft; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 44,083 - 64,747; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Life & disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts

Well-being program

Job summary

Cirrus Aircraft seeks a Facilities Maintenance Electrician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems and equipment supporting production and facility infrastructure. You will ensure reliability, safety compliance, and operational efficiency while supporting continuous improvement across the facility.

The role requires hands-on expertise with industrial electrical systems, PLCs, and automated equipment, plus strong diagnostic skills and safe-work practices.

Qualifications

• High School diploma.
• 3–5 years of industrial maintenance electrical experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, controls, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Experience 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.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Preferred: Associate degree in Electrical Technology or related field; Journeyman Electrician license; experience with automation, HVAC controls, and CMMS.

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.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and manuals.
• Maintain and repair motors, drives, PLCs, sensors, control panels, conveyors, lighting systems, and electrical infrastructure.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on production and facility equipment.
• Support installation and startup of new equipment and electrical upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes, OSHA regulations, NFPA standards, and safety procedures.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, parts usage, and work orders in CMMS.
• Respond to emergencies and participate in on-call/overtime as needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

PLCs

VFDs

Electrical testing

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in Electrical Technology

Journeyman Electrician license (preferred)

Tools

Multimeters

Megohmmeters

Amp meters

CMMS

Job description

Cirrus Aircraft seeks a Facilities Maintenance Electrician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical systems and equipment supporting production and facility infrastructure. You will ensure reliability, safety compliance, and operational efficiency while supporting continuous improvement across the facility.

The role requires hands-on expertise with industrial electrical systems, PLCs, and automated equipment, plus strong diagnostic skills and safe-work practices.