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CNC – PLC Maintenance Electrician

Wichita, Kansas Job ID 2025-15144 Category Manufacturing - Hourly Post Date Aug. 06, 2025
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Spirit AeroSystems designs and builds aerostructures for both commercial and defense customers. With headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Spirit operates sites in the U.S., U.K., France and Malaysia. The company's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components for the world's premier aircraft. Spirit AeroSystems focuses on affordable, innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions to support customers around the globe. 

Key Accountabilities

  1. Perform the above referenced activity on all types of electrical equipment and machine circuits and systems, including but not limited to, raceways, lighting, associated lighting controls, power transformers, distribution centers, motor control centers, breaker panels, various machine tools, cafeteria equipment, grinders, motors, pumps, heaters, hoists, single-stage reversing controlled motors, data and voice communications, fiber optic/copper cabling, electrical systems, programmable logic controllers (PLC), variable frequency drives (VFD), pendant and radio frequency controlled cranes, parts markers, production manufacturing processes, controllers, programmable controllers, lighting controls, thermal process equipment, networked computer systems, computer, numerical and/or electronic controlled machines and associated PLC’s, robotics, lasers (measurement, projection, and production), part marking machines, welders, master paging systems, phone systems, master time clock systems, FCC radios, pagers, RFID devices, data & video communication systems, power conditioning and backup systems including those that are in support of server rooms, all other types of electrical/electronic equipment and machines, and associated software and components of the above typical company assets.
  2. Perform software backups of all applicable assets.
  3. Use and update blueprints, schematics, software, and wiring diagrams to determine compliance with wiring specifications and location for all electrical and electronic installations subject to applicable specifications, codes, and ordinances to accomplish work assignments.
  4. Devise and fabricate any necessary testing aids and equipment.
  5. Use applicable machinery, production aids, tools, instruments, test equipment, predictive technologies and shop theory to accomplish work assignments.
  6. Maintain current licenses and certifications required to perform the above duties and responsibilities.
  7. Assemble and verify data for necessary records and reports, complete paperwork electronically or manually, and order parts associated with the work assignments.
  8. Work with and assist other employees engaged in the maintenance installation, repair, retrofit, modification, calibration, adjustment and test of electrical/electronic plant facilities.
  9. Coordinate and work with Management, Engineering, Contractors, Equipment Manufacturers/Vendors and other organizations to analyze facility power and equipment design for the purpose of safety, capacity, contingency and improvement requirements and to plan, design, and provide equipment specifications, installation oversight and sequence the installation of new and rebuilt power equipment and systems.
  10. Train employees and perform other duties as requested or required.
  11. Work with Power Distribution employees on equipment with incoming voltages in excess of 600VAC.
  12. During initial checkout of new, relocated, rebuilt assets and/or systems, troubleshoot and correct software, design, and engineering related issues for the timely completion of the project.
  13. Work with Management, Engineering, Equipment Manufacturers/Vendors and other organizations to plan, design, and sequence the installation of new and rebuilt equipment.
  14. Design, support and maintain electronic systems required for the operation of the maintenance organization.
  15. Coordinate with other organizations and specialties to provide reliability failure analysis and problem resolution for assets and systems.
  16. Research, develop, evaluate and deliver skill training.
  17. Design, install and maintain Facilities servers, storage devices and associated systems.
  18. Install, maintain, terminating, troubleshooting, repairing, certifying, and administration/oversight of backbone fiber optic/copper cables, and DDC/Telecommunication rooms/locations.

Required:

  • 2+ years of CNC/PLC electrical maintenance OR 4+ years electrician schooling/training/etc.

  • Must be willing and able to work any shift
  • Must pass a written test after in person interview

Preferred Experience

  • Thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic components and CNC and manual machines repair in a manufacturing environment.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents and drawings (e.g. blueprints, manuals, wiring diagrams, etc.).
  • Strong preventive maintenance background in addition to troubleshooting skills.
  • Experience with Fanuc Controls, Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLC preferred.
  • Machines:
    • Siemens 840D control – Solution Line and Power Line
    • Siemens S7-400 PLC
    • FANUC 15i, 15m, 30i (A &B)
    • OKUMA OSP 7000L, OSP U100L
    • Matsuura
    • Makino
    • Acramatic 650, 2100

All Candidates must pass the WorkKeys Assessment (www.workkeys.com) or provide verification that they have passed the WorkKeys Assessment. Delay in completing your WorkKeys Assessment will result in a delay in your start date. You may complete your assessment in advance of an interview.

Kansas Tax Credit: Join Spirit AeroSystems’ Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.

Spirit AeroSystems is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

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Your Benefits

No matter where you are in life, our benefits help prepare you for the present and the future.

  • Generous company match to your 401(k).
  • Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
  • Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
  • Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.
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These programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other conditions, which may differ for employees of certain subsidiaries or business units, or union-represented employees depending on bargaining agreement terms. If this information conflicts with the program documents, the latter shall control. This material is informational only.

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