Job Description
Job Description
Maintenance Controls Technician 3rd Shift
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Type: Full-Time
Schedule: 3rd Shift
Are you an experienced Controls or Industrial Automation Technician ready for an exciting opportunity in food manufacturing?
Join a high-performing maintenance team known for achieving over 98.5% equipment uptime! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and excel in troubleshooting and maintaining advanced industrial control systems, Palermo’s Pizza has the perfect opportunity for you.
With pay ranging from $45.00 to $60.00 per hour, a $7,000 sign-on bonus, and a $5.00 shift premium for off-shifts, this role is packed with rewards and growth potential.
What you’ll do…
· Support our Operations team through hands-on troubleshooting and performing preventative maintenance on all machinery and equipment.
· Design, fabrication, and installation of controls systems to UL 508A standards including panel building, electrical schematics, equipment BOMs, and PLC/HMI programming.
· Demonstrate strong electrical knowledge and troubleshooting skills with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLCs, PanelView HMIs, Kinetix motion controls, and PowerFlex series variable speed drives or variable frequency drives (VFDs).
What you'll bring…
· Associate degree or higher in Automation, Industrial Controls, Electro-mechanical, or similar related degree (BSEE or BSEET preferred).
· Five-plus years of industrial manufacturing experience in design, fabrication, and installation of industrial control systems including Control- and CompactLogix PLCs, SLC 5/00 and MicroLogix PLCs, PanelView Plus 7 series and PanelView 5000 HMIs, Kinetix servo drives, PowerFlex VFDs, GuardMaster safety relays, IO-Link, and FANUC robotics.
· Ability to navigate, and understanding of, electrical standards such as NFPA 70, NFPA 79, and UL 508A.
· Experience with common fieldbus, communication protocols, and networking technologies such as EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet, IO-Link, AS-i, CIP Safety, and managed ethernet switches.
· Passion for industrial automation with a strong interest in mastering new automation technologies and continuing to grow and develop your skills and knowledge of Industrial Control Systems.
· Excellent communication skills and a team-player mentality ready to work hard and collaborate with Palermo’s Controls and Maintenance teams.
When you’ll work…
· We currently have one opening on 3rd shift - 10:00pm-6:30am
· Our maintenance team members work every other weekend and enjoy a 5-day workweek by scheduling days off on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays. Overtime opportunities are also available for those who want to earn more.
Where you’ll work…
· This role is based at our flagship frozen pizza manufacturing facility in Milwaukee, WI on Canal Street in Milwaukee’s Menomonee River Valley—a state-of-the-art facility that includes an on-site bakery, high-speed packaging lines, and a 24-hour shipping operation.
Perks…
· 20 free Pizzas per month
· Fantastic benefit offering starting on the 1st of the Month after Hire
· Free uniforms & reimbursement for safety shoes, prescription safety glasses and tools
· 401k & Roth with company match and fully vested on the 1st of the Month after Hire
· Paid holidays plus a floating holiday of your choice
· $7,000 sign-on bonus!
· Relocation assistance available if applicable
Who you'll work for...
At Palermo’s Pizza, we’re more than a leader in frozen pizza manufacturing—we’re a family with a passion for food and innovation. For over 60 years, we’ve combined authentic Italian craftsmanship with forward-thinking creativity to produce high-quality pizzas enjoyed around the world.
Our commitment to excellence drives everything we do, from our state-of-the-art facilities to the dedicated people who make it all happen. Join us, and you’ll be part of a team that values hard work, collaboration, and celebrating success (with plenty of pizza along the way)!