Maintenance Controls Technician 3rd Shift
Company: Palermo's
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
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)!
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