Controls Technician (2nd Shift)

Palermo's Pizza; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 94,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 free pizzas per month

$7,000 sign-on bonus

Uniforms & safety shoe reimbursement

Tools reimbursement

Excellent benefits start after hire

401(k) & Roth with company match

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

Palermo’s Pizza is seeking an experienced Controls or Industrial Automation Technician in Milwaukee, WI to join our maintenance team on the Canal Street site. You will troubleshoot and maintain advanced automation systems, design and install UL 508A panels, and program PLC/HMI with Rockwell components.

The role offers a pay range of $45–60 per hour, a $7,000 sign-on bonus, and a $5 shift premium for off-shifts. On-site, 2nd shift position with excellent growth potential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Automation, Industrial Controls, Electro-mechanical, or related field.
• Five-plus years of industrial manufacturing experience in design, fabrication, and installation of control systems.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70, NFPA 79, and UL 508A standards.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and perform preventive maintenance on all machinery and equipment.
• Design, fabricate, and install UL 508A control systems including panels, schematics, BOMs, and PLC/HMI programming.
• Utilize Allen-Bradley PLCs, PanelView HMIs, Kinetix motion controls, and PowerFlex drives to maintain operations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Team collaboration

Electrical knowledge

Education

Associate degree in Automation or related

BSEE or BSEET preferred

Tools

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLCs

PanelView HMIs

Kinetix motion controls

PowerFlex VFDs

GuardMaster safety relays

IO-Link

EtherNet/IP / DeviceNet

SLC 5/00 / MicroLogix

NFPA 70 / NFPA 79 knowledge

Job description

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 an opening on 2nd shift, 2:30pm - 10:00pm. 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 is an on-site, 2nd shift position at our Canal Street facility.

Perks…

• 20 free Pizzas per month (yes, that’s right!)
• $7,000 sign-on bonus!
• Free uniforms and reimbursement for safety shoes, prescription safety glasses, and tools
• Fantastic benefits starting on the 1st of the Month after Hire
• 401(k) & Roth with company match, fully vested on the 1st of the Month after Hire
• Relocation assistance available

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)!