Controls Technician (3rd Shift)

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Shift premium

Uniforms provided

Safety shoes reimbursement

Safety glasses reimbursement

Tools reimbursement

Benefits from day 1

401(k) with company match

Relocation assistance

Pizza perk

Job summary

Palermo’s Pizza is seeking a Controls Technician (3rd Shift) to join our on-site Canal Street Milwaukee facility. You’ll troubleshoot and maintain complex control systems in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, with a focus on Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, servo drives, and VFDs.

The role offers $45.00–$60.00 per hour, a $7,000 sign-on bonus, and a $5 shift premium for off-shifts. Join our maintenance team and help sustain high equipment uptime and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Automation, Industrial Controls, Electro-mechanical or similar field (BSEE/BSEET preferred).
• Five+ years of industrial manufacturing experience in design, fabrication, and installation of control systems.
• Familiarity with NFPA 70, NFPA 79, UL 508A electrical standards.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and perform preventative maintenance on all machinery and equipment.
• Design, fabricate, and install controls systems to UL 508A standards including panel building and PLC/HMI programming.
• Work with Allen-Bradley PLCs, HMIs, servo drives, and VFDs; support safety and networking needs.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical knowledge

Team player

Communication skills

Industrial automation

Education

Associate degree or higher in Automation/Industrial Controls/Electro-mechanical

Tools

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix

PanelView HMIs

Kinetix servo drives

PowerFlex VFDs

SLC 5/00/MicroLogix PLCs

EtherNet/IP/DeviceNet/IO-Link

FANUC robotics

Job description

Controls Technician (3rd Shift)

Palermo Villa, Inc. 3301 W Canal St Milwaukee, WI 53208, USA 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 over98.5%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 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 is an on-site, 3rd shift position at ourCanal Streetfacility.

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)!