Electro Mechanical Maintenance Technician

ZipRecruiter; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Palermo’s Pizza is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician in Milwaukee. The role involves maintaining and repairing machinery vital for food production, offering a competitive hourly rate and numerous perks. Join a dedicated team that values hard work, collaboration, and delicious pizza.

Benefits

20 free Pizzas per month

Fantastic benefit offering

Free uniforms & safety gear reimbursement

401k & Roth with company match

Paid holidays plus floating holiday

$5000 sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance available

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in mechanical repair, plumbing, welding, and electrical repair.
• Strong electrical knowledge; familiar with PLCs, VFDs, servos, robotics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair all production lines and equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on machinery.
• Install and rebuild machinery for quality and efficiency.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical Knowledge

Mechanical Repair

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Electro Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Location:Milwaukee, WI (Canal Street plant)

Hourly Pay Range:$27.00 to $44.80

Shift:Fulltime 1st Shift- 6:00 am to 3:00 pm, 2nd Shift- 2:00 pm to 11:00 pm, 3rd Shift 10:00pm to 7:00am

Passionate about pizza? Are you motivated to ensure smooth operation of machinery in a food production environment? If you are you an experienced Electro-Mechanical Technician looking for a fast-paced and rewarding opportunity in the food manufacturing industry, Palermo's Pizza has an exciting position for you!

As an Electro-Mechanical Technician, you will be responsible for troubleshooting and repairing a variety of electrical and mechanical systems, including conveyor belts, packaging machinery, and food processing and bakery equipment. You will work closely with our production team to minimize downtime and ensure that our equipment meets the highest standards of safety and efficiency.

If you have a strong background in industrial maintenance and electro-mechanical systems plus a passion for working in a fast-paced food production environment, we want to hear from you. Join us and be part of a team that is dedicated to producing high-quality food products for consumers around the world.

We offer a $5,000 sign-on bonus! Our Electro-Mechanical Tech roles range from $27.00 to $44.80 per hour plus additional pay for weekends and holidays.

You will join a high performing maintenance group that regularly achieves a 98.5% equipment availability rating.

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
$5000 sign-on bonus!
Relocation assistance available if applicable

Where you’ll work…
This is an on-site position with opportunities at both our Canal Street facility and our brand-new, state-of-the-art West Milwaukee facility, opening in July 2025! Until the West Milwaukee facility opens, team members will train and work at the Canal Street location.

When you’ll work…

We are currently hiring experienced Electro-Mechanical Technicians across all shifts!

1st- 6:00am to 3:00pm
2nd- 2:00pm to 11:00pm
3rd- 10:00pm to 7:00am

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.

What you’ll do…

• Support our production teams by maintaining and repairing all production lines, troubleshooting and performing preventative maintenance on all machinery and equipment.
• Install, repair, rebuild and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment used in production, packaging, and all other plant areas.
• Be involved in all aspects of equipment from installation to rebuilding, fitting, and aligning equipment to meet quality and efficiency standards.
• Demonstrate strong electrical knowledge and troubleshooting skills on controls such as, PLC’s, VFD’s, servos, robotics, and programmable devices.

Why you’ll be successful…

• Proven ability to operate safely by following all food and people guidelines.
• Utilizing knowledge from your 5+ years’ experience with mechanical repair, plumbing, welding, and electrical repair to facilitate seamless production functionality to deliver daily production goals.
• Organized and methodical approach to problem solving – often in a time-sensitive, tight-deadline situation where accuracy is critical.
• Designated lifelong learner with a strong interest in mastering new mechanical technologies.
• Team player with excellent communication skills ready to work hard to ensure the whole Palermo’s team succeeds.

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)!