Industrial Mechatronics Maintenance Specialist

Palermo’s Pizza Manufacturing; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Palermo’s Pizza Manufacturing is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Technician to install, service and maintain production and packaging equipment. You will diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, adjust drives and controls, and coordinate with vendors for preventive maintenance.

The role requires 1–3 years of mechanical experience, an associate degree or technical certification, and the ability to read machine prints and manuals. On-site work with safety-focused environment and documented logs.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification preferred or willing to pursue schooling in a mechanical field.
• 1–3 years of mechanical experience.
• Experience with processing/packaging equipment in the food industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, rebuild, and maintain production and packaging machinery and equipment across the plant.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical faults quickly to reduce downtime.
• Diagnose and correct PLCs, VFDs, servos, robotics, and other programmable devices.
• Rebuild machines, align bearings, spindles, and shafts; select and install parts.
• Support machine moves and installs, dismantle and erect equipment, level and align.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and maintain maintenance logs.
• Complete building and facility maintenance tasks as needed.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Mechanical reasoning

Math skills

Reading manuals

Education

Associate degree or technical certification

Tools

Welding equipment

Plumbing tools

Measurement equipment

Job description

A day in the lifeYou arrive before the lines ramp up, walk the floor, and listen—motors humming, conveyors syncing, controls flashing. A packaging machine needs a quick adjustment to keep output on pace. Later, a drive alarm points you to a VFD parameter; you diagnose, correct, and document the fix. In the afternoon, you align a shaft and replace a worn bearing, then coordinate a vendor-supported PM. Before you leave, you update maintenance logs to keep the team informed and the operation audit-ready.What you will doInstall, service, rebuild, and maintain production and packaging machinery—as well as equipment across the plant—to keep equipment dependable and safe.Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical and electrical faults quickly to reduce downtime, including diagnosing operating issues and making precise adjustments.Work with industrial controls: diagnose and correct issues with PLCs, VFDs, servos, robotics, and other programmable devices.Rebuild machines and overhaul troublesome components and attachments through dismantling, inspection, machining, or replacing purchased parts.Carry out precision tasks such as filing and aligning bearings, spindles, and shafts; adjust feed and limit mechanisms, gibs, and ways.Support machine moves and installs—dismantling, erecting, leveling, fitting, and aligning equipment for optimal performance.Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on production equipment and other assets, partnering with vendors when appropriate.Maintain complete and accurate maintenance logs and files.Complete building and facility maintenance tasks as needed.Keep work areas clean and orderly, following established safety procedures and requirements.Support and promote all company policies, including expectations for people and food safety.What you bringClear communication skills—written and verbal—to collaborate across shifts and document work.Strong mechanical aptitude, mechanical reasoning, and math skills; able to read and interpret operating/maintenance instructions, machine prints, and technical manuals.Resourceful problem-solver comfortable tackling tasks with limited standardization.Organized and accurate under tight deadlines.Education and experienceAssociate degree or technical certification preferred—or willingness to pursue schooling in a mechanical field.1–3 years of mechanical experience, or a combination of education and hands-on work. Experience with processing/packaging equipment in the food industry is a plus.Technical skillsIntermediate Microsoft Office skills; database management and recordkeeping experience are a plus.Familiarity with welding equipment, plumbing tools, and measurement equipment is a plus.Work environment and physical demandsRegularly stand and use hands to handle tools, parts, and controls.Occasionally walk, sit, reach above shoulders, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.Frequently lift/move up to 10 lbs; occasionally lift/move up to 75 lbs.Work around high-voltage systems and large moving production machinery.Maintain constant awareness of surroundings and moving objects.PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENTReasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the Electro-Mechanical Technician position.