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Industrial Controls Technician

$45 - $60 per hour

Palermo's

Job Description

Job Description

Controls or Industrial Automation Technician
Location:
Milwaukee, WI
Type: Full-Time

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 and 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 is an on-site, 2nd or 3rd 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)!

Vacancy posted 6 days ago
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