Controls Technician (3rd Shift)

Company: Palermo Villa, Inc.
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description 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 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 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)!

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