Job Description
Job Description
Industrial Controls Systems Technician
Location : 3301 W Canal St, Milwaukee, WI
Schedule : Fulltime 3rd Shift
Pay : $45.00 – $60.00 per hour plus $5.00 per hour shift differential
Sign-On Bonus : $7,000
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.
Are you a skilled Controls or Industrial Automation Technician looking to advance your career in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment? Join Palermo’s Pizza and become part of a high-performing team that consistently achieves over 98.5% equipment uptime. We’re looking for an experienced technician who thrives on solving complex automation challenges and is ready to take ownership of critical control systems. You’ll be part of a team that values hard work, collaboration, and celebrating success (with plenty of pizza along the way)!
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.Perks :
Pay : $45.00 – $60.00 per hour plus $5.00 per hour shift differentialSign-On Bonus : $7,00020 free Pizzas per monthFree uniforms and reimbursement for safety shoes, prescription safety glasses and toolsFantastic benefit offerings starting on the 1st of the Month after Hire401k & Roth with company match and fully vested on the 1st of the Month after HireRelocation Assistance