Food Manufacturing Maintenance
Palermo's10 months ago
Milwaukee, WI, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Join the Palermo’s Pizza Family
Position Overview
Palermo’s Pizza is a leader in frozen pizza manufacturing with over 60 years of innovation and deep Sicilian heritage. Operating state-of-the-art facilities in Menomonee River Valley and West Milwaukee, our culture values entrepreneurial thinking, creativity, and craftsmanship. All positions are based in the greater Milwaukee area at one of our facilities: 3301 W Canal St., Milwaukee, WI 53208 or 3900 W Lincoln Ave., West Milwaukee, WI 53215.
Available Opportunities
Manufacturing Maintenance Lead (1st, 2nd & 3rd Shift)
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of maintenance technicians; manage preventive and reactive maintenance activities.
- Optimize equipment uptime (target ~98.5%).
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in leading maintenance teams in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or welding disciplines — ideally in food manufacturing.
- Strong knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, servos, robotics, and automation systems.
Maintenance Supervisor (1st Shift)
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a hands-on leader, supervising leads and technicians to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable maintenance operations.
- Oversee day-to-day maintenance operations, prioritize work orders, ensure documentation accuracy, and partner with reliability and training teams.
Required Qualifications
- 5–8+ years of industrial maintenance experience, including 5+ years in leadership or supervisory roles.
- Technical degree or certification required (Associate or Bachelor’s preferred).
- Strong mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic system knowledge; experience with PLCs/VFDs and CMMS platforms preferred.
Industrial Maintenance Technician (1st, 2nd & 3rd Shift)
Key Responsibilities
- Perform maintenance, repair, and installation on mechanical and electrical equipment in a high-speed food manufacturing environment.
- Troubleshoot PLCs, VFDs, servos, and robotics systems.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in mechanical and electrical repair, welding, or plumbing.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and a collaborative team player.
Industrial Controls Technician (3rd Shift)
Key Responsibilities
- Focus on automation, control systems, and advanced troubleshooting for high-performance production lines.
- Design, fabricate, and install control systems to UL 508A standards, including panel building, schematics, and PLC/HMI programming.
Required Qualifications
- Proficiency with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, PanelView HMIs, Kinetix servos, and PowerFlex VFDs.
- Associate degree or higher in Automation, Industrial Controls, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering (BSEE/BSEET preferred).
- 5+ years of experience in industrial controls design and installation, with knowledge of Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, and IO-Link protocols.
- Familiarity with NFPA 70, NFPA 79, and UL 508A standards.
Industrial Refrigeration Technician (1st Shift)
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and operate industrial refrigeration, HVAC, and ammonia systems to support production and facility operations.
- Diagnose, repair, and maintain compressors, condensers, evaporators, valves, and associated equipment.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of experience with industrial HVAC or ammonia refrigeration systems.
- Deep understanding of PSM, OSHA, and GMP compliance standards.
- High school diploma or equivalent required (Associate degree preferred).
- RETA or EPA certifications strongly preferred.
- Ability to read mechanical and electrical schematics and perform refrigeration load calculations.
Benefits & Perks
- $7,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off, Holidays & Parental Leave
- Quarterly Bonus Opportunities
- Relocation Assistance Available
- Tuition Reimbursement & Career Development Programs
- Pizza Perks – 20 free pizzas each month!
- Free Uniforms & Safety Gear Reimbursement
Required Skills
preventive maintenance
electrical systems
leadership
automation systems
PLC programming
mechanical troubleshooting
VFD operation
maintenance management
food manufacturing