Maintenance Mechanic
About The Position
As an Electro-Mechanical Technician , you will be responsible for troubleshooting and repairing a variety of electrical and mechanical systems, including conveyor belts, packaging machinery, and food processing and bakery equipment. You will work closely with our production team to minimize downtime and ensure that our equipment meets the highest standards of safety and efficiency. This role is based at our frozen pizza manufacturing facility in Milwaukee, WI —a state-of-the-art facility that includes an on-site bakery, high-speed packaging lines, and a fast-paced food production environment dedicated to producing high-quality products for consumers around the world. We offer a $7,000 sign-on bonus! Our Electro-Mechanical Tech roles range from $27.00 to $44.80 per hour plus $5.00 per hour shift premium and additional pay for weekends and holidays. Perks… · 20 free Pizzas per month · Fantastic benefit offering starting on the 1st of the Month after Hire · Free uniforms & reimbursement for safety shoes, prescription safety glasses and tools · 401k & Roth with company match and fully vested on the 1st of the Month after Hire · Paid time off, holidays, parental leave, and a floating holiday of your choice · $7,000 sign-on bonus! · Tuition reimbursement, training, and advancement opportunities · Relocation assistance available if applicable We are currently hiring on the following shifts: · 2 nd Shift: 2pm to 11pm · 3 rd Shift: 10pm to 7am · 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. What you’ll do… · Support our production teams by maintaining and repairing all production lines, troubleshooting and performing preventative maintenance on all machinery and equipment. · Install, repair, rebuild and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment used in production, packaging, and all other plant areas. · Be involved in all aspects of equipment from installation to rebuilding, fitting, and aligning equipment to meet quality and efficiency standards. · Demonstrate strong electrical knowledge and troubleshooting skills on controls such as, PLC’s, VFD’s, servos, robotics, and programmable devices. Why you’ll be successful… · Proven ability to operate safely by following all food and people guidelines. · Utilizing knowledge from your 5+ years’ experience with mechanical repair, plumbing, welding, and electrical repair to facilitate seamless production functionality to deliver daily production goals. · Organized and methodical approach to problem solving – often in a time-sensitive, tight-deadline situation where accuracy is critical. · Designated lifelong learner with a strong interest in mastering new mechanical technologies. · Team player with excellent communication skills ready to work hard to ensure the whole Palermo’s team succeeds. 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)!
Requirements
- Proven ability to operate safely by following all food and people guidelines.
- Utilizing knowledge from your 5+ years’ experience with mechanical repair, plumbing, welding, and electrical repair to facilitate seamless production functionality to deliver daily production goals.
- Organized and methodical approach to problem solving – often in a time-sensitive, tight-deadline situation where accuracy is critical.
- Designated lifelong learner with a strong interest in mastering new mechanical technologies.
- Team player with excellent communication skills ready to work hard to ensure the whole Palermo’s team succeeds.
Responsibilities
- Support our production teams by maintaining and repairing all production lines, troubleshooting and performing preventative maintenance on all machinery and equipment.
- Install, repair, rebuild and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment used in production, packaging, and all other plant areas.
- Be involved in all aspects of equipment from installation to rebuilding, fitting, and aligning equipment to meet quality and efficiency standards.
- Demonstrate strong electrical knowledge and troubleshooting skills on controls such as, PLC’s, VFD’s, servos, robotics, and programmable devices.
Benefits
- 20 free Pizzas per month
- Fantastic benefit offering starting on the 1st of the Month after Hire
- Free uniforms & reimbursement for safety shoes, prescription safety glasses and tools
- 401k & Roth with company match and fully vested on the 1st of the Month after Hire
- Paid time off, holidays, parental leave, and a floating holiday of your choice
- $7,000 sign-on bonus!
- Tuition reimbursement, training, and advancement opportunities
- Relocation assistance available if applicable
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
