Electro-Mechanical Technician (Weekend Shift)

Company: Palermo Villa, Inc.
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: January 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Passionate about pizza? Are you motivated to ensure smooth operation of machinery in a food production environment? If you are you an experienced Electro-Mechanical Technician looking for a fast-paced and rewarding opportunity in the food manufacturing industry, Palermo's Pizza has an exciting position for you! 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. If you have a strong background in industrial maintenance and electro-mechanical systems plus a passion for working in a fast-paced food production environment, we want to hear from you. Join us and be part of a team that is dedicated to producing high-quality food 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 additional pay for weekends and holidays. You will join a high performing maintenance group that regularly achieves a 98.5% equipment availability rating. 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 holidays plus a floating holiday of your choice ???? $7,000 sign-on bonus! ????Relocation assistance available if applicable Where you’ll work… Located in Milwaukee’s Menomonee River Valley, Villa Palermo is a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility that adjoins our company headquarters. Our high-tech pizza manufacturing operations include an on-site bakery to produce best-in-class crusts, robotic packaging equipment, and a 24-hour shipping and receiving facility. When you’ll work… We currently have 4 openings available with the following 12-hour shift options: Thursday – Saturday | 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Thursday – Saturday | 6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. Saturday – Monday | 12:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Saturday – Monday | 12:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. 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)!

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