Controls Technician (2nd or 3rd Shift)

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

• Achieved 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 an opening on 2nd shift 2:30pm - 10:00pm and one opening on 3rd shift - 10:00pm-6:30am
• This 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 or 3rd 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)!