Controls Technician (2nd Shift)

About the role

Join a high-performing maintenance team known for achieving over 98.5% equipment uptime in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This role focuses on troubleshooting and maintaining advanced industrial control systems.

Responsibilities

• Support Operations through hands-on troubleshooting and 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).

Requirements

• Associate degree or higher in Automation, Industrial Controls, Electro-mechanical, or similar (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 understand 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 technologies.
• Excellent communication skills and a team-player mentality.

Schedule

• 2nd shift: 2:30 PM – 10:00 PM
• 5-day workweek with every other weekend off; days off scheduled on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays.
• Overtime opportunities available.

Pay

• $45.00 to $60.00 per hour
• $7,000 sign-on bonus
• $5.00 shift premium for off-shifts

Benefits

• 20 free pizzas per month
• 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

About the company

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.