Manufacturing Maintenance Lead; 1st, 2nd & 3rd Shift

Overview

Manufacturing Maintenance Lead (1st, 2nd & 3rd Shift) at Palermo's Pizza. This range is provided by Palermo's Pizza. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$40.00/hr - $50.00/hr

Join our team as a Manufacturing Maintenance Lead to oversee the 1st and 3rd shift maintenance operations and ensure the reliability of our equipment in a food manufacturing environment.

• Lead the maintenance team to ensure production lines are maintained, repaired, and optimized to keep Palermo’s running at 98.5% uptime.
• Coach, develop, and inspire your team through projects that involve installing, repairing, rebuilding, and maintaining machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Work hands-on with equipment—from installation to rebuilds, fitting, and aligning—to meet safety, quality, and efficiency standards.

• Proven ability to lead safely, following food and people safety guidelines.
• 8+ years’ experience leading maintenance teams in mechanical repair, plumbing, welding, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Strong problem-solving skills in fast-paced, time-sensitive situations.
• A growth mindset and interest in mastering new technologies.
• Excellent communication skills and a team-first leadership style.

Palermo’s is a leader in the food manufacturing industry, known for our high-quality products and commitment to excellence. Our maintenance team contributes to Palermo’s success by ensuring that our plant operates at a world-class level with production uptimes over 98%.

This is an on-site position located in Milwaukee’s Menomonee River Valley at Villa Palermo, our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility that adjoins our company headquarters. Our operations include an on-site bakery to produce crusts, robotic packaging equipment, and a 24-hour shipping and receiving facility.

We are currently hiring a Maintenance Lead for each shift:

• 1st Shift (6am-2:30pm)
• 2nd Shift (2pm-10:30pm)
• 3rd Shift (10pm-6:30am)

• Maintenance Lead roles start at $40+ per hour with premiums on weekends and holidays.
• Sign-On Bonus: $7,000
• Perks: 20 Free Pizzas per Month, Free uniforms & reimbursement for safety shoes, prescription safety glasses, and tools, On-the-Job Training & Career Growth Opportunities, Benefits starting the 1st of the month after hire, 401(k) & Roth with company match, $50 Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement, $5.00 per hour off-shift premiums, Relocation assistance available if applicable.

• 8+ years’ experience leading maintenance teams in mechanical repair, plumbing, welding, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Strong electrical knowledge and troubleshooting skills on PLCs, VFDs, servos, robotics, and programmable devices.