Maintenance Mechanic Lead (3rd Shift)

Palermo's Pizza

$83K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of hands-on industrial maintenance experience
  • Previous leadership or mentoring role in a maintenance team
  • Strong technical skills in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting
  • Experience with PLCs, VFDs, servos, and robotics
  • Detail-oriented with a commitment to safety

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support a team of technicians during the 3rd shift
  • Ensure production lines maintain at least 98% uptime
  • Develop team members while fostering a structured environment
  • Engage in hands-on troubleshooting of technical issues
  • Drive the shift towards planned, predictive maintenance

Benefits

  • $7,000 sign-on bonus
  • Predictable rotating schedule with built-in overtime
  • 20 free pizzas a month
  • Free uniforms and reimbursements for safety gear and tools
  • 401(k) with company match, fully vested from the start
  • 3 weeks Paid Time Off and additional floating holiday
  • On-the-job training and opportunities for career growth
Full Job Description
Maintenance Lead (3rd Shift) | A Steadier, Better-Run Shop + $7,000 Sign-On Bonus | Milwaukee, WI

If you're an experienced maintenance pro ready for a steadier, better-run operation, with the support and tools to lead well, come see what Palermo's is building.

We're investing in our maintenance team and moving from reactive repairs toward planned, predictive maintenance. That means a shift that runs on a plan, the tools to do the job right, and the backing to lead your people well. If you've been holding a chaotic shop together with not enough support, this is a better place to lead.

What you'll do:

  • Lead and support a shift team of technicians, keeping lines running at 98%+ uptime.
  • Bring structure and a steady hand to the shift, and develop your techs along the way.
  • Stay hands-on with mechanical and electrical troubleshooting (PLCs, VFDs, servos, robotics).
  • Help drive the move to predictive maintenance so the work gets more planned over time.

You'll do your best work here if you:

  • Have solid hands-on industrial maintenance experience, including leading or mentoring others.
  • Want a stable, well-run shop and a real day off midweek.
  • Lead through trust and steadiness, not noise.
  • Are technically strong and disciplined about detail and safety.

Pay:

From $40/hr plus weekend and holiday premiums, a $7,000 sign-on bonus, a $5.00/hr off-shift premium, and a $50 monthly cell phone reimbursement.

Schedule:

Hiring on 3rd shift: (10:00 p.m.-6:30 a.m.)

Enjoy a predictable rotating schedule with every other weekend off and built-in overtime opportunities as part of your regular schedule.

Perks:

  • 20 free pizzas a month.
  • Free uniforms and reimbursement for safety shoes, prescription safety glasses, and tools.
  • Benefits start the 1st of the month after hire. 401(k) and Roth with company match, fully vested the 1st of the month after hire.
  • 3 weeks Paid Time Off and Floating Holiday
  • On-the-job training, career growth, and relocation assistance if applicable.

Who you'll work for:

Family-owned since 1964, Palermo's grew from Papa Palermo's Sicilian recipes into a leader in private label and contract frozen pizza. Our Villa Palermo plant in the Menomonee River Valley runs an on-site bakery, robotic packaging, and 24-hour shipping. Your team is what keeps it all moving.

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Palermo's Pizza

More Manufacturing & Automotive Jobs

Find similar Maintenance Mechanic Lead (3rd Shift) jobs: