Automated Warehouse Technician III
the LEGO Group•Richmond, VA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Automated Warehouse Technician III maintains the performance, reliability, and safe operation of automated warehouse systems at LEGO Manufacturing Virginia. The role performs maintenance and repairs on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automated equipment; monitors system performance; investigates failures; and supports upgrades and continuous improvement. The technician works closely with warehouse operations, suppliers, and vendors to coordinate maintenance and resolve equipment issues while helping ensure materials flow efficiently through manufacturing.
Requirements
- Technical degree in Electromechanics, Electronics, Mechanical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field, or at least 5 years of experience as a Maintenance Technician in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on experience maintaining and repairing automated industrial equipment.
- Advanced knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
- Experience troubleshooting equipment failures and identifying root causes.
- Ability to work safely at heights of approximately 8 to 40 meters.
- Ability to obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid certification.
- Experience with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and safe maintenance practices.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
- Fluent English communication skills.
- Ability to distinguish colors for equipment, wiring, and maintenance-related tasks.
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as required for training and business needs.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Electromechanics, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field.
- Experience with automated warehouse systems and material handling equipment.
- PLC troubleshooting experience, preferably with Allen Bradley and Siemens platforms.
- Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and maintenance management systems.
- Knowledge of predictive maintenance technologies, including vibration analysis and thermography.
- Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or 5S.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance on automated warehouse equipment and systems.
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automated equipment issues.
- Modify machine settings, controls, and operating parameters to optimize system performance.
- Conduct root cause analysis on equipment failures and implement corrective actions to improve reliability.
- Collaborate with warehouse operations teams to coordinate maintenance and minimize downtime.
- Support relationships with external suppliers and vendors to resolve critical equipment issues.
- Monitor equipment performance and report downtime events, trends, and improvement opportunities.
- Perform vibration analysis, thermography, and other predictive maintenance activities.
- Support maintenance improvement projects, equipment upgrades, and engineering initiatives.
- Comply with safety, environmental, quality, and maintenance procedures, including Lockout/Tagout requirements.
- Participate in LEGO Continuous Improvement (LCI), 5S, and Kaizen activities.
- Attend daily shift meetings and contribute to maintenance KPI tracking and reporting.
Benefits
- Enhanced paid Family Care Leave.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Access to the Headspace App and local wellbeing initiatives and programs.
- Colleague discount starting on day one.
- Eligibility for a bonus scheme when goals are reached.
- Career growth and development opportunities.
- Opportunity to work with state-of-the-art automated warehouse technology.
- Collaborative, team-oriented maintenance environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
