Automated Warehouse Technician III

Are you an experienced maintenance professional who enjoys troubleshooting complex automated systems and driving equipment reliability? As a Automated Warehouse Technician III, you'll play a critical role in maintaining the performance of our automated warehouse systems while supporting safe, efficient, and reliable operations at LEGO Manufacturing Virginia.

Compensation & Schedule

Starting Pay: $36.85/hr.

Shift Differential: 10% for Night Shift ($40.53/hr.)
Schedule: Train on day shift; upon completion, transition to a 2-2-3 day or night shift schedule (once shift is assigned, no rotating between day and night shifts)

What You'll Do

• 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.
• Maintain strong collaboration with warehouse operations teams to coordinate maintenance activities 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.
• Maintain compliance with all safety, environmental, quality, and maintenance procedures, including LOTO requirements.
• Participate in LEGO Continuous Improvement (LCI), 5S, and Kaizen activities.
• Attend daily shift meetings and contribute to maintenance KPI tracking and reporting.

Basic Qualifications

• Technical degree in Electromechanics, Electronics, Mechanical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field; or 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 ranging from 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.
• Must be willing and able to travel domestically and internationally as required for training and business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 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.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with state-of-the-art automated warehouse technology.
• Career growth and development opportunities within LEGO Manufacturing Virginia.
• Exposure to advanced automation, controls, and material handling systems.
• Collaborative and team-oriented maintenance environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to operational excellence through continuous improvement.
• A culture built on LEGO values of Creativity, Learning, and Caring.

The LEGO Group is a global, family-owned company known for creativity, innovation, quality, and inspiring children through play. LEGO Manufacturing Virginia is expanding our U.S. manufacturing capabilities with a state-of-the-art facility in the Richmond area, creating opportunities for talented professionals to help build and shape our growing operation.