Automated Warehouse Technician II

The Great Yellow Brick Company; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Headspace app

Colleague discount

Bonus program

Hybrid work policy

Career growth

Life & disability insurance

Play Day

Job summary

LEGO Group in Virginia seeks an Automated Warehouse Technician II to maintain and troubleshoot our automated warehouse systems. You will support preventive and predictive maintenance, perform root cause analysis, and collaborate with operations to minimize downtime.

The role requires 3+ years as a maintenance technician, strong electrical/mechanical/pneumatic skills, and willingness to travel domestically and internationally for training and business needs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a Maintenance Technician in manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience maintaining industrial equipment.
• Electrical, mechanical and pneumatic systems knowledge.
• CPR and First Aid certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair automated warehouse equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and pneumatic issues.
• Contribute to reliability via root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Replace and maintain components based on need.
• Coordinate with operations to minimize downtime.
• Perform vibration analysis, thermography and predictive maintenance.

Skills

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical

Mechanical

Pneumatic

Safety

MS Office

English

Color vision

Travel willing

Education

Technical degree (Electromechanics/Electronics)

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

WMS

CMMS

Job description

Job Description Are you an experienced maintenance professional who enjoys troubleshooting automated equipment and supporting operational reliability? As an Automated Warehouse Technician II, you'll play a key 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: $31.45/hr. Schedule: Train on day shift; upon completion, transition to a 2-2-3 day or night shift schedule. Shift Differential: 10% for Night Shift ($34.60/hr.)

What You'll Do

• Support preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance activities on automated warehouse equipment and systems.


• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automated equipment issues.


• Support equipment reliability efforts by performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.


• Replace and maintain equipment components and spare parts based on operational needs and equipment condition.


• Collaborate with warehouse operations teams to coordinate maintenance activities and minimize downtime.


• Monitor equipment performance and report downtime events, trends, and improvement opportunities.


• Perform vibration analysis, thermography, and other predictive maintenance activities.


• Support continuous improvement initiatives through LEGO Continuous Improvement (LCI), Six Sigma, 5S, and Kaizen activities.


• Maintain compliance with all safety, environmental, quality, and maintenance procedures, including LOTO requirements.


• Attend daily shift meetings and contribute to maintenance KPI tracking and reporting.


• Participate in proactive safety activities, audits, and maintenance improvement projects.

Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Maintenance Technician in an industrial or manufacturing environment.


• Hands‑on experience maintaining and repairing 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

• 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.


• Experience working in highly automated manufacturing environments.


• Technical degree in Electromechanics, Electronics, Mechanical Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field.

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.

Compensation

The salary for this position has a range of $31.45 - $31.45 based on anticipated responsibilities, market benchmarks, and organizational constraints. The LEGO Group carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to prior experience, skills, expertise, location, internal equity, and other considerations permitted by law. The comprehensive remuneration details, inclusive of benefits, will be communicated upon finalisation of the employment offer.

What's in it for you?

• Family Care Leave – We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.


• Insurances – All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.


• Wellbeing – We want you to be your best self, so you’ll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are based.


• Colleague Discount – We know you'll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.


• Bonus – We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme.


• Your workplace – When you join the team you'll be assigned a primary workplace location i.e. one of our Offices, stores or factories. Our hybrid work policy means an average of 3 days per week in the office. The hiring team will discuss the policy and role eligibility with you during the recruitment process.

We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.

The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion and Veteran status) to apply for roles in our team.

We support our employees in being there for the moments that matter in life and celebrate families of all kinds, the loved ones that make us who we are.

Being part of the LEGO Group also means taking part in our annual Play Day, playing a part in building a sustainable future and continuing our mission to “inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow.”

The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe.

Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights.

We conduct drug screening as a part of our drug free workplace policy and in support of our commitment to the health and safety of our employees.

Online Application Accessibility Statement; which is intended for people with disabilities - LEGO systems endeavors to make www.LEGO.com/jobs accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our web site or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the HR Service Desk at 1.860-763-7777, option #3. Please note, these communication channels should be used for those having difficulty accessing our on-line channels, not to inquire about job opportunities.

Our founder Ole Kirk Kristiansen made his first wooden toy in 1932. He persevered against the odds until his business was a success. Constantly innovating, never compromising. Building, rebuilding, and striving for the best. It is this resilience and permanent sense of renewal that drives us forward. We are never still. We will always be creating, inventing, and having fun.

Build your career brick by brick and play your part in continuing our mission to “inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow”.