Automated Warehouse Technician III

The Great Yellow Brick Company; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Care Leave

Headspace wellbeing app

Colleague discount

Bonus scheme

Hybrid work policy (3 days in office)

Job summary

The LEGO Group in Virginia is seeking an Automated Warehouse Technician III to maintain and improve our highly automated warehouse systems. You will troubleshoot, adjust, and optimize equipment performance, collaborating with operations to minimize downtime and ensure reliable production support.

Required are a technical degree or 5+ years of maintenance experience, hands-on automation skills, and the ability to work safely at height.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Maintenance Technician in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience maintaining and repairing automated warehouse equipment.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience troubleshooting equipment failures and root-cause analysis.
• Ability to work safely at heights (8–40 meters).
• CPR and First Aid certification is required.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

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.
• Coordinate with warehouse operations to minimize downtime.
• Support relationships with external suppliers and vendors to resolve critical issues.
• Monitor equipment performance and report downtime events and improvement opportunities.
• Participate in LCIs, 5S, and Kaizen activities.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical systems

Mechanical troubleshooting

Pneumatic systems

Safety compliance

CPR/First Aid

English fluency

Education

Technical degree in Electromechanics/electronics/mechanical technology

Bachelor's degree in Electromechanics/engineering technology

Tools

LOTO procedures

WMS experience

PLC troubleshooting (Allen Bradley/Siemens)

Job description

Job Description

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.
• Schedule: Train on day shift; upon completion, transition to a 2-2-3 day or night shift schedule.
• Shift Differential: 10% for Night Shift ($40.53/hr.)

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.

Play Your Part in Our Team’s Success

The Logistics team supports the reliable operation of our highly automated warehouse systems, ensuring materials flow efficiently throughout the manufacturing process. As an Automated Warehouse Technician, you’ll be a key technical resource responsible for maximizing equipment uptime, supporting operational performance, and helping maintain the highest standards of safety and quality. Learn the operation of advanced automated warehouse technology while helping ensure materials are available to support production and ultimately inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow.

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.

What’s in it for you? Here are some of what to expect:

• 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.

LVA1 Compensation

The salary for this position has a range of $36.85 - $36.85 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.