Injection Mold Maintenance Technician — Clean, Inspect, Optimize

the LEGO Group; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family care leave

Life and disability insurance

Headspace wellbeing app

Colleague discount

Bonus scheme

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

The LEGO Group is seeking a Mold Maintenance Technician in Richmond, VA to perform preventive maintenance and cleaning of injection molds. You will disassemble/reassemble molds, troubleshoot minor issues, and log activities in Maintain IT CMMS while keeping accurate location data.

Collaborating with Mold Repair Technicians on urgent repairs, you will uphold safety standards, maintain a clean workshop, and be prepared to travel domestically and internationally for training as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: Technical diploma or equivalent in Machines & Tools, Mechanical Technology, or related field.
• 1–2 years hands-on experience in injection mold maintenance or related plastic injection molding environment.
• Strong knowledge of injection mold assembly and disassembly.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance practices and use of precision measurement instruments.
• Experience with CMMS software (e.g., Maintain IT).
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and cleaning of injection molds according to daily planning and production schedules.
• Disassemble and reassemble molds to perform cleaning, lubrication, and inspection tasks.
• Identify and troubleshoot minor mold issues that arise during cleaning or production.
• Log all maintenance activities accurately in the CMMS, such as Maintain IT.
• Ensure all molds are properly stored, scanned, and their location updated accurately in the system.
• Immediately escalate any mold defects or abnormalities to the appropriate personnel for timely resolution.
• Support Mold Repair Technicians on urgent or critical repairs as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in the workshop and mold warehouse.
• Follow all safety regulations and company protocols to ensure a safe workplace environment
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for training as needed.

Job description

The LEGO Group is seeking a Mold Maintenance Technician in Richmond, VA to perform preventive maintenance and cleaning of injection molds. You will disassemble/reassemble molds, troubleshoot minor issues, and log activities in Maintain IT CMMS while keeping accurate location data.

Collaborating with Mold Repair Technicians on urgent repairs, you will uphold safety standards, maintain a clean workshop, and be prepared to travel domestically and internationally for training as needed.