Installation Technician

the LEGO Group; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family care leave

Life and disability insurance

Headspace app

Colleague discount

Bonus program

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

The LEGO Group is hiring an Installation Technician in Virginia to install, commission, troubleshoot, and maintain production equipment. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance, read detailed schematics, and collaborate with R&D and Process Engineers to implement improvements.

The role requires 5+ years of hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems, and travel for training or validation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience maintaining and repairing industrial equipment.
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with PLC systems (Allen Bradley and Siemens preferred).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) safety procedures knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Install and decommission manufacturing and production equipment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure optimal equipment performance.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings to perform maintenance and installation tasks.
• Collaborate with Global R&D teams and Process Engineers to identify and implement equipment improvements.
• Work both independently and with cross-functional teams.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and restore functionality in a timely manner.
• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) to identify issues and prevent recurrence.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance and efficiency.
• Attend daily operational meetings and communicate project updates.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Pneumatic systems

PLC systems

Read schematics

Root cause analysis

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Tools

RSLogix 5000

RSLinx

FactoryTalk View

Siemens STEP7

Job description

Job Description

The Installation Technician is responsible for installing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintaining production equipment while ensuring safe and efficient operation. This role plays a critical part in supporting equipment reliability and performance by executing preventive and corrective maintenance and collaborating with engineering and technical teams.

Compensation & Schedule

• Starting Pay: $36.85/hour (paid weekly)




• Schedule: Train 8am-5pm, will transition to a rotating 2-2-3 shift pattern (day and night shifts)

Core Responsibilities

• Install and decommission manufacturing and production equipment




• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure optimal equipment performance




• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems




• Read and interpret equipment manuals, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings to perform maintenance and installation tasks




• Collaborate with Global R&D teams and Process Engineers to identify and implement equipment improvements




• Work both independently and with cross-functional teams, including Maintenance Technicians and Engineers




• Respond to equipment breakdowns and restore functionality in a timely manner




• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) to identify issues and prevent recurrence




• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance and efficiency




• Attend daily operational meetings and communicate project updates

Work Environment & Flexibility

• Flexibility to work day or night shifts based on business needs (schedule communicated in advance)




• Ability to support both permanent and temporary facility operations




• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for training and equipment validation, including up to 4 weeks at other sites as needed

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience maintaining and repairing industrial equipment




• Strong experience with mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems




• Experience with PLC systems (Allen Bradley and Siemens preferred)




• Working knowledge of Rockwell Automation tools (e.g., RSLogix 5000, RSLinx, FactoryTalk View)




• Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics and mechanical drawings




• Experience with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) safety procedures




• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills




• Basic computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office)




• Ability to share knowledge and support team development




• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail




• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Technical Skills

Electrical & Controls

• Install and troubleshoot electrical systems including motors, sensors, relays, and controllers




• Diagnose complex electrical issues and support safe system operation




• Understanding of servo systems and positioning controls

Mechanical Systems

• Install and repair components such as bearings, gear sets, and mechanical linkages




• Diagnose and resolve mechanical failures




• Understanding of dimensional tolerancing and mechanical alignment

Pneumatic Systems

• Understand pneumatic circuits, flow, and pressure systems




• Install and repair components such as tubing, valves, and cylinders




• Diagnose and restore system functionality

Robotics & Automation

• Experience working with industrial robots, including basic programming adjustments




• Ability to troubleshoot robot performance issues and recalibrate systems




• Restore robotic systems to operational condition following faults or disruptions

Integrated Systems

• Diagnose issues across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control systems




• Understand interdependencies between systems to resolve complex equipment failures

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.

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.

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