Machine Maintenance Technician: Molding

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

Benefits offered by this job

Family care leave

Life and disability insurance

Headspace wellbeing program

Colleague discount

Bonus scheme

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

The LEGO Group is seeking aMaintenance Technician in Richmond, VA to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on injection molding machinery and related equipment. You will troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, document activities in the CMMS, and support TPM initiatives while adhering to QEHS standards.

Expect collaboration with engineering, production and quality teams, travel for training as needed, and a hybrid work arrangement with a starting

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience maintaining injection molding machines or similar automated systems.
• Proven troubleshooting skills in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulics.
• Familiarity with TPM, Lean Manufacturing and root cause analysis tools.
• Experience with CMMS platforms such as SAP, Maximo, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic issues.
• Support TPM efforts and document maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with engineering, production and quality teams for root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Follow safety protocols including LOTO, PPE and participate in safety audits and meetings.

Skills

Molding machine maintenance

Troubleshooting

TPM/Lean

CMMS experience (SAP/Maximo)

Education

High school diploma

Technical cert / Associate in Industrial Maintenance

Tools

SAP

Maximo

Job description

Job Description

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment to minimize downtime and ensure production continuity.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues using appropriate tools and documentation (e.g., schematics, manuals).
• Support Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) efforts by participating in continuous improvement initiatives and maintaining accurate documentation of maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to ensure effective root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Follow all safety protocols including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), PPE use, and participation in safety audits and meetings (e.g., 5S, Kaizen, Proactive Safety).
• Document maintenance work in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and report equipment trends or recurring issues.
• Identify missing spare parts or required tools and report them promptly to maintain maintenance readiness.
• Participate in equipment installations, upgrades, and modifications as assigned.
• Comply with internal and external QEHS (Quality, Environment, Health, and Safety) standards and regulations.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for training as needed.
• Starting hourly rate $36.85.

Experience

• 2–5 years of relevant experience in maintenance of injection molding machines or similar automated manufacturing systems.
• Proven troubleshooting skills in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Familiarity with TPM, Lean Manufacturing, and root cause analysis tools.
• Experience with CMMS platforms such as SAP, Maximo, or equivalent.

Education / Certifications

• High school diploma or GED (required).
• Completion of a technical certification or associate degree in one of the following areas (preferred)
• Industrial Maintenance
• Mechatronics
• Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Electro-Mechanical Technology

Technical Skills

• Working knowledge of
• Injection molding equipment (e.g., Engel, Arburg, Husky)
• Electrical circuits, PLCs, sensors, relays
• Pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Proficient computer literacy (e.g., Microsoft Office) and familiarity with digital maintenance tools.

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?

• 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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