Maintenance Technician III

the LEGO Group; Richmond (VA); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Care Leave

Life and disability insurance

Headspace wellbeing program

Colleague discount

Bonus scheme

Job summary

The LEGO Group in United States, Virginia is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician III to safeguard equipment reliability and lead advanced troubleshooting. You will mentor junior technicians, support line changes, and drive continuous improvement across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automated systems.

Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and collaboration with engineers to enhance design, reliability and performance. Travel may be required for training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training preferred.
• 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automated systems.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex equipment issues independently.
• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical manuals.
• Proficiency with CMMS systems and maintenance documentation.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills using structured methods (RCA, PDCA, or similar).
• Strong communication skills and ability to mentor and support team development.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for training as needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and reliable operation of production and packaging equipment.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automated systems.
• Lead diagnosis of complex equipment issues and implement effective corrective actions.
• Execute and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Support and lead equipment changeovers, startups, and line optimization efforts.
• Analyze equipment performance, identify recurring issues, and drive sustainable improvements.
• Lead and participate in structured problem-solving (RCA, PDCA, etc.) to reduce downtime.
• Accurately document maintenance work, root causes, and corrective actions in CMMS systems.
• Collaborate with engineers to improve equipment design, reliability, and performance.
• Train, coach, and mentor Maintenance Technician I and II team members.
• Support installation, commissioning, and validation of new equipment and production lines.
• Promote and uphold a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all safety standards.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Advanced troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

CMMS experience

Team mentorship

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

PLC troubleshooting

Job description

Job Description

Are you a highly skilled maintenance professional with a passion for solving complex technical challenges? As a Maintenance Technician III, you will be a key contributor to equipment reliability, leading advanced troubleshooting efforts and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. In this role, you will serve as a technical resource for the maintenance team, helping drive performance while supporting the production of high-quality products.

Compensation & Schedule

• Starting Pay $36.85/hr
• Shift Differential 10% for night shift
• Schedule Rotating 2-2-3 shift pattern (day and night shifts)

What You’ll Do

• Ensure safe and reliable operation of production and packaging equipment
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automated systems
• Lead diagnosis of complex equipment issues and implement effective corrective actions
• Execute and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance strategies
• Support and lead equipment changeovers, startups, and line optimization efforts
• Analyze equipment performance, identify recurring issues, and drive sustainable improvements
• Lead and participate in structured problem‑solving (RCA, PDCA, etc.) to reduce downtime
• Accurately document maintenance work, root causes, and corrective actions in CMMS systems
• Collaborate with engineers to improve equipment design, reliability, and performance
• Train, coach, and mentor Maintenance Technician I and II team members
• Support installation, commissioning, and validation of new equipment and production lines
• Promote and uphold a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all safety standards

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training strongly preferred
• 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Advanced troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automated systems
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex equipment issues independently
• Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical manuals
• Proficiency with CMMS systems and maintenance documentation
• Demonstrated problem‑solving skills using structured methods (RCA, PDCA, or similar)
• Strong communication skills and ability to mentor and support team development
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for training as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PLC troubleshooting and automated systems (robotics, conveyors, packaging equipment)
• Experience leading troubleshooting efforts or serving as a technical lead on shift
• Involvement in equipment upgrades, installations, or continuous improvement projects

What We Offer

• Clear pathway to Engineering or Maintenance Leadership roles
• Advanced technical training and development opportunities
• Collaborative, team‑oriented environment
• Competitive pay and benefits

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 – You’ll find this at the top of this advert and when you join the team, we’ll confirm this with you.

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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