Senior Maintenance Technician: Lead & Optimize Lines

The LEGO Group

Richmond (CA)

On-site

Confidential

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Family Care Leave

Life and disability insurance

Headspace wellbeing app

Colleague discount

Bonus program

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

The LEGO Group is seeking a Maintenance Technician III in the United States to lead advanced troubleshooting and maintenance for production and packaging systems. You will guide diagnostics, optimize preventive strategies, and support line startups while mentoring junior technicians.

Role requires strong mechanical/electrical skills, 5+ years in manufacturing maintenance, and travel for training. Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to grow into leadership are offered.

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.

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.