Senior Maintenance Technician – PLC/Automation Leader
1025 LEGO Manufacturing Virginia Inc.
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Job summary
LEGO Group in Richmond, VA, is seeking a Maintenance Technician III to ensure safe, reliable operation of production and packaging equipment. You will lead advanced troubleshooting, guide preventive maintenance, and support line changes while mentoring junior technicians.
The role requires 5+ years of maintenance experience in manufacturing, strong troubleshooting skills, and CMMS proficiency. Travel for training is expected as needed; a technical background is preferred, with a path to
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
- 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
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LEGO Group in Richmond, VA, is seeking a Maintenance Technician III to ensure safe, reliable operation of production and packaging equipment. You will lead advanced troubleshooting, guide preventive maintenance, and support line changes while mentoring junior technicians.
The role requires 5+ years of maintenance experience in manufacturing, strong troubleshooting skills, and CMMS proficiency. Travel for training is expected as needed; a technical background is preferred, with a path to
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