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: 8am-5pm Monday-Friday
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
\nCompany Description
Founded in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen, and based on the iconic LEGO® brick, it is one of the world's leading manufacturers of play materials. The LEGO Group is a privately held company based in Billund, Denmark. The company is still owned by the Kirk Kristiansen family who founded it in 1932.
Company Description
Founded in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen, and based on the iconic LEGO® brick, it is one of the world's leading manufacturers of play materials. The LEGO Group is a privately held company based in Billund, Denmark. The company is still owned by the Kirk Kristiansen family who founded it in 1932.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Colonial Heights, VA
Skills
Allen-Bradleyunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Automationunmatched
BASIC Programming Languageunmatched
Commissioningunmatched
Computer Skillsunmatched
Continuous Improvementunmatched
Control Systemsunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Electrical Engineeringunmatched
Electrical Wiringunmatched
Electricityunmatched
Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
Equipment Validationunmatched
Identify Issuesunmatched
Maintenance - Electricalunmatched
Maintenance Servicesunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Manufacturing Equipment Maintenanceunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
OLE (fka Object Linking and Embedding)unmatched
Operational Communicationsunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Operations Managementunmatched
Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Engineeringunmatched
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
RSLinxunmatched
Research & Development (R&D)unmatched
Roboticsunmatched
Rockwell Automationunmatched
Root Cause Analysisunmatched
Safety Processunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Schematicsunmatched
Servomechanismunmatched
System Integration (SI)unmatched
System Operationsunmatched
Team Buildingunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
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