Lead Machine Maintenance Technician

Division

Maintenance - Distribution

Primary Work Location

PE-Wellford

Job type

Regular

Time type

Full time

Job Post From

2026-06-13

Job Details

Job Description

Job Description:

TTI Consumer Power Tools, Inc. has an opening in its Wellford, SC Distribution Center for a Lead Machine Maintenance Technician – Night Shift that will lead technicians across all skill levels and driving long-term reliability and performance of facility and production equipment.

This role combines hands-on technical expertise in automation, electrical systems, HVAC, and facilities maintenance with strategic leadership, workforce planning, and continuous improvement initiatives. We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package - tuition assistance, 401(k), medical/dental/vision coverage, vacation, and holidays.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead maintenance technicians across all levels; provide coaching, and mentoring.
• Partner with senior leadership on capital planning, budgeting, and resource allocation
• Act as the primary liaison between maintenance, operations, engineering, and leadership teams
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase equipment reliability and uptime

Technical & Operational Oversight

• Oversee troubleshooting and repair of complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automated systems
• Provide expert-level diagnostics on PLCs, robotics, control systems, and material handling equipment
• Support and optimize automated warehouse and manufacturing processes
• Lead installation, upgrades, and modifications of machinery and facility systems
• Ensure accurate maintenance documentation, reporting, and compliance with operational standards

Facilities & Systems Maintenance

• Oversee and support maintenance across multiple disciplines, including:
  • Electrical systems (motors, controls, wiring, lighting, safety systems)
  • HVAC systems (maintenance, repair, compliance, building management systems)
  • Plumbing and piping systems
  • Building infrastructure and carpentry
• Ensure preventive maintenance is executed on all equipment and systems
• Monitor facility systems and respond to alarms, failures, and critical

Team Coordination & Execution

• Plan and prioritize daily and long-term maintenance activities
• Coordinate work orders, PM schedules, and emergency repairs
• Lead maintenance efforts during critical downtime or emergency

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and company safety standards
• Promote a proactive safety culture across the maintenance team
• Maintain accurate logs, inspections, and regulatory documentation (e.g., EPA/HVAC records)

Qualifications

Experience

• 8–12+ years of machine maintenance experience, preferably in manufacturing or distribution environments
• 5+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in technical teams
• Proven experience managing complex maintenance operations and projects

Technical Expertise

• Advanced knowledge of:
  • Mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
  • PLC programming, diagnostics, and automation systems
  • Robotics, HMI systems, and industrial networking (Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet)
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills across multi-system environments

Education

• Associate degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, or related field preferred
• Equivalent combination of education, certifications, and experience considered

Core Competencies

• Leadership and team development
• Strategic thinking and continuous improvement
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration
• Problem-solving and decision-making under pressure
• Commitment to safety and operational excellence

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and climb for extended periods
• Ability to work in varied environmental conditions (hot, cold, noisy)
• Use of required personal protective equipment (PPE)

Note: The physical and weight-lifting demands described above represent essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Internal Qualifications

• No final warnings
• No more than 6 attendance points
• Efficiency and Quality goals met for the previous 3 months.
• Must be in current role for 6+ months.
• Must meet all job description requirements.

Categories

Power Equipment/Team TTI

About Us

TTI is a world-class leader in design, manufacturing and marketing of Power Tools, Hand Tools, Outdoor Power Equipment, and Floor Care and Appliances for consumers, professional and industrial users in the home improvement, repair and construction industries. Our unrelenting strategic focus on Powerful Brands, Innovative Products, Operational Excellence and Exceptional People drives our culture.

TTI was founded by Mr. Horst Julius Pudwill and Prof. Roy Chi Ping Chung BBS JP in 1985, yet the history of TTI's unique and growing portfolio of world-famous brands stretches back at least one hundred and fifty years. Through a clear and consistent strategy of acquiring and developing established brands, TTI has grown to become a clear market leader in power tools, outdoor power equipment, hand tools and floor care appliances worldwide. TTI is proud of its own history, and proud, too, of the huge legacy of tradition and excellence that we have inherited from the brands that make up our Company today.

TTI actively promotes a strong corporate culture of respect and ethical integrity. Our Values are our beliefs, principles and standards that do not change over time. Values are the resources we draw on when asked to make decisions. They form the groundwork for our ethical behavior. All that we do at TTI must be consistent with the values to which we subscribe.