Rotating Machinery Fitter (Mech/Electrical) – Late Shift

GE Vernova, Inc.; Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & benefits

Career development opportunities

Safety-focused environment

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a skilled Mechanical/Electrical Assembly Fitter for our Rugby site, working on the late shift to assemble and finish rotating machinery and components. You will fit drives, bearings, terminal boxes, align shafts and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

The role requires experience in mechanical and electrical fitting, reading drawings and schematics, and the ability to work to tight tolerances.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a skilled mechanical fitter.
• Experience of mechanical and electrical fitting to a recognised standard.
• Electrical skills for instrumentation fitting and wiring.
• Ability to read and accurately interpret engineering drawings and electrical schematics.
• Understanding of geometric tolerances and key engineering drawing symbols.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Ability to follow work instructions, processes and procedures accurately.
• Willingness to work the late shift and provide overtime support as required.
• Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out mechanical fitting, preparing and building machines for test.
• Fitting drives, couplings, lubrication and cooling systems.
• Preparing and assembling sub-assemblies, including mains and neutral terminal boxes, exciter bases and frames.
• Threading rotors and fitting bearings.
• Setting air gaps, drilling and dowelling components.
• Carrying out instrumentation fitting and wiring, including auxiliary box wiring.
• Pipe bending and threading.
• Measuring components to tight tolerances using micrometers, verniers, bore micrometers and DTI gauges.
• Carrying out machine and shaft alignment.
• Preparing completed machines for dispatch, including fitting labels, earths, couplings and transit gear.
• Working safely at all times in accordance with EHS guidelines.
• Following manufacturing processes, procedures and quality standards throughout production.
• Achieving production and quality targets.
• Liaising with Area and Team Leaders and other departments to ensure production objectives are achieved.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment in line with 5S standards.
• Completing quality documentation accurately and in accordance with required procedures.
• Supporting other manufacturing activities as required to meet business needs.

Skills

Skilled mechanical fitter

Electrical fitting

Tight tolerances

Engineering drawings

Electrical schematics

Teamwork

Right to Work in UK

Tools

Precision measuring equipment

Job description

GE Vernova is seeking a skilled Mechanical/Electrical Assembly Fitter for our Rugby site, working on the late shift to assemble and finish rotating machinery and components. You will fit drives, bearings, terminal boxes, align shafts and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

The role requires experience in mechanical and electrical fitting, reading drawings and schematics, and the ability to work to tight tolerances.