Rotating Machinery Fitter (Mechanical & Electrical) - Late Shift

GE Vernova; Rugby; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World-class engineering environment

Large-scale electrical machines access

Safety and quality focus

Career development opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

GE Vernova in Rugby seeks a highly skilled Mechanical/Electrical Assembly Fitter to join the late shift. You will assemble rotating machinery, fit drives and instrumentation, and prepare units for testing and dispatch on a safety-conscious shop floor.

You will read engineering drawings and schematics, use precision measuring tools, and ensure tight tolerances are met while maintaining quality and meeting production targets. Relocation or visa sponsorship are not provided.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a skilled mechanical fitter.
• Mechanical and electrical fitting to a recognised standard.
• Electrical skills for instrumentation fitting and wiring.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and electrical schematics.
• Able to work to tight tolerances using precision measuring equipment.
• Understand geometric tolerances and engineering drawing symbols.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to follow instructions and work to procedures.
• Good teamwork and initiative.
• Ability to meet production targets and deadlines.
• Commitment to safety and EHS requirements.
• Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical fitting, preparing and building machines for test.
• Fit drives, couplings, lubrication and cooling systems.
• Prepare and assemble sub-assemblies including terminals, bases and frames.
• Thread rotors and fit bearings.
• Set air gaps, drill and dowel components.
• Carry out instrumentation fitting and wiring including auxiliary box wiring.
• Pipe bending and threading.
• Measure components to tight tolerances with micrometers and verniers.
• Carry out machine and shaft alignment.
• Prepare completed machines for dispatch with labels and transit gear.
• Work safely following EHS guidelines.
• Follow processes and quality standards throughout production.
• Achieve production and quality targets.
• Liaise with Area and Team Leaders to meet objectives.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment per 5S.
• Complete quality documentation accurately.
• Support other manufacturing activities as required.

Skills

Skilled mechanical fitter

Mechanical & electrical fitting

Instrumentation wiring

Precision measurement

Engineering drawings

Geometric tolerances

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Production targets

Late shift

Tools

Micrometers

Verniers

Bore micrometers

DTI gauges

Electrical test equipment

Job description

GE Vernova in Rugby seeks a highly skilled Mechanical/Electrical Assembly Fitter to join the late shift. You will assemble rotating machinery, fit drives and instrumentation, and prepare units for testing and dispatch on a safety-conscious shop floor.

You will read engineering drawings and schematics, use precision measuring tools, and ensure tight tolerances are met while maintaining quality and meeting production targets. Relocation or visa sponsorship are not provided.