Mechanical Fitter- 1st and 2nd Shift

Vertiv; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Advancement opportunities

Safe work environment

Job summary

Vertiv in the United States is hiring a Mechanical Technician – Switchgear to assemble metal enclosures and subassemblies per engineering drawings. You will install doors, panels, brackets and ensure precise alignment using hand and power tools.

This role requires accuracy, adherence to safety guidelines, and documentation of production records in a fast-paced environment. The position offers first- and second-shift options with a focus on quality and reliability for global customers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in mechanical assembly or fabrication in manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and blueprints.
• Comfort with hand and power tools and basic shop equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently or in a fast-paced team.

Responsibilities

• Assemble metal enclosures, frames, and subassemblies per drawings.
• Install mechanical hardware such as doors, panels, and brackets.
• Use calipers and rulers to ensure proper alignment and fit.
• Drill holes, tap threads, and modify components as needed.
• Inspect assemblies for accuracy, fit, and finish; report defects.
• Complete production checklists and assembly records accurately.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow PPE requirements.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mechanical assembly

Hand tools

Power tools

Measurement accuracy

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Measuring instruments

Power tools

Shop equipment

Job description

At Vertiv, we build the future of critical infrastructure. Our team designs, builds, and services the technology that keeps data centers, communication networks, and industrial facilities running around the clock. We value integrity, innovation, and inclusion — and we believe that our people are the key to our success.

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Mechanical Technician – Switchgear to join our manufacturing team. In this hands‑on role, you will assemble mechanical components and enclosures for low and medium‑voltage switchgear products based on engineering drawings and specifications. Your work ensures reliable, high‑performance equipment for our global customers.

Shifts Available

• 1st: 6am-2pm Mon- Friday
• 1st: 6am-4pm Mon- Thursday
• 2nd: 3pm-11pm Mon- Friday
• 2nd: 4pm-2am Mon- Thursday

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical Assembly: Assemble metal enclosures, frames, and mechanical subassemblies for switchgear systems following blueprints, layout drawings, and work instructions.
• Component Installation: Install mechanical hardware such as doors, hinges, panels, gaskets, and brackets using hand and power tools.
• Precision Layout: Use measuring devices such as calipers, rulers, and squares to ensure proper alignment and fit of parts and assemblies.
• Drilling & Modifying: Drill holes, tap threads, and make minor modifications to metal components as needed to support custom builds or design adjustments.
• Quality Assurance: Inspect completed assemblies for accuracy, proper fit, and finish; report or correct any defects to meet product quality standards.
• Documentation & Reporting: Accurately complete production checklists, assembly records, and other required documentation.
• Safety & Housekeeping: Maintain a clean and organized work area; adhere to safety procedures when working with tools, equipment, and materials.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Prior experience in mechanical assembly or fabrication in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, and layout diagrams.
• Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, measuring instruments, and basic shop equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Willingness to follow all safety guidelines and wear required personal protective equipment

What You Bring

• Prior experience in mechanical assembly or fabrication in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, and layout diagrams.
• Comfortable using hand tools, power tools, measuring instruments, and basic shop equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high‑quality work.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Willingness to follow all safety guidelines and wear required personal protective equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds continuously throughout the workday.
• Sit, stand, and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Frequently bend, kneel, crouch, reach overhead, push and pull.
• Perform grasping, handling, and repetitive hand and arm movements.
• Maintain manual dexterity and hand‑eye coordination sufficient to operate tools, equipment, machinery controls, and computer devices as required.
• Safely operate hand tools, light power tools, and rotating equipment as required by the position.
• Wear and properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by the position.
• Ability to climb and descend ladders, stairs, platforms, and work areas safely as required by the position

Work Environment

• The need to work safely around manufacturing processes and equipment while following all applicable safety policies and procedure
• Varying temperatures, including temperatures occasionally above 100 degrees and below 32 degrees.
• Moderate to high levels of noise in designated production areas.
• Outdoor weather conditions, including heat, cold, humidity, rain, and other environmental elements, as business needs require.
• Welding operations, including exposure to welding arcs, sparks, heat, and airborne particulates in designated production areas.

Why Join Vertiv?

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
• Opportunities for advancement and skill development
• A safe, supportive, and inclusive work environment
• Be part of a company that powers the technologies that connect the world

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [e-mail].