Mechanical Fitter - 1st shift (Busway)

Vertiv Corporation; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Career advancement

Safe, inclusive work environment

Job summary

Vertiv Corporation in Anderson, SC seeks a skilled Mechanical Fitter to assemble mechanical components and enclosures for low- and medium-voltage switchgear, following engineering drawings and specifications. This hands-on role supports our global customers by delivering reliable, high-performance equipment.

You will read blueprints, install hardware, measure alignment, and perform quality checks while maintaining safe, organized work areas.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in mechanical assembly or fabrication in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, blueprints, and layout diagrams.
• Comfort 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 PPE.

Responsibilities

• Assemble metal enclosures, frames, and mechanical subassemblies for switchgear systems following blueprints, layout drawings, and work instructions.
• Install mechanical hardware such as doors, hinges, panels, gaskets, and brackets using hand and power tools.
• Use calipers, rulers, and squares to ensure proper alignment and fit of parts and assemblies.
• Drill holes, tap threads, and make minor modifications to metal components as needed for custom builds.
• Inspect completed assemblies for accuracy, proper fit, and finish; report or correct defects to meet quality standards.
• Accurately complete production checklists, assembly records, and other required documentation.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area; adhere to safety procedures when working with tools and materials.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Reading blueprints

Hand & power tools

Measuring instruments

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Independent/collaborative work

Tools

Calipers

Rulers

Squares

Drill press

Job description

About Vertiv

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.

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Mechanical Fitter 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.

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.

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.

Working Conditions

This position may require standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, and using tools or equipment that require manual dexterity. Exposure to noise, sharp tools, and metal components in a manufacturing setting. Flexibility to work shifts or overtime as needed.

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

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS

• Safety
• Integrity
• Respect
• Teamwork
• Inclusion

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• High-Performance Culture
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

VERTIV BEHAVIORS

• Own it
• Act with urgency
• Foster a customer-first mindset
• Think big and execute
• Lead by example
• Drive continuous improvement
• Learn and seek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication

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.

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].