Weekend Mechanical Fitter - Williamston

Vertiv; Pelzer (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in Pelzer, SC seeks a Mechanical Fitter to assemble mechanical components from intake to shipment using hand tools and power tools, reading blueprints, and tape measures. You will operate forklifts and overhead cranes, troubleshoot issues, and document corrective actions.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, teamwork, and strong mechanical and safety knowledge; preferred are related technical credentials and experience with overhead cranes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Prior experience using hand tools and operating forklifts.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a positive, solutions-focused attitude supporting plant goals.
• Read and interpret blueprints to assemble components using hand tools.
• Transport components with forklifts, overhead cranes, and material handling equipment.
• Perform mechanical troubleshooting and document corrective actions.
• Collaborate with team to meet daily production targets.
• Assist with basic maintenance tasks and support other teams.
• Maintain accurate production records of parts assembled and quantities.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Mechanical understanding

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or technical cert in mech eng/industrial maintenance

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Drills

Impact wrenches

Torque wrenches

Forklifts

Overhead cranes

Tape measures

Job description

The ideal candidate will have experience working with various HAND TOOLS and POWER TOOLS, reading blueprints, and utilizing tape measures etc.... Any mounting experience is a bonus. Primarily, you need to have experience with POWER TOOLS and HAND TOOLS - drills, impact wrenches, torque wrenches, etc. As a note we do Not have Air Conditioning in the plant. The Mechanical Fitter is responsible for safely and effectively preparing and assembling mechanical components from intake to shipment.

Position Summary

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Maintain a positive, solutions-focused, and productive attitude in support of plant goals for reliability, safety, integrity, quality, and overall performance.
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings to assemble mechanical components using hand tools, torque wrenches, and other equipment.
• Utilize forklifts, overhead cranes, and material handling equipment to transport components within the facility.
• Perform mechanical troubleshooting to identify and address issues during assembly and ensure proper documentation of corrective actions.
• Collaborate with team members to solve production challenges and meet daily targets.
• Assist with basic maintenance tasks and support engineering or electrical teams when needed.
• Maintain accurate production records, including parts assembled and quantities completed.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Prior experience using hand tools and operating forklifts
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems and safe work practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or Technical Certification in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience or prior certification in operating overhead cranes
• Familiarity with mechanical fitting in a manufacturing or industrial environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to routinely lift 50+ lbs and transport objects as needed
• Ability to climb ladders
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks including bending, twisting, squatting, and climbing
• Manual dexterity to operate hand tools and mechanical equipment

Environmental Demands

• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments where temperatures may exceed 100°F or fall below 32°F, including exposure to environmental elements

Travel Time Required

• None

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

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