Module Build Technician

Job Description Summary
GEs Power Conversion business part of GE Vernova provides electrification systems that are critical to customers power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the worlds major energy maritime and industrial organisations helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonisation through specialist motors drives and control technologies.

We are looking for a motivated and technically minded Module Build Technician to join our manufacturing team at our Rugby site. This role is responsible for the mechanical and electrical fitting preparation and assembly of rotating machines and associated components ensuring all work is completed safely accurately and in accordance with engineering drawings procedures and quality standards.

What Youll Be Doing

• Carrying out mechanical fitting and 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.
• Measuring components to tight tolerances using equipment such as micrometers verniers bore micrometers and DTI gauges.
• Diagnosing electrical failures and supporting fault-finding activities.
• Working from engineering drawings schematics SOPs and defined manufacturing instructions.
• Using intelligent tooling and working to strict torque tolerances.
• Completing quality documentation accurately and in accordance with required standards.
• Maintaining a clean organised and safe working environment in line with 5S principles.
• Following all Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) procedures and safe working practices.
• Working collaboratively with engineering manufacturing and quality teams to achieve production targets and deadlines.
• Supporting other manufacturing and assembly activities across the factory when required.

What Were Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a mechanical and electrical fitting or manufacturing environment.
• Previous electrical experience is essential.
• Ability to read and accurately interpret engineering drawings and electrical schematics.
• Understanding of geometric tolerances and engineering drawing symbols.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment such as micrometers verniers bore micrometers and DTI gauges.
• Ability to use intelligent tooling and work to strict torque tolerances.
• Ability to follow SOPs work instructions and defined processes accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
• Ability to complete quality documentation accurately.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
• Ability to use own initiative while working towards production targets and deadlines.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and fault diagnosis.
• Willingness and flexibility to work shifts particularly late shift and support overtime as required.

Desirable Skills & Knowledge

• Experience testing rotating electrical machines motors or generators
• Knowledge of high-voltage electrical testing techniques
• Understanding of electrical measurement and diagnostic equipment
• Experience working within a Lean Manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of 5S and continuous improvement methodologies

Additional Information

Shift Pattern:

• Monday to Friday: 8am to 5pm

Relocation and Visa Sponsorship not provided

Why This Role Matters

Module Build Technicians play an important role in ensuring our rotating machines and associated assemblies are built accurately safely and to the required quality standards. Your mechanical and electrical expertise will contribute directly to the successful manufacture and preparation of equipment supporting customers across global energy industrial and maritime markets.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work within a world-class engineering and manufacturing environment
• Exposure to large-scale electrical machines and advanced testing technologies
• Supportive team culture focused on safety quality and continuous improvement
• Career development opportunities within engineering and manufacturing
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to contribute to innovative technologies supporting the global energy transition

Inclusion and Diversity

Creating an inclusive work environment is very important to us. By valuing the ideas and contributions of a diverse workforce we encourage and inspire others to grow and achieve success. Join GE Vernova where you can achieve your goals in an environment where you feel a…