Mechanical Fitter Industrial & Wind Turbine Gearbox Overhaul
An experienced Mechanical Fitter is required to support the overhaul, retrofit, repair, and testing of industrial gearbox systems and renewable energy drivetrain equipment, with a particular focus on wind turbine gearboxes and heavy industrial transmission assemblies. The role involves full strip and rebuild activities, fault diagnosis, component inspection, retrofit modifications, precision assembly, and commissioning support within workshop and field-service environments.
The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out gearbox overhauls to OEM specifications, completing retrofit and upgrade programmes, and ensuring all transmission assemblies achieve required operational, reliability, and quality standards prior to installation and commissioning.
Key Responsibilities
1. Complete strip-down, inspection, overhaul, and rebuild of industrial gearbox systems and wind turbine transmission assemblies
2. Carry out retrofit modifications, upgrade installations, and engineering improvements to gearbox and drivetrain systems
3. Diagnose mechanical failures including bearing damage, gear wear, shaft misalignment, lubrication failures, seal degradation, and housing defects
4. Conduct detailed dimensional inspections using precision measuring equipment including micrometers, bore gauges, dial indicators, laser ali...