Get in on the ground floor with three brand-new lathes — all Fanuc controls, including VTL — and own the programming from day one. Cooper Machinery Services has been building the compression equipment that keeps oil, gas, and power moving since 1833 — legendary product lines like Cooper-Bessemer™, Ajax™, and Superior™ that run in over 22,000 units worldwide. As a CNC Programmer III, you’ll sit at the top of that legacy: programming the complex, multi-axis parts that keep our reputation intact, and mentoring the next generation of programmers who will carry it forward.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead the creation of advanced CNC programs for complex geometries and multi-axis machines.


• Develop tooling and fixture solutions that support high-precision production.


• Drive optimization efforts to reduce cycle times and improve efficiency across the shop floor.


• Mentor and train CNC Programmer I and II team members, building programming skill across the team.


• Conduct root cause analysis and lead corrective actions for recurring machining issues.


• Partner with manufacturing engineering to implement process improvements that scale.

WHO YOU ARE

• High school diploma required.


• 7–9 years of CNC programming and machining experience.


• Advanced CNC programming expertise across multiple machine types.


• Strong knowledge of solid modeling.


• Advanced metrology and GD&T fluency.


• Comfortable writing clear technical documentation and process instructions.

PREFERRED

• Certifications in CNC machining or CAD applications.


• EdgeCam programming experience.


• Unigraphics solid modeling experience.

WHY JOIN US

• Most benefits start on day one — no waiting period.


• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.


• Company-paid life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability coverage (6-month short-term disability waiting period).


• Voluntary life, AD&D, and long-term disability buy-up plans.


• Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.


• 401(k) with up to 5% company match — 100% vested on day one.


• Maternity and parental leave, Arc Fertility Benefits, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health support.

Cooper Machinery Services is an equal opportunity employer and gives all qualified applicants consideration of employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.