General Laborer

Every legendary machine starts with someone who cares about getting the details right. At Cooper Machinery Services, our General Laborers keep the manufacturing floor moving — marking, moving, and inspecting parts that end up inside compression equipment relied on by energy operators around the world. If you're looking for steady, hands-on work with a company that's been building legends since 1833, and where attention to detail and a strong work ethic get noticed, we want you to apply!

Headquartered in Houston with service hubs worldwide, Cooper Machinery Services is the OEM behind iconic product lines like Cooper-Bessemer™, Ajax™, Superior™, Gemini, TSI, CSI, Enterprise, and Joy — supporting more than 22,000 units in service globally. Our people are our strength, and every role on our floor plays a part in that legacy.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Follow all safety rules and guidelines to help maintain a safe working environment for everyone


• Mark parts using a laser engraver per Cooper Machinery Services procedures


• Move and organize parts to keep them flowing through the proper operational queues


• Deburr parts as needed to meet finished-part standards


• Transfer parts between heat treat and steam oven operations to keep the cell running smoothly


• Verify part numbers, quantities, and quality before parts move to the next operation


• Keep your work area clean, organized, and efficient


• Follow detailed written, diagrammed, or verbal instructions to ensure 100% accuracy


• Partner with warehouse and inventory teams to flag shortages, damage, or discrepancies


• Use basic tools, scales, and packaging equipment to prepare kits for resale

WHO YOU ARE

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent


• A track record of good attendance and reliable performance


• Self-starter who takes initiative without needing to be told


• Sharp attention to detail and a genuine commitment to accuracy


• Comfortable with basic math and counting to verify quantities


• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity


• Team player with a willingness to help wherever needed


• Able to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions and procedures


• Able to lift and load parts onto shelves and assembly tables, and work under limited supervision


• Available for overtime as business needs require

PREFERRED (NICE TO HAVE)

• 0–1 years of previous manufacturing experience


• Experience in a warehouse, assembly, or packaging environment


• Ability to read and understand blueprints


• Ability to operate a forklift and crane

WHY JOIN US

• Most benefits are effective on your first day — 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 plans


• 401(k) with up to 5% company match — 100% vested on Day 1


• 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 for 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.