Machinist I MF

Put your hands on some of the most storied engines and compressors ever built. As a Mechanic I, you will take heavy-duty equipment apart, rebuild it, test it, and send it back out running. You’ll learn from experienced mechanics and work in a shop where safety and quality come first. If you like solving mechanical problems and seeing the result of your work, this is a strong place to start or grow a career.

About Cooper Machinery Services
Cooper Machinery Services provides natural gas compression equipment and services to customers globally in the Oil & Gas, Power, Transportation, and Marine sectors. Our heritage dates back to 1833, and we are the OEM for legendary product lines including Cooper-Bessemer™, Ajax™, Superior™, Gemini, TSI, CSI, Enterprise, and Joy. We support more than 22,000 units in our installed base from our Houston headquarters and service hubs around the world. Our strength is our people, and we believe strong relationships drive strong results.

What you will do

• Disassemble, position, reassemble, test, and paint moderate to highly complex engine and compressor equipment


• Use a wide range of mechanical tools and equipment safely and accurately


• Set up and run test operations following engineering specifications


• Troubleshoot equipment issues and perform minor maintenance and repairs


• Conduct risk assessments before starting work and moving materials


• Follow all Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) policies, and report problems or hazardous conditions right away


• Keep your work area and the facility’s equipment and tooling clean, organized, operational, and safe


• Complete required documentation and business training accurately and on time


• Work closely with your team and take on additional duties as assigned

Who you are

• High School Diploma or GED


• 0–2 years of experience in mechanical test and assembly/disassembly, or heavy equipment repair and maintenance


• Able to read and interpret drawings, prints, schematics, and engineering specifications


• Basic math skills, and familiarity with tools and equipment operation


• Working knowledge of safety regulations and good housekeeping practices


• Physically able to push, pull, lift, bend, and perform other physical tasks


• Able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required


• Valid driver’s license


• A team player with mechanical aptitude and attention to detail who can work independently to engineering specifications

Preferred

• 2 years of experience in operations or service center applications


• Strong knowledge of natural gas engine and compressor equipment

Don’t meet every preferred qualification? We encourage you to apply anyway.

Why Join Us

• Most benefits are effective on your first day of employment, with 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 plan


• Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans


• 401(k) with up to 5% company match, and you are 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 of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.