Job Description

Build What Powers the World. Legends Don't Stop, and Neither Do We.

Some of the engines and compressors you'll work on carry a heritage that goes back to 1833. As a Mechanic II in our Houston Machine Shop, you won't be watching history. You'll keep it running. You'll take apart, repair, rebuild and test natural gas engine and compressor equipment that Oil & Gas, Power, Transportation, and Marine customers around the globe depend on.

If you love hands-on work, take pride in precision, and want to put your skills on iconic Cooper-Bessemer™, Ajax™, and Superior™ equipment, this is your shop.

About Cooper Machinery Services: We are the OEM for legendary product lines including Cooper-Bessemer™, Ajax™, Superior™, Gemini, TSI, CSI, Enterprise, and Joy, serving more than 22,000 units in our installed base. We're headquartered in Houston, with commercial and service hubs worldwide. Our strength is our people, and strong relationships drive strong results.

What You Will Do

• Disassemble, position, reassemble, test, and paint moderate to highly complex natural gas engine and compressor equipment
• Use manual, pneumatic, and hydraulic tools to fit, adjust, and secure components
• Clean, inspect, and repair engine and compressor components in a shop environment
• Read detailed prints and take precise measurements with micrometers, dial calipers, and dial indicators
• Set up and run test operations to engineering specifications
• Troubleshoot equipment and perform minor maintenance
• Complete risk assessments before operations and material movements
• Report problems and hazardous conditions, and keep the shop safe, clean, and organized
• Keep facility equipment and tooling operational, efficient, and safe
• Complete required documentation and business training accurately, and take on additional duties as assigned

Who You Are

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2+ years of experience in mechanical test and assembly/disassembly, or heavy equipment repair and maintenance
• Able to interpret drawings, prints, schematics, and engineering specifications, with basic math skills
• Comfortable with tools and equipment, and able to troubleshoot and repair equipment
• Knowledgeable in safety regulations and good housekeeping practices
• Physically able to push, pull, lift, bend, and perform other physical tasks
• Available to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required
• Valid driver's license
• A team player with strong 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

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 insurance plans
• 401(k) with up to 5% company match, and you're 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.