Lead Mechanic

Cooper Machinery Services; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Cooper Machinery Services in Deer Park, TX seeks a Lead Mechanic to oversee shop activities, mentor mechanics, and serve as the technical authority on complex natural gas engine and compressor work. You will set safety and quality standards while guiding a skilled team.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in heavy equipment repair or disassembly, strong reading of drawings, and experience with torque tools, cranes, and forklifts. Overtime and weekend work are required as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 10+ years in mechanical test/assembly or heavy equipment repair.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specs for complex work.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily oversight of shop activities to ensure safety, efficiency and specs.
• Train and mentor mechanics at all levels, building capability.
• Serve as shop technical resource and showcase best practices with tools.
• Apply advanced troubleshooting to diagnose and restore complex equipment.
• Disassemble, inspect, reassemble, test, and paint highly complex gear.
• Conduct risk assessments before operations and material moves.
• Document routers, inspection reports and test results accurately.
• Collaborate with engineering on root-cause investigations and improvements.
• Identify and resolve problems or hazards during disassembly and testing.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Disassembly & reassembly

Reading drawings

Torque tool operation

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift license

Overhead crane operation

Pneumatic & hydraulic torque tools

Job description

Behind every natural gas engine and compressor Cooper Machinery Services restores to service, there's a mechanic who knows exactly how it all comes apart - and exactly how to put it back together right. We're looking for a Lead Mechanic at our Deer Park shop who's spent a career mastering that craft and is ready to pass it on. This is a role for someone who can run a floor as confidently as they run a torque wrench: setting the standard for quality and safety, mentoring the next generation of mechanics, and serving as the go-to expert when a repair gets complicated. If you want your experience to shape not just the equipment but the team around you, we want to talk to you.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Provide daily oversight of shop activities, coordinating workflow to keep work safe, efficient, and on spec.
• Train and mentor mechanics at all levels, building technical capability and craftsmanship across the team.
• Serve as the shop's technical resource, demonstrating best practices and proper use of specialized tools.
• Apply advanced troubleshooting skills to diagnose, repair, and restore complex natural gas engine and compressor components.
• Perform disassembly, inspection, reassembly, testing, and painting of highly complex equipment using manual, pneumatic, and hydraulic tools.
• Conduct and document risk assessments before operations and material moves, including safe use of cranes and lift trucks.
• Complete accurate documentation for routers, inspection reports, and test results.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams on root‑cause investigations and process improvements.
• Identify, report, and resolve problems or hazardous conditions during equipment disassembly, assembly, and testing.

WHO YOU ARE

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited school or institution.
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical test and assembly/disassembly or heavy equipment repair and maintenance.
• Skilled at interpreting drawings, prints, and engineering specifications to perform complex disassembly and reassembly.
• Forklift operator license (or ability to obtain one) and certification to operate overhead cranes.
• Comfortable operating pneumatic and hydraulic torque tools.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical work - pushing, pulling, bending, and standing for extended periods, including in extreme heat.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Valid driver's license.

PREFERRED

• 8+ years of experience in operations, service center applications, or related operational roles.
• Strong knowledge of natural gas engine and compressor cylinder equipment.
• Proven ability to work undirected against engineering specifications, inspecting your own work for quality.
• Experience setting up and running hydro pressure and functional tests on sub-assemblies and final assemblies.
• Prior manufacturing or shop/service center operations experience.

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 - employees are 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 for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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