Machinist I MF

Cooper Machinery Services LLC; Minnesota; On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits start day one

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Company-paid life/AD&D/disability

401(k) with company match

Parental leave

Job summary

Cooper Machinery Services seeks a Machinist II to turn blueprints into precision parts for the natural gas compression fleet. You will set up machines, read complex drawings, and inspect parts to print tolerances, ensuring quality and on-time delivery.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of machining experience, can lift 40+ lbs, and are safety-focused team players open to overtime, weekends, and holidays as production demands.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; vocational training helps.
• 1–2 years machining experience preferred in oil & gas or heavy equipment.
• Ability to read complex drawings and apply trade math on shop floor.
• Must be able to lift 40+ lbs; physically active shift.
• Forklift, pallet jack, and crane certification or willingness to certify.

Responsibilities

• Machine one-off parts and tooling to spec on manual lathes, mills, and drills.
• Read blueprints and job cards to nail dimensions and tolerances.
• Repair and restore parts for Cooper's compression fleet.
• Set up and independently run machines with fixtures and tools.
• Perform dimensional layout and inspection to verify prints.
• Deburr, stamp, and finish parts to standard expectations.
• Maintain a safe, clean work area and wear PPE each shift.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Trade math

Safety conscious

Team player

Overtime willingness

Physically able

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vo-Tech certificate (machining)

Tools

Dial and Vernier calipers

ID mics

Depth mics

Ball mic set

Job description

For nearly 200 years, the machines Cooper builds and services have powered the natural gas industry that heats homes, fuels industry, and keeps America moving. Every Cooper-Bessemer, AJAX, and Superior engine in the field started on a machinist's table — and in Marshall, Texas, that table is yours.

As a Machinist II, you'll turn blueprints into precision parts that get legendary compression equipment back in the field, faster. If you take pride in tight tolerances, clean work, and a job done right the first time, we want to put you on the machine.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Machine one-off parts and tooling to spec on manual lathes, mills, and drills.
• Read blueprints, drawings, and job cards to nail dimensions, tolerances, and finish requirements.
• Repair and restore parts that keep Cooper's natural gas compression fleet running.
• Set up and independently run assigned machines, including holding fixtures, cutting tools, and offsets.
• Perform dimensional layout and inspection to confirm every part conforms to print.
• Deburr, stamp, and finish parts to the standard our customers expect.
• Keep your work area safe and clean — chips swept, oil disposed of, PPE on, every shift.

WHO YOU ARE

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years of machining experience — oil & gas, power, heavy equipment, or automation & controls background preferred.
• Skilled with precision measuring tools: dial and Vernier calipers, ID mics, depth mics, ball mics.
• Comfortable reading complex drawings and applying trade math on the shop floor.
• Able to lift 40+ lbs and handle a physically active shift — standing, bending, kneeling.
• Certified (or ready to certify) on forklift, pallet jack, and crane operation.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as production demands.
• Safety-focused, dependable, and a strong teammate who takes ownership of the outcome.

PREFERRED

• Vo-Tech certificate in machining or a related trade.
• Working knowledge of oilfield assemblies.

WHY JOIN COOPER

• Benefits start day one — no waiting period on most plans.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability.
• Voluntary life, AD&D, and long-term disability buy-up plans.
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans.
• 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 for mental health support.

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. With a heritage dating back to 1833, Cooper is the OEM for legendary product lines including Cooper-Bessemer™, AJAX™, Superior™, Gemini, TSI, CSI, Enterprise, and Joy. Headquartered in Houston, TX, with commercial and service hubs worldwide, Cooper supports more than 22,000 units in its installed base.

Our strength is our people. Every employee plays an integral role in our success — and in making Cooper Machinery Services legendary.

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.

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