Machinist III SR

Cooper Machinery Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Cooper Machinery Services seeks an experienced Machinist III to machine, repair, and restore precision parts for turbocharger service and related components. You will interpret blueprints, set up machines, maintain tolerances, and ensure parts meet print specifications on various machines.

Ideal candidates have 5–8 years of manual machining in oil & gas or heavy industry, with strong tool knowledge and safety discipline. Join a heritage of 190+ years of engineering excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5–8 years of manual machining experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of precision measuring tools (calipers, mics).
• Comfort reading blueprints and job cards.

Responsibilities

• Machine parts to spec on manual lathes, mills, and drills.
• Read and interpret blueprints and drawings for tolerances.
• Perform dimensional layout and inspection on finished parts.
• Set up and secure fixtures and tooling; monitor speeds and feeds.
• Adjust offsets and achieve desired surface finishes.
• Operate multiple machines and apply trade math to prints.
• Deburr and finish parts; maintain clean, safe work area.
• Follow safety protocols and PPE requirements.

Skills

Manual machining

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vo-Tech machining certificate

Tools

Dial and Vernier calipers

ID mics

Depth mics

Ball mics

Job description

US-TX-Houston-PNW
16250 Port NW Dr
Houston, TX 77041, USA

US-TX-Houston-PNW
16250 Port NW Dr
Houston, TX 77041, USA

Every legendary engine and compressor Cooper Machinery Services has built since 1833 started with a machinist who could turn a print into a precision part. As a Machinist III, you\'ll bring that same skill to the shop floor — machining, repairing, and restoring the one-off parts and tooling that keep our customers\' operations running around the world.

This is hands-on work for someone who takes pride in tight tolerances and a clean finish. If you know your way around a manual lathe and a mill, and you want your craftsmanship backed by a company with 190+ years of engineering heritage, we want to hear from you.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Machine parts to spec on manual lathes, mills, and drills, and support repair/restoration of parts for our turbocharger service business.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and job cards to determine dimensions, tolerances, and machining requirements.
• Perform dimensional layout and inspection on finished parts, completing documentation to confirm conformity to print.
• Set up and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, and workholding, then monitor feed and speed throughout the machining process.
• Adjust machine offsets (wear, geometry, cutter compensation) and execute the surface finishes each job calls for.
• Independently operate and set up multiple machine types, applying advanced trade math to complex prints and specifications.
• Deburr, stamp, and finish parts to specification, and keep your work area clean and safe — chips swept, oil disposed of, PPE on.
• Follow all safety protocols, including machine guarding, proper lifting technique, and slip/fall prevention.

WHO YOU ARE

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited school or institution.
• 5–8 years of manual machining experience, ideally in oil & gas, power generation, heavy equipment, or automation & controls.
• Advanced, hands-on knowledge of precision measuring tools — dial and Vernier calipers, ID mics, depth mics, ball mics, and similar.
• Mechanical aptitude allowing you to be versatile and help on the mechanical side as well when needed.
• Comfortable with a variety of metal-cutting machinery and confident reading and responding to product specifications and drawings.
• Able to lift at least 40 lbs. and handle the physical demands of the shop floor — standing, bending, kneeling.
• A dependable, safety-focused self-starter who communicates well, works effectively in a team, and adapts as priorities shift.

PREFERRED

• Vo-Tech certificate in machining or a related trade.
• Current certification to operate a forklift, pallet jack, or crane.
• Familiarity with oilfield assemblies and parts.

WHY JOIN COOPER

• Most benefits start on day one — no waiting period.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability coverage (6-month waiting period on short-term disability).
• Voluntary life, AD&D, and long-term disability buy-up plans.
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• 401(k) with up to 5% company match — 100% vested from 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, 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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