Mechanic I MF

Cooper Machinery Services; Blue Springs (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Cooper Machinery Services is seeking a Mechanic I for our Houston Machine Shop. You will disassemble, rebuild, test, and paint compressor and engine gear, using a broad set of tools while interpreting drawings and specs to ensure precision.

Join a team that values safety and hands-on training on legendary equipment. This is a path to build a long career with an OEM with nearly two centuries of experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 0-2 years in mechanical test and assembly or heavy equipment repair.
• Able to interpret drawings, prints, and engineering specifications.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Valid driver's license.
• Strong safety awareness and housekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, reassemble, test, and paint compressor and engine equipment.
• Use a wide range of mechanical tools to complete tasks.
• Conduct risk assessments before operations and material movements.
• Troubleshoot and perform minor maintenance on mechanical equipment.
• Set up and run test operations per engineering specifications.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized working environment and document work.
• Adhere to Environmental Health & Safety policies.
• Collaborate with your team to keep projects on schedule.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read schematics

Hands-on work

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Since 1833, the names Cooper-Bessemer, Ajax, and Superior have powered the natural gas industry that keeps the lights on, the pipelines flowing, and the world moving. Today, that legacy runs through the hands of skilled mechanics like you. As a Mechanic I on our Houston Machine Shop team, you won't just turn a wrench — you'll disassemble, rebuild, and test the compressor and engine equipment that global energy operators depend on every single day. If you take pride in precision work, want hands-on training on legendary equipment, and are ready to build a career with an OEM that's been in the business for nearly two centuries, we want to meet you.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Disassemble, position, reassemble, test, and paint moderate to highly complex compressor and engine equipment.
• Utilize a wide range of mechanical tools and equipment to complete assembly, disassembly, and testing tasks.
• Conduct risk assessments before performing operations and material movements.
• Troubleshoot and perform minor maintenance on mechanical equipment.
• Set up and run test operations in accordance with engineering specifications.
• Keep facility equipment and tooling operational, efficient, and safe.
• Identify and report problems or hazardous conditions during equipment operations.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized working environment, and complete required documentation accurately.
• Adhere to all Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) policies and regulations.
• Collaborate closely with your team and communicate clearly to keep projects on schedule.

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 interpret drawings, prints, and engineering specifications.
• Comfortable with hands-on physical work — pushing, pulling, lifting, and bending as the job requires.
• Available to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Solid basic math skills and the ability to read schematics.
• Familiar with hand and power tools and general equipment operation.
• Knowledgeable of safety regulations and good housekeeping practices.
• Valid driver's license.
• A team player with strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently to engineering specifications.

PREFERRED

• 2+ years of experience in operations or service center applications.
• Strong working knowledge of natural gas engines and compressor equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical equipment.

WHY JOIN US

• Most benefits start on day one — 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 — 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, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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