Mechanic I MF

Cooper Machinery Services; Stockdale (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Cooper Machinery Services in Alabama is seeking a Mechanic I to service natural gas compression equipment. You will disassemble, reassemble, test, and paint complex units, following engineering specs and safety rules.

This is hands-on work on equipment from trusted brands, with opportunities to learn and grow within a safety-first team. You will use a wide range of mechanical tools, read prints, and troubleshoot issues while documenting work and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.

Qualifications

• 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
• Basic math skills and the ability to read schematics
• Familiar with tools and equipment operation
• Able to troubleshoot and repair equipment
• Knowledge of safety regulations and good housekeeping requirements
• Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, position, reassemble, test, and paint moderate to highly complex equipment
• Use a wide range of mechanical tools and equipment for disassembly, assembly, and testing
• Set up and run test operations following engineering specifications
• Troubleshoot problems and perform minor maintenance on mechanical equipment
• Complete risk assessments before starting operations and moving materials
• Follow all Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) policies and keep your work area safe, clean, and organized
• Make sure facility equipment and tooling are operational, efficient, and safe
• Identify and report problems or hazardous conditions
• Complete all required documentation and business training accurately
• Work with your team, and take on additional duties as assigned

Skills

Interpret drawings and specifications

Basic math skills

Troubleshooting

Hand tool proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Mechanical tools

Disassembly equipment

Testing equipment

Job description

Build, Test, and Bring Legendary Engines Back to Life

Some of the machines you will work on have been running for decades, and the brands behind them go back to 1833. At Cooper Machinery Services, a Mechanic I does hands‑on work on moderate to highly complex natural gas compression equipment: taking it apart, putting it back together, testing it, and sending it back to the field.

If you like working with your hands, reading prints, and seeing the result of your work run, you will find plenty of that here. You will work on equipment from Cooper-Bessemer, Ajax, and Superior, which are names that are respected across the industry. Our team is built on safety, quality, and teamwork, and we have room for people who want to learn and grow.

What You Will Do

• Disassemble, position, reassemble, test, and paint moderate to highly complex equipment
• Use a wide range of mechanical tools and equipment for disassembly, assembly, and testing
• Set up and run test operations following engineering specifications
• Troubleshoot problems and perform minor maintenance on mechanical equipment
• Complete risk assessments before starting operations and moving materials
• Follow all Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) policies and keep your work area safe, clean, and organized
• Make sure facility equipment and tooling are operational, efficient, and safe
• Identify and report problems or hazardous conditions
• Complete all required documentation and business training accurately
• Work with your team, and take on additional duties as assigned

Who You Are

Experience and education

• 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
• Basic math skills and the ability to read schematics
• Familiar with tools and equipment operation
• Able to troubleshoot and repair equipment
• Knowledge of safety regulations and good housekeeping requirements
• Valid driver’s license

Work requirements

• Able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required
• Physically capable of pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, and other physical activities

How you work

• A team player who is comfortable collaborating and communicating
• Self-directed. You can work independently from engineering specifications.
• Mechanically minded with strong attention to detail

Preferred

• 2 years of experience in operations or service center environments
• Strong knowledge of natural gas engine and compressor equipment

Why Join Us

At Cooper Machinery Services, strong relationships drive strong results. Our people are what make us legendary, and we take care of them.

• Most benefits start on your first day, 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 plans
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans
• 401(k) with up to a 5% company match, and you are 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 committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact our Talent Acquisition Department at [e-mail] or call 855.226.6737.

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.