Mechanic II SR

Cooper Machinery Services; Huntington (AR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Cooper Machinery Services is seeking a Mechanic II to perform hands-on disassembly, inspection, rebuild, and testing of engines and compressors. You will work with precise tools, read drawings, and interpret work orders while following safety standards.

You will contribute to maintenance programs across oil & gas, power generation, and marine sectors, with opportunities to mentor junior technicians and participate in test cell operations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates mechanical aptitude and ability to interpret drawings and specs.
• Able to read prints and tolerances and use precision instruments.
• Maintains safety and housekeeping as per EHS regulations.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, inspect, reassemble moderate-complexity engine and compressor components.
• Operate manual, pneumatic, and hydraulic tools to fit and secure parts.
• Read engineering drawings and work orders without assistance.
• Measure with micrometers, calipers, bore gauges and verify tolerances.
• Troubleshoot minor mechanical issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Support maintenance and overhaul activities as part of a team under supervision.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read engineering drawings

Use precision measurement tools

Troubleshooting

EHS compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Build the engines that power the world

Some of the most iconic engines and compressors ever built are still running today, and they run because skilled hands keep them going. At Cooper Machinery Services, you’ll work on legendary equipment like Cooper-Bessemer, Ajax, and Superior, backed by a heritage that dates to 1833 and serves more than 22,000 units worldwide.

As a Mechanic II, you’ll take on real, hands-on work with limited supervision. You’ll tear down, inspect, rebuild, and test the equipment that keeps oil & gas, power generation, transportation, and marine operations moving. You’ll also grow your skills and help bring up the next generation of mechanics. If you take pride in precision and want a career with a company that treats its people as its strength, this is your next move.

What You Will Do

• Work safely every day: follow all EHS policies, keep your work area clean and organized, and set the example for newer teammates.
• Independently disassemble, clean, inspect, and reassemble moderate-complexity engine and compressor components.
• Use manual, pneumatic, and hydraulic tools to fit, adjust, and secure components correctly.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, assembly prints, and work orders without assistance.
• Measure with precision instruments (micrometers, dial calipers, dial indicators, bore gauges) and check dimensions against engineering tolerances to make pass/fail calls.
• Troubleshoot basic mechanical issues and recommend corrective actions to supervision.
• Support major maintenance and overhaul activities as part of a team under senior direction.
• Set up and support test cell operations following engineering specifications.
• Review the scope of work before starting any operation or moving any material.
• Complete work orders and inspection records accurately and on time, and guide Mechanic I team members on tasks and procedures.

Who You Are

• You have a high school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• You bring 2–5 years of experience in mechanical test, assembly/disassembly, or heavy equipment repair and maintenance.
• You can independently interpret detailed engineering drawings, prints, and specifications.
• You are proficient with precision measurement instruments.
• You can troubleshoot minor mechanical problems and identify root causes.
• You are familiar with hydraulic torque tools, alignment procedures, and related shop equipment.
• You understand EHS regulations and good housekeeping practices.
• You use sound judgment, and you know when to scale a defect or concern.
• You take pride in quality work and shop efficiency, and you communicate well with junior teammates.
• You can work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.
• You have a valid driver’s license.

Preferred

Don’t meet every item below? Apply anyway. These help you stand out, but they aren’t required.

• Working knowledge of natural gas engine and compressor components (pistons, connecting rods, crankshafts, valves, seals, cylinders)
• 2+ years in a service center or operations environment
• Vocational or technical training in diesel, natural gas, or industrial mechanics

Why Join Us

• Most benefits are effective on your first day of employment, 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 plan
• Voluntary benefit plans, including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• 401(k) with up to 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.