Mechanic IV SR

Cooper Machinery Services LLC; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Cooper Machinery Services LLC in Charleston, SC seeks a seasoned Mechanic IV to disassemble, rebuild, test, and finish highly complex equipment. You will read engineering prints, set up tests, and ensure handoffs meet performance specs. The role requires strong safety practices and independent work aligned to engineering standards.

You will collaborate with a team yet operate with close attention to detail, performing documentation and routine maintenance while supporting overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in mechanical test and assembly/disassembly or heavy equipment repair and maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, prints, and engineering specifications.
• Physically capable of the role's demands and able to work overtime when needed.
• Strong safety and housekeeping practices and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, position, reassemble, test, and paint complex equipment.
• Utilize a wide range of mechanical tools to complete tasks.
• Interpret engineering drawings to guide work.
• Set up and run test operations per specifications.
• Troubleshoot and perform minor maintenance on equipment.
• Conduct risk assessments and follow EHS policies.
• Keep work area safe, clean, and organized.
• Identify hazards and report issues during operations.
• Complete required documentation and training on time.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Reading engineering prints

Test and diagnostics

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Overtime willingness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Measuring instruments

Test equipment

Job description

PRECISION BUILT. LEGENDS MADE.

Since 1833, Cooper Machinery Services has been the OEM behind legendary engines and compressors — Cooper-Bessemer™, Ajax™, Superior™, and more — supporting a global installed base of over 22,000 units. Every one of those units starts on a shop floor like ours, in the hands of mechanics who know that precision isn't optional. As a Mechanic IV at our Deer Park facility, you'll disassemble, rebuild, test, and finish some of the most complex equipment in the industry — work that demands real expertise and rewards it in kind.

This role is built for a seasoned mechanic who reads a set of engineering prints like a second language, sets up and runs tests with confidence, and takes pride in handing off equipment that's ready to perform.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Disassemble, position, reassemble, test, and paint moderate to highly complex equipment
• Use a wide range of mechanical tools and equipment to complete assembly, disassembly, and testing tasks
• Interpret drawings, prints, and engineering specifications to guide your work
• Set up and run test operations in line with engineering specifications
• Troubleshoot and perform minor maintenance on mechanical equipment
• Conduct risk assessments before operations and material movements, and follow all EHS policies
• Keep your work area safe, clean, and organized
• Identify and report problems or hazardous conditions during equipment operations
• Complete required documentation and business training accurately and on time

WHO YOU ARE

• High school diploma or GED
• 8 years of experience in mechanical test and assembly/disassembly, or heavy equipment repair and maintenance
• Able to interpret drawings, prints, and engineering specifications
• Physically capable of pushing, pulling, lifting, bending, and other physical demands of the role
• Willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Valid driver's license
• Solid grasp of safety regulations and good housekeeping practices
• Basic math skills and the ability to read schematics
• Mechanically minded, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently to engineering specs
• A strong team player with excellent communication and collaboration skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

WHY JOIN US

• Most benefits are effective your first day — 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 — you're 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 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.

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