Senior Mechanic & Shop Leader

Cooper Machinery Services LLC; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Parental leave

EAP

Job summary

Cooper Machinery Services in Deer Park, TX is seeking a Lead Mechanic with deep experience in disassembly and assembly of natural gas engine and compressor equipment. You will oversee daily shop activities, mentor mechanics, and act as the technical resource for complex repairs.

The role requires 10+ years in heavy equipment repair, ability to read drawings and specs, and certification to operate forklifts and overhead cranes. You will ensure safety, quality, and documentation across projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in mechanical test and assembly/disassembly or heavy equipment repair and maintenance.
• Ability to interpret drawings, prints, and engineering specifications for complex disassembly/reassembly.
• Forklift license and overhead crane certification.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in extreme heat.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily oversight of shop activities, coordinating workflow to keep work safe, efficient, and on spec.
• Train and mentor mechanics at all levels, building technical capability and craftsmanship across the team.
• Serve as the shop's technical resource, demonstrating best practices and proper use of specialized tools.
• Apply advanced troubleshooting skills to diagnose, repair, and restore complex natural gas engine and compressor components.
• Perform disassembly, inspection, reassembly, testing, and painting of highly complex equipment using manual, pneumatic, and hydraulic tools.
• Conduct and document risk assessments before operations and material moves, including safe use of cranes and lift trucks.
• Complete accurate documentation for routers, inspection reports, and test results.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams on root-cause investigations and process improvements.
• Identify, report, and resolve problems or hazardous conditions during equipment disassembly, assembly, and testing.

Skills

Shop leadership

Troubleshooting

Disassembly & reassembly

Reading drawings & specs

Safety & quality focus

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift license

Overhead crane certification

Pneumatic & hydraulic torque tools

Job description

Cooper Machinery Services in Deer Park, TX is seeking a Lead Mechanic with deep experience in disassembly and assembly of natural gas engine and compressor equipment. You will oversee daily shop activities, mentor mechanics, and act as the technical resource for complex repairs.

The role requires 10+ years in heavy equipment repair, ability to read drawings and specs, and certification to operate forklifts and overhead cranes. You will ensure safety, quality, and documentation across projects.