Welder III

Cooper Machinery Services; McPherson (KS); On-site; USD 38,572 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Cooper Machinery Services in McPherson, KS is seeking a Welder III to join our precision manufacturing team. You will weld with tight tolerances on structural and process pipe components, reading blueprints and symbols to meet exacting specifications.

The role emphasizes craftsmanship, safety, and reliability, with relocation assistance and a sign-on bonus. Candidates should have 5+ years welding experience, be able to lift 45 lbs, and work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years welding experience in a manufacturing environment with emphasis on quality.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Able to lift 45 lbs regularly and work in noisy/dusty environments.
• Willing to work overtime, nights, and weekends as needed.
• Welding certifications (AWS) preferred; ASME/API knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up, troubleshoot, and operate welding machines to meet exacting job specifications.
• Preheat and weld metal components per blueprints, welding symbols, and job specs.
• Perform precision welds on structural and process pipe applications using hand welding equipment.
• Use templates, jigs, and blueprints to repair, modify, or fabricate components.
• Meet rigorous quality standards, including radiographic, ultrasound, and magnetic particle testing.
• Operate hand tools for cutting, drilling, tapping, grinding, and shaping metal.
• Run industry equipment such as air arc gougers, grinders, and stress-relieving machines.
• Diagnose and correct substandard welds.
• Manage metals to hold dimensional, tolerance, and strength requirements while preventing distortion or burn-through.
• Work safely, protecting yourself, your team, and Cooper's tools and equipment.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Machine setup

Quality inspection

Safety awareness

Forklift operation

Math skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Air arc gouging

Grinders

Job description

Relocation Assistance Offered! Sign-on Bonus Offered!

Precision welding is a craft — and at Cooper Machinery Services, that craft keeps the engines and compressors running that power the world's energy infrastructure. We're looking for a Welder III to join our McPherson, KS manufacturing team, bringing sharp technical skill and an eye for quality to every seam, joint, and repair. If you take pride in work that has to be right the first time, this is a place where that craftsmanship is noticed — and rewarded.

ABOUT COOPER MACHINERY SERVICES

Cooper Machinery Services provides natural gas compression equipment and services to customers globally in the Oil & Gas, Power, Transportation, and Marine sectors. With a proud heritage dating back to 1833, Cooper is the OEM for legendary product lines including Cooper-Bessemer™, Ajax™, Superior™, Gemini, TSI, CSI, Enterprise, and Joy. Headquartered in Houston, TX, with commercial and service hubs around the world, Cooper supports more than 22,000 units in its installed base.

Our strength is our people. Strong relationships drive strong results and better business — and our people make Cooper Machinery Services legendary.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Set up, troubleshoot, and operate welding machines to meet exacting job specifications
• Preheat and weld metal components per blueprints, welding symbols, and job specs
• Perform precision welds on structural and process pipe applications using hand welding equipment
• Use templates, jigs, and blueprints to repair, modify, or fabricate components
• Meet rigorous quality standards, including radiographic, ultrasound, and magnetic particle testing
• Operate hand tools for cutting, drilling, tapping, grinding, and shaping metal
• Run industry equipment such as air arc gougers, grinders, and stress-relieving machines
• Diagnose and correct substandard welds
• Manage metals to hold dimensional, tolerance, and strength requirements while preventing distortion or burn-through
• Work safely, protecting yourself, your team, and Cooper's tools and equipment

WHO YOU ARE

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
• 5+ years of welding experience in a manufacturing environment, with a strong focus on quality
• Comfortable lifting up to 45 lbs. regularly and working in environments with noise and dust
• Consistent use of required safety gear (glasses, safety shoes, earplugs)
• Physically able to perform the demands of welding work
• Willing to work overtime, nights, and weekends as needed
• Solid grasp of basic math
• Experienced operating a forklift, hand truck, and related equipment
• A strong communicator with self-motivation and the ability to work with minimal supervision

PREFERRED

• Current welding certifications (e.g., AWS) covering structural or pipe welding
• Experience welding to ASME or API code requirements
• Background in reciprocating engine or compressor manufacturing
• Demonstrated leadership or mentoring experience on a shop floor

WHY JOIN US

• Most benefits are effective on your first day of employment — 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 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, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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