Machinist III SR

Cooper Machinery Services Brand • Houston, TX

45d • Onsite

About The Position

Every legendary engine and compressor Cooper Machinery Services has built since 1833 started with a machinist who could turn a print into a precision part. As a Machinist III, you'll bring that same skill to the shop floor — machining, repairing, and restoring the one-off parts and tooling that keep our customers' operations running around the world. This is hands-on work for someone who takes pride in tight tolerances and a clean finish. If you know your way around a manual lathe and a mill, and you want your craftsmanship backed by a company with 190+ years of engineering heritage, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited school or institution.
• 5–8 years of manual machining experience, ideally in oil & gas, power generation, heavy equipment, or automation & controls.
• Advanced, hands-on knowledge of precision measuring tools — dial and Vernier calipers, ID mics, depth mics, ball mics, and similar.
• Mechanical aptitude allowing you to be versatile and help on the mechanical side as well when needed.
• Comfortable with a variety of metal-cutting machinery and confident reading and responding to product specifications and drawings.
• Able to lift at least 40 lbs. and handle the physical demands of the shop floor — standing, bending, kneeling.
• A dependable, safety-focused self-starter who communicates well, works effectively in a team, and adapts as priorities shift.

Nice To Haves

• Vo-Tech certificate in machining or a related trade.
• Current certification to operate a forklift, pallet jack, or crane.
• Familiarity with oilfield assemblies and parts.

Responsibilities

• Machine parts to spec on manual lathes, mills, and drills, and support repair/restoration of parts for our turbocharger service business.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and job cards to determine dimensions, tolerances, and machining requirements.
• Perform dimensional layout and inspection on finished parts, completing documentation to confirm conformity to print.
• Set up and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, and workholding, then monitor feed and speed throughout the machining process.
• Adjust machine offsets (wear, geometry, cutter compensation) and execute the surface finishes each job calls for.
• Independently operate and set up multiple machine types, applying advanced trade math to complex prints and specifications.
• Deburr, stamp, and finish parts to specification, and keep your work area clean and safe — chips swept, oil disposed of, PPE on.
• Follow all safety protocols, including machine guarding, proper lifting technique, and slip/fall prevention.

Benefits

• Most benefits start on day one — no waiting period.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability coverage (6-month waiting period on short-term disability).
• Voluntary life, AD&D, and long-term disability buy-up plans.
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• 401(k) with up to 5% company match — 100% vested from day one.
• Maternity and parental leave, Arc Fertility Benefits, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED