Mechanic I SR

Cooper Machinery Services Brand • Deer Park, TX

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Start building your career today and be a part of something legendary. Since 1833, Cooper Machinery Services has built the engines and compressors that keep the world's energy moving — Cooper-Bessemer™, Ajax™, Superior™, Gemini, and more. As a Mechanic I in our Houston Machine Shop, you'll disassemble, rebuild, and test moderate to highly complex equipment that supports a 22,000-unit installed base. If you've got mechanical instincts, a sharp eye for detail, and take safety seriously, we want you on our team.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 0–2 years of experience in mechanical test and assembly/disassembly or heavy equipment repair and maintenance.
• Physically capable of pushing, pulling, bending, and other physical activity.
• Able to interpret drawings, prints, and engineering specifications.
• Valid driver's license.
• Knowledgeable in safety regulations and good housekeeping practices.
• Basic math skills and the ability to read schematics.
• Familiar with common tools and equipment operation.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.
• A team player who can also work independently to engineering specifications, with strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, position, reassemble, test, and paint moderate to highly complex equipment.
• Use a wide range of mechanical tools and equipment for disassembly, assembly, and testing tasks.
• Conduct risk assessments before performing operations and material movements.
• Set up and run test operations following engineering specifications.
• Troubleshoot and perform minor maintenance on mechanical equipment.
• Interpret drawings, prints, and engineering specifications to guide your work.
• Ensure facility equipment and tooling stay operational, efficient, and safe.
• Identify and report problems or hazardous conditions during equipment operations.
• Complete required business training and documentation accurately.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized working environment, adhering to all EHS policies.

Benefits

• Most benefits start on day one — 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.
• 401(k) with up to 5% company match — 100% vested on 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED