Machinist II (Manufacturing)
Job Title: Machinist II
FLSA Status: Hourly Non-Exempt
Group: Regular – Full Time
Department: Services
Location: St. Rose. LA
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 Machinery Services is the OEM for legendary product lines including Cooper-Bessemer™, Ajax™, Superior™, Gemini, TSI, CSI, Enterprise, and Joy. Headquartered in Houston, TX, but with commercial and services hubs around the world, Cooper Machinery Services provides world-class services to more than 22,000 units in its installed base.
Our strength is our people. Each employee plays an integral role in our success and growth. With a commitment to our vision that strong relationships drive strong results and better business, our people make Cooper Machinery Services legendary.
Job Overview:
The Machinist plays a crucial role in the manufacturing process, operating machinery to produce precision parts. They are responsible for ensuring the safe operation of machines and meeting production specifications.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Machinist II will be responsible for the following:
- Operate CNC lathes and mills to machine parts according to specifications
- Conduct ongoing dimensional inspections and document results
- Monitor machine operation, ensuring proper functionality
- Maintain a clean work area and adhere to safety protocols
- Manufacture parts to the required quantity and document processes in the ERP system
- Inspect parts using precision tools like micrometers and calipers
- Set up and operate machines independently for precision part production
- Read and interpret part routing, drawings, and specifications
- Identify and change worn inserts as necessary
- Adjust machine offsets and complete change-over activities
- Produce first article parts, inspect them, and ensure documentation completion
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma / GED
- Proficiency in using precision measuring tools
- Physical ability to lift at least 70 pounds and perform labor
- Adaptability to evolving work requirements in a team environment
- Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays
- Certification to operate a forklift, pallet jack, and crane
- Ability to read and understand instructions, quality control, and safety guidelines
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Basic math and computer skills
- Familiarity with various types of metal-cutting machinery
Competencies:
- Safety-focused
- Service-oriented
- Business-focused
- Self-starter
- Dependable
- Strong teamwork skills.
- Results-oriented
- Sense of urgency
Summary: Join our dynamic and innovative team at Cooper Machinery Services where we value our employees by offering competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.
Benefits/Health and Wellness:
- All benefits effective on first day of employment
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health support
- Tuition Reimbursement up to lifetime maximum of $50,000
- 401(k) match up to 5%. Employees are 100% vested in the 401(K) on Day 1.
- Company Paid Basic Life, Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short Term and Long-Term disability.
- Maternity and Parental leave benefits
- Arc Fertility Benefits
- Wellness Programs
- Onsite Fitness Gym at the Houston, TX headquarters
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.
