Machinist III - 2nd Shift

Machinist III - 2nd Shift

Job Category: Operations & Manufacturing Supervisor: Darren Marek Requisition Number: MACHI002011

Posted: July 13, 2026

Full-Time

On-site

Houston, TX 77041, USA

Description

New equipment. New growth. New opportunity. As we expand, we're bringing in new machines and building our team — all in a comfortable, climate-controlled shop with a schedule you can count on.

Since 1833, Cooper Machinery Services has built the equipment that keeps the world's energy moving — legendary product lines like Cooper-Bessemer™, Ajax™, and Superior™ that support more than 22,000 units in service around the globe. As a Machinist III, you'll take raw stock and turn it into precision parts on our CNC Vertical Lathes, work that goes straight into equipment relied on by customers in Oil & Gas, Power, Transportation, and Marine. If you take pride in tight tolerances, clean work, and getting it right the first time, this is where that skill gets noticed.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Machine precision parts to spec on CNC Vertical Lathes (Fanuc controls preferred)
• Interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances
• Perform repair and restoration of parts to support the business
• Conduct dimensional layout and inspection on machined parts, completing required documentation
• Set up and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, jaw attachments, and accessories
• Monitor machine feed and speed, and adjust offsets for wear, geometry, and cutter compensation
• Apply surface finishes, deburr, and stamp parts to specification
• Read job cards to plan product details, specifications, and quantities
• Apply advanced trade math to complex drawings and specifications
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow all PPE and safety protocols

WHO YOU ARE

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited school or institution
• 5-8 years of experience in CNC machining
• Advanced knowledge of precision measuring tools (dial and Vernier calipers, ID mics, depth mics, ball mics, etc.)
• Able to lift at least 40 pounds and perform physical labor involving standing, bending, or kneeling
• Willing to work 2nd shift, in addition to overtime, weekends, and holidays as required
• Certified to operate a forklift, pallet jack, and crane
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with solid basic math and computer skills
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working with various types of metal cutting machinery

PREFERRED

• CNC machining experience in oil & gas, power generation, or heavy equipment industries
• Hands-on experience with Fanuc controls

WHY JOIN US

• Most benefits effective on your first day — no waiting period
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability coverage
• 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 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.