Lead Mechanic

Lead Mechanic The Lead Mechanic is a highly skilled technical role responsible for the disassembly, positioning, reassembly, testing and painting of moderate to highly complex equipment utilizing a combination of manual, pneumatic and hydraulic tools for fitting, adjusting, and securing maneuvers. Clean inspect and repair natural gas engine and compressor components in a shop environment, must be able to adhere to all Environmental, Health and Safety rules and regulations. In addition to executing expert-level mechanical work, the Lead Mechanic provides daily oversight of shop activities, serving as a technical resource to resolve complex issues, uphold quality standards, and support process improvements. Must be able to work overtime, weekends and holidays.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Provide daily oversight of shop activities and help coordinate workflow on the floor, ensuring work is carried out safely, efficiently, and in accordance with engineering specifications and quality standards.Train and mentor mechanics at all levels to build technical capability, craftsmanship, and adherence to Cooper standards.Serve as a technical resource for peers by demonstrating best practices, advanced techniques, and proper use of specialized tools and equipment.Consistently meet production schedules and quality requirements while contributing expertise to continuous improvement initiatives.Apply advanced mechanical knowledge and troubleshooting skills to diagnose, repair, and restore complex natural gas engine and compressor components.Perform disassembly, inspection, reassembly, testing, and painting of highly complex equipment using a wide range of manual, pneumatic, and hydraulic tools.Conduct and document risk assessments before operations and material movements, ensuring safe use of cranes, lift trucks, and other heavy equipment.Troubleshoot and perform minor maintenance on mechanical tooling and equipment.Complete required documentation with accurate information for routers, inspection reports, and test results.Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to support root-cause investigations and recommend improvements to repair methods, tooling, and processes.Ensure facility equipment and tooling are accounted for, maintained, and operating in safe and efficient condition.Identify, report, and resolve problems or hazardous conditions that occur during equipment disassembly, assembly, and test set-up.Conduct all business-related tasks according to Cooper Machinery Services policies.Demonstrate an unwavering commitment to Environmental Health & Safety (EHS).Understand and adhere to Compliance and Integrity policies.Perform other related duties as assigned or indicated by managementQualifications/Requirements:High School Diploma or GED from an accredited school or institutionMinimum 10 years of experience in mechanical test and assembly / disassembly or heavy equipment repairs and maintenanceEligibility Requirements:Work overtime, weekends and holidays as requiredWork in a constant pushing, pulling, lifting, stretching, bending and other physical activitiesBe in the shop environment a minimum of 8 hours per day, primarily standing and sitting, as requiredLift objects weighing up to 50 lbs.Be subjected to extreme heat for extended periods of timeWork inside and outside, as requiredInterpret drawings, prints, drawings and engineering specifications to perform moderately complex, repetitive disassembly and reassembly tasks of all pressure control equipmentPossess or obtain forklift operator license and certification to operate overhead cranesWear PPE or Personal Protective Equipment - Hearing and eye protection (safety equipment) must be usedOperate pneumatic and hydraulic torque toolsComply with all applicable quality, health, safety, and environmental regulations and maintain good housekeeping in assigned work areasPossess a valid driver's licenseDesired Characteristics:Minimum 8 years of experience in Operations / service center operation applications or minimum 8 years of total relevant operation experienceStrong knowledge of existing natural gas engine and compressor cylinder equipment.Team playerAbility to work un-directed per engineering specifications and inspect own work for integrity and qualityAbility to perform highly complex troubleshooting and repair of equipmentAbility to setup and run test operations on basic and moderately complex sub-assemblies and final assemblies following engineering drawings, parts specifications, assembly procedures and/or verbal instructionsAbility to perform hydro pressure testing and functional testing of productKnowledgeable in good housekeeping requirements and all safety regulationsBasic math skillsAbility to read schematicsMechanical aptitudeFamiliarity with toolsPrevious manufacturing / shop service center operations experienceCooper Machinery Services is an equal opportunity employer and gives all qualified applicants consideration of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, any other characteristic protected by law.