Job Title:             Quality Inspector III

FLSA Status:       Non -Exempt - Hourly

Group:                 Regular – Full Time

Department:      Quality

Location:             Houston, TX

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. Headquarters 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 on 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:

In this role the Quality Inspector will support receiving and production inspection activities to include testing, root cause analysis, and corrective action. In this role, you will maintain Quality Management System documentation and lead changes in process improvement initiatives as it relates to Quality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for safe and efficient inspection of products manufactured and assembled externally and internally


• Perform and document inspection including photographs, dimensional measurements, physical testing, and non-destructive testing of components


• Inspect and test components / assemblies using predetermined specifications, methods, and inspection plans to validate purchased and manufactured product to requirements


• Approve certifications of raw material prior to release for production


• Perform final inspections on products and document


• Assist with managing the calibration of measuring tools


• Process non-conformance issues and communicate with Engineering to obtain timely disposition of quality related concerns


• Make "accept" or "reject" decisions on Quality acceptability and initiate disposition on minor rework. 

Required Skills and Experience

Education: 

High School Diploma / GED with a minimum of 10 years’ experience in an Inspection or Quality environment.

Other required skills:

• Ability and willingness to use various types of inspection equipment such as calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, and optical comparators


• Ability to interpret blueprint requirements


• Familiar with ISO standards and Quality Management System requirements


• Basic Computer knowledge including SAP


• Must be able to lift at least 30 pounds physically able to perform labor

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills.


• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.


• Ability to work independently.


• Strong problem-solving skills.

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 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.