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Quality Inspector III — Houston, TX

Technically inclined and ready to grow? Join a stable, growing company where the work is ramping up and so can your career! At Cooper Machinery Services, we're looking for a Quality Inspector III who can join the company and be an immediate asset and has a desire to cross-train and add value throughout the quality department.

Since 1833, Cooper Machinery Services has built the engines and compressors that power the world's energy infrastructure — Cooper-Bessemer, Ajax, Superior, and more. Every one of the 22,000+ units we have in service runs because someone, somewhere, made sure it was built right the first time. That's where you come in. As a Quality Inspector III, you'll be the last line of defense between a machined part and the field — catching what others miss, holding the line on tolerance, and making sure Cooper's legendary reputation stays legendary.

What You'll Do

• Inspect incoming components from vendors, verifying material test reports (MTRs) and confirming quality requirements are met
• Conduct in-process inspections during manufacturing and assembly, giving production fast, actionable feedback when parts fall outside tolerance
• Perform final inspections to confirm products meet customer requirements before they ship
• Run visual, dimensional, physical, and non-destructive testing (NDT) on components, and document every result
• Validate purchased and manufactured products against specifications, methods, and inspection plans
• Approve raw material certifications prior to production release
• Process non-conformance issues, partnering with Manufacturing and Engineering to resolve quality concerns quickly
• Make the call — accept or reject — based on quality standards and product requirements

Who You Are

• High school diploma/GED plus 8+ years of inspection or quality experience (Receiving, In-Process, Final Inspection, QC), ideally in a machining environment
• Skilled with inspection tools including calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, go/no-go gauges, thread gauges, height gauges, surface testers, and optical comparators
• Able to read mechanical drawings and blueprints with precision — tolerances, dimensions, and requirements
• Familiar with ISO 9000 and Quality Management System practices (non-conformances, corrective actions, work instructions, inspection and sampling plans)
• Comfortable with MS Excel, Outlook, Word, and SharePoint
• A strong communicator who can work independently or alongside a team, with sharp problem-solving instincts

Nice to Have

• Experience with portable CMM equipment (Faro Arm)
• Working knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
• SAP experience

Why Join Us

• Most benefits start on day one — no waiting period
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life, AD&D, and short/long-term disability coverage
• Voluntary life, AD&D, and long-term disability buy-up plans
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans
• 401(k) with up to 5% company match — 100% vested from day one
• Maternity and parental leave, Arc Fertility benefits, and an Employee Assistance Program for mental health support

Cooper Machinery Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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