Job Description

Overview

CooperSurgical is a leading fertility and women’s healthcare company dedicated to supporting patients throughout their lifetimes. The Machinist II role involves independently setting up, operating, and optimizing CNC machining processes to produce precision components, requiring advanced machining knowledge and the ability to mentor junior machinists.

Responsibilities

  • Lead setup and operation of CNC machines (mills/lathes, EDM) for complex parts and tight tolerances.
  • Independently set up and operate CNC equipment (mills/lathes) for complex production and prototype jobs.
  • Load, edit, and optimize CNC programs using advanced G- and M-code knowledge.
  • Interpret detailed engineering drawings, routings, and GD&T specifications.
  • Perform first-article, in-process, and final inspections using advanced precision measurement tools.
  • Collaborate with programmers and engineers to improve cycle times, tool paths, and part quality.
  • Train and mentor Machinist 1 team members on setup, tooling, and inspection techniques.
  • Maintain equipment through preventive maintenance and support 5S initiatives.
  • Document production data per GDP and ensure compliance with quality standards.
  • Support lean manufacturing and Kaizen activities to improve throughput and reduce waste.
  • Ensure compliance with Good Documentation Practices (GDP) by accurately recording all production data.
  • Report any safety hazards or documentation discrepancies immediately to the supervisor.
  • Maintain clean and organized work areas to prevent accidents and ensure line clearance.

Requirements

  • Advanced understanding of machining principles, materials, and tooling.
  • Advanced proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, GD&T, and technical documentation.
  • Skilled in using and calibrating precision measurement tools.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Advanced knowledge of G-code and M-code programming.
  • Hands-on experience with Fanuc CNC controls.
  • Leadership and mentoring capabilities.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • 3-5 years of machining experience; extensive CNC experience required.
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Advanced technical training or certification in machining is strongly preferred.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401k
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Work location: Stafford, TX (on-site- contract role only for 6+ months)
  • Shift: Monday - Thursday, 4PM-2:30AM

Benefits

Health Insurance
401k
PTO

How this job compares in Stafford, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Texas currently run a median of $27/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $22–$35/hr across 433 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Stafford, TX

Stafford, TX currently has 4 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 4 employers. 3 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,307 other active welding openings from 707 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Stafford, or widen the search to Texas.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Zachry Group (24), Welding Shop in Houston, TX (21), and Austin Industries (19). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Pasadena at $82/hr, Midlothian at $38/hr, and Dallas at $35/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Similar openings near Stafford, TX

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