Major Employers in Gainesville, Texas
Companies are attracted to Cooke County because of its ample, skilled workforce. Nearly 4 million people live within a 60-mile radius. Additionally, North Central Texas College works with employers to design training programs to meet their specific needs.
Top 10 Major Employers
| Employer | No. of Employees |
|---|---|
| WinStar World Casino & Resort | 2,650 |
| Safran Seats US | 1,007 |
| Gainesville ISD | 425 |
| North Texas Medical Center | 351 |
| Walmart | 350 |
| Cooke County | 290 |
| IFS Coatings | 258 |
| Gainesville State School | 250 |
| North Central Texas College | 236 |
| City of Gainesville | 236 |
Top Industrial Employers
In Cooke County, 22 percent of the workforce is in manufacturing. To support both employers and employees, a Manufacturing Consortium was formed in Cooke County in May of 2017 with a commitment to:
- Positively impact the community’s perception of manufacturing.
- Inspire students to pursue manufacturing careers.
- Strengthen the future growth of manufacturing by avoiding a talent shortage.
| Employer | No. of Employees |
|---|---|
| Safran Seats US | 1,007 |
| IFS Coatings | 258 |
| Dura-Line | 190 |
| PPG Industries | 170 |
| Petroflex NA, Inc. | 165 |
| Trident Process Systems | 151 |
| Orteq Energy Services LLC | 150 |
| Select Water Solutions | 144 |
| GAF | 121 |
| Superior Machining and Fabrication | 111 |
| Molded Fiber Glass | 85 |
| Universal Machining | 83 |
| Circuit Breaker Sales | 70 |
| Texas Trailer Corporation | 41 |
Featured Employers
Circuit Breaker Sales
Cody Perryman, Forestburg – Low Voltage Manager
Dura-Line
In 2017, there are over 8 billion devices connected to the Internet worldwide.
Molded Fiber Glass TX
Trident
Pictured from Left to right: Jeff Isbell, Owner; Philip Neelley, President; Mayor Jim Goldsworthy.
Orteq
Universal Machining Industries, Inc.
Safran Seats USA
GAF
