
CNC Machinist, specializing in Metal Products
🔎At a Glance
Company: Mayfly Outdoors
Location: Berthoud, CO (On-Site)
Job Type: Full-Time | Hourly | Non-Exempt
Pay Range: $18.00 – $32.00 per hour (DOE)
Shift: Monday – Friday | Day Shift (Night shift coverage 1 week per month)
Overtime: As needed
Experience Level: Mid-Level (2+ years CNC machining experience)
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Why This Role Exists
Mayfly Outdoors continues to expand production of premium fly fishing equipment and precision-machined metal components. This CNC Machinist position supports both prototype development and steady production work, ensuring high-quality parts that go directly into finished outdoor products under brands like Abel®, Ross Reels®, Airflo®, and Dyna-King®.
This is not anonymous job shop work — the parts you machine become real consumer products used in the field.
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The Work You’ll Be Doing
In this role, you will:
- Set up and operate CNC mills and CNC lathes
- Run multi-axis machining centers for production and prototype work
- Load, run, and edit programs at the machine (G-code edits and offset adjustments)
- Select tooling, set offsets, and verify workholding
- Hold tight tolerances while maintaining production efficiency
- Perform first-article and in-process inspection using precision measuring tools
- Read and interpret blueprints, CAD models, and GD&T
- Troubleshoot machining issues and adjust feeds/speeds/offsets
- Support new product launches and process improvements
- Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance teams
- Maintain clean, organized, safe work areas
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Machines, Controls & Equipment
Machines: CNC Mills & CNC Lathes (multi-axis capable), Mori and Multis machinery
Programming: G-Code editing at the machine
ERP Systems: NetSuite, Infor
Inspection Tools: Calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, height gauges, dial indicators
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Materials You’ll Work With
- Aluminum
- Stainless Steel
- Titanium
- Other high-performance alloys used in outdoor equipment manufacturing
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What We’re Looking For
Required:
- 2+ years CNC machining experience
- Experience running CNC mills and/or CNC lathes
- Multi-axis machining exposure
- Ability to read blueprints and understand GD&T
- Strong knowledge of tooling, speeds, feeds, and offsets
- Proficiency with precision measuring tools
- Reliable, safety-minded, and team-oriented
Preferred:
- Experience editing G-code at the machine
- Experience with Mori or Multis equipment
- Production machining experience in consumer products or precision manufacturing
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Why Machinists Like Working Here
- Stable OEM production environment
- Clean, organized machining department
- Work on premium outdoor products — not anonymous parts
- Steady weekday schedule
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience
- Opportunity to grow into advanced setup or programming responsibilities
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Pay, Benefits & Schedule
Pay Range: $18.00 – $32.00 per hour (DOE)
Classification: Hourly | Non-Exempt | Full-Time
Schedule:
Monday – Friday (Day Shift)
Night shift coverage required approximately 1 week per month
Overtime available as production demands require
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Fields of study
- CNC
- Machining
- Robotics
Years of experience
- 1 - 2 years of experience
Salary range
- Hourly
Required skills
- Okuma
- Mastercam
- Haas
- Aluminum
- Titanium
CAM Software Experience
- Mastercam
- SolidCAM
- CAMWorks
Machine Type Programming Experience
- Lathe
- Lathe w/ Milling (Mill Turn)
- 3 Axis Milling / Router
- 4/5 Axis Milling / Router
