
Swiss Machinist
🔎At a Glance
Company: Mayfly Outdoors
Location: Montrose, CO (On-Site)
Job Type: Full-Time | Non-Exempt
Pay Range: $23.00 – $38.00 per hour (based on experience)
Shift: Monday – Friday (Shift details provided during interview)
Overtime: As needed
Experience Level: Senior (5+ years Swiss CNC experience)
Travel Requirement: Possible temporary travel to Florida for equipment transfer support
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Why This Role Exists
Mayfly Outdoors is expanding its in-house machining capabilities to support growth in precision fly fishing equipment manufacturing. This role plays a critical part in producing small, high-precision Swiss-machined components used in premium outdoor products.
As we increase capacity and prepare for equipment transitions, we are adding a skilled Swiss CNC Machinist who can take ownership of setups, process stability, and quality.
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The Work You’ll Be Doing
In this role, you will:
- Set up and operate Citizen Swiss-type CNC lathes
- Machine small-diameter precision components with tight tolerances (±0.0001” preferred)
- Edit and adjust G-code programs at the machine
- Select tooling, optimize feeds and speeds, and manage tool offsets
- Perform first article and in-process inspection using micrometers, calipers, optical comparators, and other precision measuring tools
- Troubleshoot machining and quality issues in real time
- Collaborate with Engineering and Production to improve part quality and efficiency
- Lead training for production staff on Swiss machining processes
- Develop and maintain SOPs and standardized training procedures
- Support equipment relocation, commissioning, and qualification during a planned facility transition (may include temporary travel to Florida)
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Machines, Controls & Equipment
Machines: Citizen Swiss-Type CNC Lathes (including L Series where applicable)
Controls: G-Code based controls
CAM Software (Preferred): PartMaker
Inspection Tools: Micrometers, calipers, optical comparators, precision measuring equipment
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Materials You’ll Work With
- Stainless Steel
- Aluminum
- Titanium
- Similar high-performance alloys
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What We’re Looking For
Required:
- 5+ years CNC machining experience
- Strong Swiss-type CNC lathe setup experience
- Guide bushing and Swiss machining expertise
- Ability to hold tight tolerances (±0.0001” preferred)
- Comfortable editing G-code at the machine
- Blueprint and GD&T proficiency
- Strong troubleshooting and mechanical aptitude
Preferred:
- PartMaker programming experience
- Experience with Citizen “L” series Swiss machines
- Experience in outdoor, medical, or aerospace manufacturing
- Lean manufacturing / continuous improvement experience
- Passion for fly fishing or outdoor products (a plus)
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Why Machinists Like Working Here
- Clean, organized, professional machining environment
- Stable production workload
- Opportunity to support equipment expansion and facility transition
- Real responsibility and ownership of Swiss machining processes
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Team culture focused on craftsmanship and accountability
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Pay, Benefits & Schedule
Pay Range: $23.00 – $38.00 per hour (DOE)
Benefits Include:
- Medical benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Sick Pay
- Retirement plan options
Schedule: Monday – Friday
Overtime available as needed
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Apply
Interested machinists can apply directly through hireCNC.
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Fields of study
- CNC
- Automation
- Machining
Years of experience
- 5 - 10 years of experience
Salary range
- 36-40 / hour
Required languages
- English
Required skills
- Swiss turning machine
- Aluminum
CNC Controls Experience
- Other
Machine Type Programming Experience
- Lathe
- Lathe w/ Milling (Mill Turn)
- Swiss
