Metron Machining

🔎 At a glance

Company Name: Metron Machining
Location: Lakewood, Colorado
Shop Type: Precision CNC Contract Manufacturer
Industries Served: Aerospace • Defense • Space • Energy
Production Style: Prototypes • Low-Volume Production • Automated Production
Machining Capabilities: CNC Milling • Multi-Axis Machining • 5-Axis Machining
Materials: Aluminum • Stainless Steel • Titanium • Inconel • Nickel Alloys
Programming Software: Mastercam
Quality & Compliance: ITAR Registered • AS9100-Aligned Processes • CMMC Ready

🏭 About Metron Machining

Metron Machining is a precision CNC manufacturer in Lakewood, Colorado, specializing in complex 5-axis milling for aerospace, defense, space, and energy programs.

The company was built around a straightforward idea: reliable machining should come from disciplined systems, not last-minute heroics. Every setup, toolpath, inspection step, and production handoff is approached with repeatability and documentation in mind.

Metron produces tight-tolerance components from aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, Inconel, and other nickel-based alloys. Its work ranges from one-off prototypes and post-machining of metal additive components to repeat production. Typical tolerances reach ±0.0005", with tighter requirements supported when needed.

The shop combines advanced multi-axis machining with Mastercam programming, in-process probing, CMM verification, documented first-article inspection, and complete material traceability. Before machining begins, the team reviews materials, tolerances, part geometry, workholding, and manufacturability to reduce surprises once a job reaches the floor.

Metron’s culture emphasizes precision, transparency, accountability, and teamwork. Employees are expected to identify problems early, communicate clearly, and document what they learn so the next setup is stronger. The company describes this approach as “calm urgency”—moving quickly and deliberately without creating unnecessary chaos.

For machinists who enjoy technically challenging work and take pride in establishing dependable processes, Metron offers the opportunity to contribute directly to mission-critical manufacturing.

👍 Why you’ll like working here

Metron is a strong fit for machinists who want more responsibility than simply loading parts and pressing cycle start.

Experienced machinists have ownership of complete setups, tooling, workholding, offsets, first articles, process stability, and production handoffs. You will work on complex parts where sound judgment and attention to detail make a measurable difference.

The available schedules are also a major advantage. First and second shifts operate four 10-hour days, while the weekend shift works three 12-hour days and is paid for 40 hours. Second- and weekend-shift machinists receive significant independence and are trusted to resolve most normal machining issues without constant supervision.

Other reasons to consider Metron include:

• Complex multi-axis and 5-axis milling work
• Four-day and three-day workweek options
• Prototype through production manufacturing
• Aerospace, defense, space, and energy components
• Challenging materials and tight tolerances
• Meaningful setup and process ownership
• Mastercam programming exposure
• Organized, documentation-driven manufacturing
• A culture that values accountability over ego
• Employer-paid health insurance options and competitive PTO

⚙️ What you’ll be working on

Metron manufactures complex, tight-tolerance components for programs where quality, traceability, and reliable delivery genuinely matter.

Depending on the position, your work may include:

• Setting up and operating multi-axis and 5-axis CNC mills
• Reviewing Mastercam-generated programs and toolpaths
• Selecting tooling, fixtures, workholding, and probing strategies
• Producing and inspecting first articles
• Adjusting speeds, feeds, offsets, and machining parameters
• Troubleshooting chatter, dimensional drift, tool wear, and finish problems
• Working with aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, Inconel, and nickel alloys
• Holding typical tolerances of ±0.0005"
• Supporting prototypes, repeat production, and metal-additive post-machining
• Documenting setups so successful processes can be repeated
• Collaborating with Programming, Quality, Engineering, and Operations
• Completing in-process inspection and preparing jobs for CMM verification

This is precision machining built around repeatable processes—not undocumented tribal knowledge.

⭐ Shop highlights

• Advanced multi-axis and 5-axis CNC milling
• Four-day first- and second-shift schedules
• Weekend shift works 36 hours and receives 40 hours of pay
• Aerospace, defense, space, and energy programs
• Prototype through automated production
• Typical tolerances of ±0.0005"
• Mastercam programming and toolpath optimization
• In-process probing and CMM inspection
• ITAR-registered manufacturing environment
• 99% of qualifying employee health premium paid by Metron

🛠️ Machines & technology

CNC milling

• Multi-axis CNC machining centers
• True simultaneous 5-axis contouring
• Machining capacity up to 20" × 20" × 30"
• In-process probing and rigid-fixturing systems

Programming & production technology

• Mastercam CAD/CAM software
• Design-for-manufacturability review
• Toolpath and machining-process optimization
• Metal additive component post-machining
• ProShop ERP production workflows
• Automated production processes

Metron’s technology is supported by detailed setup documentation, process control, and coordination between Machining, Programming, Quality, and Operations.

📏 Quality & inspection

Metron uses AS9100-aligned processes, documented first-article inspection, CMM verification, in-process probing, and complete traceability from raw material through shipment. The company is ITAR registered and aligns its data-security practices with CMMC and NIST 800-171 requirements. Quality is treated as part of the machining process rather than something checked only after the part is complete. Metron Machining capabilities

💼 Current CNC career opportunities

CNC Milling Machinist II/III

Pay: $33–$37/hr DOE; up to $40/hr for a highly qualified second-shift machinist

Available schedules include:

• First shift: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM
• Second shift: Monday–Thursday, 4:00 PM–2:30 AM
• Weekend shift: Three 12-hour shifts, paid for 40 hours

CNC Machine Shop Assistant

Pay: $18–$20/hr DOE

This flexible, entry-level position supports shop organization, data entry, shipping and receiving, administrative work, and other areas of the operation. Flexible daytime hours and a four-day workweek are available.

View current opportunities and apply through hireCNC.