Lead 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) + sign on bonus offered

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 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.

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) 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 Materials You'll Work With Stainless Steel Aluminum Titanium Similar high-performance alloys 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) 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 Pay, Benefits & Schedule Pay Range: $23.00 - $38.00 per hour (DOE) + sign on bonus offered Benefits Include: Medical benefits Paid Time Off Sick Pay Retirement plan options Schedule: Monday - Friday

Overtime available as needed