Anodize Technician

Mayfly Outdoors; Montrose (CO); On-site; USD 48,712,000 - 55,875,000; Full time

Job summary

Mayfly Outdoors is seeking an Anodizer in Montrose, Colorado. This hands-on position moves parts through anodizing, ensuring precise timing, chemical balance, and correct finishes. Training is provided and safety is a priority.

The role runs Monday–Friday, 6:00am–2:30pm with pay from $17.00 to $19.50 per hour. Prior anodizing experience is a plus but not required; strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented mindset with real consequences for misses.
• Strong timeline awareness; sequencing depends on timing.
• Commitment to safety around hazardous chemicals and compliance with protocols.
• Comfort working with hands and standing through a shift.

Responsibilities

• Process production parts through anodizing line with precise timing and sequencing.
• Handle chemicals with proper safety precautions every time.
• Perform titrations and testing to maintain chemical levels within spec.
• Follow exact recipes for cleaning, etching, and rinsing in correct order.
• Select appropriate racks by size, shape, and volume of parts.
• Move racks between tanks to avoid cross-contamination.
• Inspect anodized parts for defects and finish quality.
• Run quality checks throughout the process, not just at end.
• Maintain a clean, Hazard-free work area and report spills per safety protocols.
• Operate forklifts, hoists, and hand/power tools safely.
• Transport goods between buildings and log daily work in ERP system.
• Provide support elsewhere in Production when needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Timeline awareness

Safety protocols

Hand/eye coordination

Manual dexterity

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Willingness to learn

Job description

Mayfly Outdoors is the steward of some of the most iconic brands in fly fishing, including Ross Reels, Abel Reels, Airflo, Airlite, Renzetti, Dyna-King, and C-Tech Fly Fishing Gear. We are trusted by anglers around the world for craftsmanship that honors the water.

Where Precision Meets Chemistry

At Mayfly Outdoors, every finished part that makes it into an angler's hands has been through a process where nothing is left to chance. For some of our products an important process runs through our anodizing line, and we're looking for an Anodizer who takes it just as seriously as we do.

This is hands-on, detail-driven work. You'll be moving parts through a carefully controlled sequence of chemical baths, testing and adjusting chemical levels, and making sure every rack, every color, and every finish hits the mark. If you're the type of person who follows a recipe exactly, watches the clock, and double-checks your work without being asked, you'll fit right in here.

What You'll Be Doing

• Processing production parts through the anodizing line, timing and sequencing each step precisely
• Handling chemicals with proper safety precautions, every time, no exceptions
• Performing titrations and testing to keep chemical levels within spec
• Following exact product recipes for cleaning, etching, and rinsing, in the correct order
• Selecting the right holding racks for size, shape, and volume of parts
• Moving racks carefully between process tanks to avoid cross-contamination
• Inspecting anodized parts for defects such as air bubbles or uneven finish
• Running quality checks throughout the process, not just at the end
• Keeping the work area clean and free of hazardous conditions
• Immediately reporting and addressing any spills or mishaps per safety protocols
• Operating forklifts, hoists, and hand/power tools safely and correctly
• Transporting goods between buildings and completing daily work in our ERP system
• Assisting elsewhere in Production when business needs arise

What You Bring

• A detail-oriented mindset — in this role, small misses have real consequences
• Strong timeline awareness; each step in the process depends on timing done right
• Respect for safety protocols around hazardous chemicals, without shortcuts
• Comfort working with your hands and staying on your feet through a shift
• Basic computer skills
• Good communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Anodizing experience is a plus, but not required — we'll train the right person
• Why Mayfly Outdoors?
• Hands-on training in a specialized skill
• A team that values safety, quality, and getting it right
• A front-row seat to how quality gear actually gets made

Full-Time Position

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00am–2:30pm (schedule may shift based on business needs)

Pay: $17.00 - $19.50/hourly

Ready to Get to Work?

If you take pride in doing precise, careful work and want to build real expertise in a specialized trade, we'd love to hear from you.