WINSTON CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Employment at R.L. Winston Rod Co. & Bauer Fly Reels
At Winston & Bauer, we refuse to compromise on quality and performance, and have a true passion for doing things the right way. Since 1929, Winston has made not only immaculate fly rods, but – most importantly – rods with effortless power and intuitive feel that’s best described as “soul.” Our company’s history isn’t just marked by dates, but by innovations. For over 90 years, Winston has been responsible for some of the most groundbreaking advances in fly rod performance and we are committed to remaining an industry leader. For the past 45 years, our rod shop has been in Twin Bridges, MT – minutes away from the hallowed waters of the Ruby, Beaverhead, Big Hole, and Jefferson Rivers. Bauer Fly Reels has also been headquartered in Twin Bridges since 2016 and shares the philosophy of innovation and prioritizing performance. Our environment and small-town culture are the foundation of our authenticity, integrity, and resourcefulness. We’re a small-town company doing big things on the world fly-fishing stage.
ROD PRODUCTION
We are always excited to find qualified employees to join the rod production team at our facility in Twin Bridges. These are full time positions, Monday through Friday, and entail working in the departments / processes involved in fly rod production.
Job Expectations:
- Maintain Winston’s high quality standards
- Meet or exceed production goals
- A team player and self-starter
- Comprehensive job and product knowledge after initial on-the-job training
- Ability to work independently, take initiative and suggest process improvements when appropriate
Company benefits
- Competitive wages
- Health Insurance
- 401(k) program
- 10 paid holidays per year
- 10 paid vacation days per year
- Significant discounts on Winston fly rods and Bauer fly reels
- Opportunity for other outdoor industry discounts
- Opportunity to represent the company at fly-fishing and outdoor shows
- Live and work in SW Montana – surrounded by world-class fly fishing and recreational opportunities
- Fun events throughout the year
The successful candidate should be detail orientated, a quick learner and excited to become a Winston craftsman.
To apply for this position, please email your resume to info@winstonrods.com or if you would prefer to fill out an application you can download our Winston Job Application Form.
OTHER CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
If you are interested in other job opportunities at Winston, you are welcome to submit a resume and cover letter by email to info@winstonrods.com
About R.L. Winston Rod Company
The RL Winston Rod Company designs and manufactures the world’s leading fly rods from its headquarters in Twin Bridges, Montana. There, we also design and hand-assemble industry-leading Bauer fly reels and sell our new exceptional premium polarized Winston sunglasses and other accessories.
We sell to the best specialty flyfishing retail shops around the world, and our success is derived from an uncompromising commitment to creating the world’s leading fly rods, fly reels, and polarized sunglasses to excel in all flyfishing situations.
For more information about Winston fly rods, Bauer fly reels, and the new Winston polarized sunglasses, see our website at www.winstonrods.com.
