MACHINIST 1
D Shift (Th/Fri/Sat 7pm to 730am) Steel Department - Finish Turn
Department: Manufacturing Division: Manufacturing
At Daniel Defense, Only the Best Build the Best
Daniel Defense engineers and manufactures the world's finest weapon systems and accessories. Our mission, Honor God. Defend Freedom , is accomplished by serving customers and providing top-quality solutions to our military, law enforcement, and civilian customers seeking premium firearms for home defense, hunting, and sport shooting.
As a Machinist 1, you will be responsible for the functions outlined below, maintaining cell productivity by troubleshooting production problems and performing proven setups under the guidance of Manufacturing Engineers and/or Supervisors.
Essential Functions:
• Conform to and operate within the framework of all applicable operator work instructions, SOPs, quality, and safety procedures.
• Maintain proper housekeeping of work area; keep all machines, tools, equipment, and work surfaces free of oil, grease, etc.
• Proficient at the operation of all machines and processes in the assigned cell.
• Make offsets to tools to produce good parts; preset tools as needed; calibrate probes and tool setter.
• Clear and correct common machine alarms including Automatic Tool Changer alarms.
• Troubleshoot machine issues affecting part production or quality.
• Perform repetitive inspection of parts using precision instruments such as micrometers, height gages, calipers, and indicators.
• Assist and monitor process flow to meet production requirements set by Cell Supervisor.
• Assist with training machine operators in the performance of their assigned duties.
• Responsible for demonstrating commitment to and leadership of environmental health and safety principles, policies and procedures.
• Participates in the company's efforts to continuously improve in Safety, 6S, Quality, Delivery and Productivity.
• Expected to be a contributor to the company standards on high integrity, safety, fair and equitable treatment and a positive work environment
• Other responsibilities as deemed appropriate or necessary by management.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); typically 2-4 years of prior manufacturing experience or a combination of related experience, education, and/or training to sufficiently and successfully perform the essential functions of the job. A two-year technical degree or approved apprenticeship in related coursework (i.e., CNC mill or lathe) is a plus.
• Working knowledge of GD&T, machine tool programming languages (G & M codes), and blueprint reading.
• Ability to interpret machine tool programming languages to anticipate machine action, use "Distance to Go