MACHINIST 1 - D Shift (Thur​/Fri​/Sat - 700pm to 730am) Aluminium

At Daniel Defense Only the Best Build the Best… Daniel Defense engineers and manufactures the world’s finest weapon systems and accessories. Our mission to “
Honor God and Defend Freedom
” is accomplished by serving customers and providing top quality solutions to our military, law enforcement and civilians that are seeking premium firearms for home defense, hunting, and sport shooting. As a Machinist 1, you will be responsible for the functions outlined below:

• Conforms to and operates within the framework of all applicable operator work instructions, SOPs, quality, and safety procedures.
• Maintain proper housekeeping of work area;
  Keep all machines, tools, and equipment and work surfaces free of oil, grease, etc.
• This job is mainly one of maintaining cell productivity by troubleshooting production problems and performing proven setups under the guidance of Manufacturing Engineer and/or Supervisor as well as a willingness to operate machinery as necessary.
• Proficient at the operation of all machines and processes in Cell.
• Make offsets to tools to produce good parts.
• Preset tools as needed; calibrate probes and tool setter.
• Actively contribute to process improvement in assigned areas
• Inspect parts fully after a tool or program change.
• Clear and correct common machine alarms including Automatic Tool Changer alarms.
• Troubleshoot machine issues affecting part production or quality.
• Assist and monitor process flow to meet production requirements set by Cell Supervisor.
• Perform repetitive inspection of parts using precision instruments such as micrometers, height gages, calipers and indicators.
• Assist with training machine operators in the performance of their assigned duties.
• Reports to a Cell Supervisor or other production manager.
• Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Other responsibilities as deemed appropriate or necessary by management.
• 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 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.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); with 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. Two-year technical degree or approved apprenticeship in related coursework (i.e. computer numeric control mill or lathe) is a plus.
• Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job.
• Works within established procedures associated with the specific job function under immediate supervision.
• Has knowledge of metalworking tools, work holding and other common concepts, practices and procedures within the field.
• Teamwork and the ability to cooperate and work proactively with others is a must.
• Working knowledge of GD&T, machine tool programming languages (G & M codes) and blueprint reading.
• Must be able to interpret machine tool programming languages (such as G & M codes) to anticipate machine action, to use “Distance to Go”, and to use feed rate and spindle speed overrides to perform troubleshooting and changeovers.
• Know how to identify which tools create which features in a given process.
• Ability to identify source of visual or dimensional defects and correct them.
• Know how to properly assemble tooling for a specific purpose.
• How to align center-cutting tools to a part feature.
• Understand the basics of work holding and tool clamping.
• Align work holding or adjust work coordinates for proper machine function.
• How to use a test indicator to align work machine axes within acceptable limits.
• Understanding of basic programming strategies.
• Be able to recognize when something is wrong with a process or product and troubleshoot.
• Must be able to manage time efficiently.
• Great attention to detail and excellent record keeping skills.
• Self-motivated; willing to put in…