ARMORER TECH 1

DANIEL DEFENSE LLC•Black Creek, GA

80d

About The Position

The Armorer Technician 1 works in the Build Division’s Manufacturing department at Daniel Defense. The role applies Armorer 3-level firearms assembly expertise while developing foundational skills in assembly-line technology. Under general supervision and with guidance from senior Armory Technicians, the technician learns to set up, maintain, and support programming for assembly technologies such as laser machines, presses, conveyor systems, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and Optical Character Recognition (OCR) systems. The position supports production quality, safety, documentation, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment. Duties may change at management’s discretion, and employees may be assigned to other departments, functional groups, or shifts as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Demonstrated competency at the Daniel Defense Armorer 3 level and proven firearms assembly expertise to that standard.
Deep familiarity with build-line processes, quality standards, and tooling.
Ability to assist in diagnosing and resolving basic technical issues with assembly equipment.
Strong communication skills for collaborating with team members and management.
Willingness to work varying shifts as necessary and adapt to changing production needs.
Knowledge of safety standards and willingness to wear required personal protective equipment.
Demonstrated ability to recognize and work in accordance with company values.
Ability to lift and carry awkward items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform intermittent standing, walking, sitting, and bending throughout the workday.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment around machinery, noise, chemicals, lights, and lasers.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment as required by the position or company policy.

Nice To Haves

0–2 years of technical training in mechanical, electrical, or automation systems.
Certification in mechanical, electrical, or automation systems.
Entry-level familiarity with automated assembly-line technology and willingness to learn equipment programming and maintenance under supervision.

Responsibilities

Apply knowledge of Daniel Defense firearms assembly processes to support and maintain assembly-line technologies.
Perform basic setup and maintenance of laser machines, presses, and conveyor systems under general supervision.
Assist with and learn to program MES, laser machines, and OCR systems under the guidance of senior Armory Technicians.
Ensure tooling is available, maintained in good working condition, and calibrated as necessary to meet production and quality standards.
Conduct tests and adjustments to support the assembly line and maintain product quality.
Help identify and resolve minor equipment breakdowns; escalate moderate or complex issues to senior technicians.
Follow operational standards and safety protocols, and help develop and maintain accurate compliance and quality-control documentation.
Assist in training and supporting team members in the use of assembly technologies.
Demonstrate commitment to and leadership of environmental health and safety principles, policies, and procedures.
Contribute to continuous improvement in Safety, 6S, Quality, Delivery, and Productivity.
Contribute to company standards for integrity, safety, fair and equitable treatment, and a positive work environment.
Perform other responsibilities as management deems appropriate or necessary.