Description

Gunsmith 

Department: Sales Division:  Warranty 

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 the Gunsmith, you will be responsible for the functions outlined below 

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for demonstrating commitment to and leadership of environmental health and safety principles, policies and procedures.
• Repair and modify firearms to blueprint and customer specifications
• Use hand tools and machines such as grinders, planers, and millers
• May convert outdated rifles to current standards, or adapt factory-made rifles to the special needs of customers
• Preform function and accuracy testing on firearms
• Conduct preventative maintenance and cleaning on firearms
• Document warranty claims and repairs
• Assist the sales, marketing, and engineering teams with gunsmithing needs
• Observe and assist with customer communication to troubleshoot issues and find a solution 
• Work directly with retailers to troubleshoot and fix range rental firearms
• Clear and concise communication to the customer on the root cause and detailed corrective action.
• Advise the quality and manufacturing teams on common warranty issues
• Expected to be a contributor to the company standards on high integrity, safety, fair and equitable treatment and a positive work environment
• Participates in the company's efforts to continuously improve in Safety, 6S, Quality, Delivery and Productivity
• Other responsibilities as deemed appropriate or necessary by management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Technical two year gunsmithing degree or a combination of related experience, education and/or training to sufficiently and successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 
• High degree of experience in how to handle and operate firearms
• Understand the various assembly requirements for handguns, rifles, and shotguns
• Must be able to attach optical sights, pistol grips, and recoil pads, barrels, and any other accessories in accordance with manufacturer instructions 
• Considerable time spent doing practical shop work, which covers parts design, barrel fitting, soldering, and welding, and 
• Experience with grinders, drill presses, lathes, saws, drills and various metal working tools.

• Demonstrated ability to work in accordance with our Company Values.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and carry awkward items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting and bending throughout the workday.
• Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment, to include working in and around machinery, exposure to noise and chemicals, lights/lasers, etc.
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protection Equipment as required by your position and/or Company policy.
• Travel up to 5% of the year

Daniel Defense is an EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability employer and promotes a "Drug-Free Workplace."

Note:  The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to the job.  This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this job.  Responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of the employer and do not establish a contract of employment Daniel Defense is an at-will employer.

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