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- Full-time
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- $20.21 to $31.73 CAD / hour
- Full-time
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Dynacast

Setup Technician / Tool Setter

710 Neal Dr, Peterborough, ON, K9J 6X7, Canada

$20.21 to $31.73 CAD / hour · Full-time

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Job details

Pay: $20.21 to $31.73 CAD / hour
Job type: Full-time
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 10, 2026

Original job description

Company Profile

Dynacast Peterborough is known for its multi-slide technology, standard die casting with integrated automation, and IMA (Injected Metal Assembly) precision zinc manufacturing. IMA offers a unique process where precision tooling is combined with metal alloys and is used to join multiple components into a ready-to-use assembly with a single operation. Dynacast Peterborough is dedicated to designing, building, manufacturing, and delivering quality die cast components. Below are additional details about what is offered at the Peterborough location:

40 multi-slide proprietary zinc die casting machines ranging from 12 to 21 tons
Five multi-slide proprietary zinc die casting machines ranging from 70 to 200 tons
Injected Metal Assembly (IMA) up to one ton
Precision tool building with in-house capabilities
Design, prototyping, and modeling services
Wide range of finishing surfaces available including tumbling, polishing, shot blasting and thermal de-burring
Cosmetic or protective coating equipment either through certified suppliers or in-house
Wide range of secondary operations including CNC machining, tapping, reaming, and drilling

About the Role:

This position exists in order to effectively and efficiently set up, operate and maintain die cast machines in our Conventional or Multi-Slide departments (zinc) or Aluminum. The Setup Technician will maintain the equipment in optimum operable condition at all times to support improved uptime and consistent high quality casting production to customer specifications to enable customer delivery commitments to be met.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

To set-up new, daily run and test modified dies. Monitor and modify/repair production equipment/tool fixtures as needed to develop set-up instructions that achieve repeatedly consistent, high quality castings to customer specifications, at the cycle time quoted the customer. Ensure sufficient spare parts on hand to maintain the equipment in optimum operable and safe conditions at all times to minimize downtime/lost production to the Company.

Review and interpret drawings, follow production set-up sheet specifications to set-up and disassemble casting machines, determine proper die type, monitor machine operation and casting quality throughout the process, adjust/modify as needed to achieve desired run speed and use appropriate measuring tools to ensure compliance to strict tolerances;
Perform basic/intermediate mechanical repairs on all DCM and related auxiliary equipment, i.e. change operating heads, goosenecks, nozzle bodies, nozzle heaters etc.
Identify future parts needs and promptly inform Purchasing of requirements to maintain a sufficient inventory of spare parts;
Troubleshoot machine breakdown/problems, consult with Operator, review past machine number file and maintenance records to identify any recurring problems and root cause;
Determine need to implement short term versus long term repairs to get machine running as quickly as possible, implement required corrective action(s), and keep the Supervisor and/or Operator aware of repair status;
Remove and store die and end of run samples, report any tool related problems, record data, and sign off data/documentation where required;
Work with Toolmaker to resolve die related problems, closely monitor casting quality of re-set dies, troubleshoot/adjust process, initiate corrective action ticket(s) where required, and document modifications required to achieve quality compliance;
Set-up machine as per instructions, determine proper die/grippers/trim press, monitor machine operation and casting quality throughout the process, troubleshoot/adjust/modify as needed to achieve desired run speed, and notify Technician of any repair/replacement issues unable to be resolved;
Visually inspect castings for non-conformances, and complete first offs, end of runs, and puck samples, with required documentation;
Distribute quality approved parts to the required location, continue monitoring production run, and provide Q.A. with end of run samples and documentation.

To perform Preventative Maintenance (P.M.) tasks, housekeeping and miscellaneous duties to support manufacturing requirements at the desired run speed, with minimum machine downtime, to produce high quality castings to customer specifications, at the least possible cost to the Company.

Conduct ongoing mechanical Preventative Maintenance on die cast machines, when required;
Assist with the 'on the job' orientation of new Operators as needed;
Provide relief to General labourers or Pot Fillers as required;
Attend shift meetings as needed;
Maintain a clean and tidy work area at all times and report any potentially hazardous /unsafe conditions.

To control calibration of machines and maintain equipment set-up files to meet the current quality management system requirements to ensure product meets specifications.

To work collaboratively with Design Engineering to improve fixtures, tooling and equipment design/capabilities.

Set-up and run experimental prototype parts, and notify the Design Department of any deficiencies/malfunctions or design problems;
Advise Engineering on new tooling designs regarding ergonomic issues, machine capabilities/limitations, cost/productivity improvements, and possible corrective actions.

Education & Experience Required:

First consideration will be given to individuals with a minimum of Grade 12 (Technical) education and a Certificate of Qualification as an Industrial Millwright.
Second consideration will be given to individuals with a minimum of Grade 12 (Technical) education and a Certificate of Qualification in a recognized mechanical trade i.e. Certified Mechanic.
Third consideration will be given to individuals with a two or three year mechanical trade related college diploma or university degree and a minimum of two years direct, hands-on mechanical work experience;
Certified Overhead Crane Operator;
Previous experience setting-up and operating an die cast machine or injection molding machine;
Previous Quality Assurance experience an asset;
Previous experience safely operating a pallet truck preferred.

Skills & Knowledge Required:

Advanced level skill and knowledge of set-up techniques and tolerances; knowledge of automatic equipment set-up and maintenance procedures;
Advanced level skill and working knowledge of conventional die cast machines or injection molding machines preferred;
Advanced level mechanical aptitude skills;
Intermediate level blueprint/drawings reading and interpretation;
Intermediate level working knowledge of Programmable Logic Control (PLC) functions and setting of pneumatic switches, preferred;
Ability to use and complete conversions in both metric and imperial measurement systems.

Dynacast Ltd. is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should any applicant require accommodation through the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources in your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest in the role, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

Days, Afternoons, Nights
Monday to Friday (37.5 or 40 hours per week)

Ability to commute/relocate:

Peterborough, ON K9J6X7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work

Work Location: In person

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Responsibilities

The Setup Technician is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining die cast machines to ensure consistent high-quality production. They must perform mechanical repairs, troubleshoot equipment issues, and collaborate with engineering to improve tooling and fixture designs.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Grade 12 education and a Certificate of Qualification as an Industrial Millwright or a recognized mechanical trade. A minimum of two years of hands-on mechanical experience is required for those without a trade certification.

Skills

Die casting
Tool setting
Mechanical repair
Blueprint reading
Preventative maintenance
Troubleshooting
Quality assurance
PLC functions
Pneumatic switches
Industrial millwright
Machine operation
Precision tooling
Measurement systems
Injection molding

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Keywords

Die casting
Multi-slide technology
Injected Metal Assembly
Industrial Millwright
Mechanical trade
Tooling
CNC machining
Preventative maintenance
PLC
Pneumatic switches
Quality assurance
Blueprint interpretation
Prototyping
Injection molding
Overhead crane
Manufacturing
Engineering
Technical education
Mechanical aptitude
Metric and imperial measurement

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