Die Casting Setup Technician & Tooling Specialist

Dynacast; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Dynacast Peterborough is seeking a Setup Technician to set up, operate, and maintain die cast machines in Conventional or Multi-Slide departments. You will ensure equipment uptime, high-quality castings, and on-time delivery per customer specs.

The role requires formal technical education and hands-on mechanical experience with die cast or injection molding equipment. Strong problem-solving and collaboration with Design Engineering are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 (Technical) with Millwright certificate.
• Grade 12 (Technical) with recognized mechanical trade certificate preferred.
• Two-year mechanical trade college diploma or university degree with two years of hands-on mechanical work experience.
• Certified Overhead Crane Operator.

Responsibilities

• Set up new, daily run and test modified dies; monitor quality and cycle time per customer specs.
• Interpret drawings, set up/disassemble machines, select proper die type and ensure tolerances.
• Perform basic/intermediate mechanical repairs on die cast and related equipment.
• Identify spare parts needs and inform Purchasing to maintain inventory.
• Troubleshoot machine issues, determine repair actions, and keep supervision informed.
• Maintain calibration and setup files to meet quality management requirements.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering to improve fixtures, tooling and equipment design.

Skills

Set-up techniques

Die cast machines

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

PLC knowledge

Metric/imperial conversion

Education

Grade 12 Technical + Millwright certificate

Grade 12 Technical + certified mechanical trade

2-year mechanical trade college diploma or degree + 2 years hands-on work

Certified Overhead Crane Operator

Job description

Dynacast Peterborough is seeking a Setup Technician to set up, operate, and maintain die cast machines in Conventional or Multi-Slide departments. You will ensure equipment uptime, high-quality castings, and on-time delivery per customer specs.

The role requires formal technical education and hands-on mechanical experience with die cast or injection molding equipment. Strong problem-solving and collaboration with Design Engineering are essential.