Tool Maintenance Technician

Dynacast; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Dynacast is seeking a qualified applicant for a full-time role focused on die maintenance in their Peterborough facility. The position involves assembling, disassembling, and repairing dies while ensuring quality standards are met. Candidates should possess a strong mechanical aptitude and prior experience in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 required.
• One year production/machine experience preferred.
• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and disassemble dies efficiently.
• Utilize ultrasonic washer unit to clean dies.
• Notify supervisors of any issues with dies.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Education

Grade 12

Tools

Lifting devices

Cranes

Fork truck

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 maintain production dies, assemble and disassemble dies and perform minor repairs.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Efficiently assemble and disassemble dies;
• Utilize ultrasonic washer unit to clean dies and components (if Die Cleaner not available);
• Work with Toolmakers to assess the condition of dies and notify the Toolroom Supervisor or Engineering Manager of any issues;
• Fit new ejector pins and grind to length;
• Polish cavity components that show signs of erosion; and
• Polish and re-seat sprue cavity inserts, when required.

Education & Experience Required:

• Minimum Grade 12;
• Minimum of one (1) year production/machine/manufacturing experience, preferably within an ISO certified manufacturing environment;
• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude;
• Previous experience using lifting devices, cranes, fork truck, etc.;
• Ability to apply practical thought processes to carry out detailed written or oral instructions;
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations;
• Strong troubleshooting capabilities, as well as the ability to diagnose problems.

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:

• 8 hour shift
• Days or Afternoons
• Monday to Friday (32-40 hours per week)

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Work Location: In person