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

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;
• Intermediate level knowledge of shotscope software application, preferred;
• Current knowledge of new production equipment/machinery/products 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 (32, 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 perso

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.

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.