About this role
Company ProfileDynacast 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 tonsFive multi-slide proprietary zinc die casting machines ranging from 70 to 200 tonsInjected Metal Assembly (IMA) up to one tonPrecision tool building with in-house capabilitiesDesign, prototyping, and modeling servicesWide range of finishing surfaces available including tumbling, polishing, shot blasting and thermal de-burringCosmetic or protective coating equipment either through certified suppliers or in-houseWide range of secondary operations including CNC machining, tapping, reaming, and drillingAbout the Role: The Tool & Die Maker will repair, assemble, and/or rebuild die cast components/tooling to meet or exceed functional run capability and safety requirements, and produce castings that meet customer specifications and delivery commitments.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Complete high-level complexity set-ups and toolmaking activities, and coordinate required manufacturing/processing activities to build, repair, assemble, and/or rebuild tooling to specifications within identified timelines, to meet production and customer needs.
- Review product/assembly/blueprint/drawings, determine, plan, and coordinate tooling movement through required sequence(s) of operations, and complete complex set-up and machining operations required to produce work piece to prescribed tolerances, dimensions, and finish;Conduct required inspection and measurement activities to verify conformance of machined parts to specifications, hand and machine fit die parts to precise dimensions, and disposition component/tooling for heat treat, when required;Expedite heat treated components through required machining and cavity center operations to fit the die/tool, verify cavity conformance to customer print and cavity layout;Update blueprints and communicate with Designers/support staff regarding required design modifications;Assemble and fit/adjust die/tooling to extremely tight drawing specifications/tolerances, prepare for first testing, and complete required documentation;Provide technical assistance/guidance as required throughout the initial testing and inspection of castings, and provide required input/assistance to troubleshoot and coordinate implementation of corrective actions;Monitor action outcomes, document completed rework, update prints and complete revision requests, and where required, record labour hours and prepare tooling to ship to production plants;Analyze tooling problems and inspection reports, and communicate any input regarding corrective actions with the appropriate individuals/departments;Troubleshoot customer casting-related issues to determine appropriate corrective actions, and monitor impact of actions implemented to resolve issue;Detect and highlight design improvement opportunities, and modify engineering documents as required to improve clarity and manufacturing efficiency.
- Perform routine operations and Preventative Maintenance (P.M.) functions to support efficient machine and department operations.
- Maintain production tools;Maintain adequate spare parts and initiate required documentation to requisition parts as needed;Provide guidance/support to junior peers, apprentices, and other personnel as needed;Conduct all scheduled P.M. activities, record and maintain completed activities records, and initiate machine/tooling/technology continuous improvement opportunities;Attend communication, Engi