Posted 10 days ago
Machinist
@ Dynacast
Peterborough, Ontario
Overview
Dynacast is hiring a full-time Machinist at its Peterborough plant to operate conventional machining equipment and produce die components, tool renewal parts, fixturing and injection unit repairs. The role involves blueprint-driven precision machining to tight tolerances, in-process inspection, and preventative maintenance. The posting states a days/afternoons Monday-Friday schedule, in-person work, and health, dental, life and disability coverage.
Pay:
$30.81–$39.05 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Operate mills, lathes, grinders and hones to print specifications
- Read blueprints and set up machines and work pieces
- Inspect parts at each stage with measuring tools
- Make special tool bits, cutters, gauges and fixtures
- Perform preventative maintenance and clean the shop
Requirements summary:
- Certificate of Qualification as a Machinist, or Grade 12 with eight years' precision machining experience
- Or mechanical engineering technician diploma with three years' precision machining experience
- Intermediate blueprint reading
- Intermediate trigonometry and metric/imperial conversion
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-27
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-28
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-28
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Experience | 8+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Certificate of Qualification as a Machinist |
| Education | Trade certificate (preferred), High school (required), College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Mechanical Engineering Technology |
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Dynacast
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The leading global manufacturer of precision components using proprietary die casting technology and tooling techniques.
Full company description
Dynacast, a Form Technologies company, works with organizations all over the world, helping bring their ideas to life with the highest quality die cast components on the planet. Customers can come from virtually any industry—consumer electronics, automotive, healthcare, or any other where only the very best is good enough. And each benefits from our 80+ years of experience pioneering the techniques and technologies that have redefined the industry. It means that every customer receives insight and expertise that adds value at every stage of the design and die cast manufacturing process. It’s why today, across multiple industries and multiple geographies, Dynacast is the name synonymous with precision engineered metal components. Dynacast's commitment to quality and compliance is unwavering. Our dedication to meeting the highest regulatory and quality standards is evident in the numerous certifications Dynacast has earned, including ISO 14001, ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and ITAR. Please visit dynacast.com to learn more.
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- 195 Corporate Drive, Elgin, Illinois 60123, US
- 185 Avenue du Voyageur, Pointe-Claire, Quebec H9R 6B2, CA
- 710 Neal Drive, Peterborough, Ontario K9J 6X7, CA
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- Business categories
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- Automotive
- Industrial
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- Product Design
- Precision Medicine
- Manufacturing
- Consumer Electronics
- Other recorded names
- Dynacast
- Dynacast International
- Specialties
- Zinc die casting
- Aluminum die casting
- Magnesium die casting
- ITAR
- ISO 9001
- IATF 16949
- and ISO 14001
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Dynacast, a Form Technologies company, works with organizations all over the world, helping bring their ideas to life with the highest quality die cast components on the planet. Customers can come from virtually any industry—consumer electronics, automotive, healthcare, or any other where only the very best is good enough. And each benefits from our 80+ years of experience pioneering the techniques and technologies…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Manufacturing |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Elgin, Illinois |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1936 |
| Specialties | Zinc die castingAluminum die castingMagnesium die castingITARISO 9001IATF 16949and ISO 14001 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 10 |
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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:
The Machinist will efficiently, effectively and precisely operate conventional machining equipment (Mill, Lathe, horizontal and vertical Hone, Lap, Centreless Grinder, Universal Cylindrical Grinder, Surface Grinder, J1G Grinder, Heat Treat Furnaces, other hand tools and all future machines) to produce die components, machine and tool renewal parts, fixturing, assembly and repairs of injection unit assemblies.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Operating required machining equipment to produce components, machine and tool renewal parts, and fixturing, and assemble and repair all injection unit assemblies to print specifications and tolerances, to meet production needs and customer delivery commitments.
- Thoroughly review Engineering drawings and sketches/blueprints, identify and obtain type of material, manufacturing method, required dimensions, specific sizes and tolerances, and determine if estimate can be achieved;
- Calculate work piece set-up to achieve design features, and determine machine parameters required to achieve maximum metal removal, best possible finish, and size and tool life;
- Stage work piece, establish the zero datum point to set the tool, and machine through the various stages and operations;
- Visually inspect and use appropriate measuring tools at various stages of machining process to ensure dimensional compliance, document data, input work hours into system to close, and physically move the product to the next operation/station, as required;
- Consult with the Toolmaker/Designer/Engineering and/or Supervisor to resolve machining/operations issues identified that may impact quality part production, revise set-up and machining programs as required, and identify and document modifications to improve productivity, reliability and safety of the product or process;
- Make, grind, dress and sharpen any special tool bits, tool bits, cutters, boring tools, etc. as required for odd shapes and special applications;
- Notify Planners or Program Managers of issues regarding meeting timelines and identified priorities.
To perform miscellaneous routine operations and Preventative Maintenance (P.M.) functions to support efficient machine and department operations.
- Make gauges and fixtures as required;
- Suggest, implement and document modifications to improve productivity, reliability and safety of component/part manufacturing;
- Clean and organize department/shop equipment, complete P.M. activities, and ensure documentation of completed activities;
- Stamp and clean new die parts;
- Complete basic clerical duties as required.
Education & Experience:
- Certificate of Qualification as a Machinist; OR
- Minimum Grade 12; AND
- Minimum of eight (8) years' trade-related precision (+/- .0002", .005mm) machining experience, preferably within an ISO certified manufacturing environment; OR
- 2 year Mechanical Engineering Technician Diploma; AND
- Minimum of three (3) years' trade-related precision (+/- .0002", .005mm) machining experience preferably within an ISO certified manufacturing environment.
Skills & Knowledge Required:
- Intermediate level blueprint, engineering drawings reading and interpretation;
- Proficiency and working knowledge of workshop/machining practices/procedures governing all phases of job specific machine/equipment operation;
- Intermediate level working knowledge of trigonometry and mathematical functions/calculations;
- Ability to use and complete conversions in both metric and imperial measurement systems;
Work Location: In person
Shift Work Required: Days/Afternoons Monday-Friday
Please note: All job postings at Dynacast Ltd. are to fill existing vacancies within the Company.
Dynacast does not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the applicant screening process. Applications are reviewed by a member of our Human Resources team.
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