Posted 11 days ago
Tool Setter
@ IMT Group
Calgary, Alberta
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Overview
IMT Group is hiring a full-time tool setter to set up and change forming and punch tools, dies and controls on production machines and keep them running to standard across the production period. The work involves reading blueprints, adjusting tooling with measuring instruments, troubleshooting jammed equipment and training other workers.
Responsibilities:
- Set up and align dies, drills, blades and guides
- Troubleshoot jammed or inoperative presses
- Change worn cutting tools and accessories
- Perform minor machine maintenance and record operating data
- Instruct other workers on machine setup
Requirements summary:
- Strong mechanical aptitude and hand-tool experience
- Read blueprints and production cards
- Solid math skills and attention to detail
- Comfort in a heavy industrial environment
- Effective teamwork and prioritization
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-15
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Job details
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
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IMT Group
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 3 |
Job description
General Description
Tool Setters are responsible for ensuring that the forming and punch tools and/or controls on a particular machine or process line are set up correctly. The main function is to ensure that all the equipment is set up correctly and that these conditions are maintained to the same standard throughout the production period. This position is also responsible for the setting and changing of tools and dies into production equipment.
Skill/Effort Requirements
Tool Setters are responsible for ensuring that the forming and punch tools and/or controls on a particular machine or process line are set up correctly. The main function is to ensure that all the equipment is set up correctly and that these conditions are maintained to the same standard throughout the production period. This position is also responsible for the setting and changing of tools and dies into production equipment.
Skill/Effort Requirements
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Prior experience using various hand tools
- Can read & interpret blue prints and production cards
- Comfort in a heavy industrial environment;
- High attention to detail;
- Solid math skills;
- Ability to read tape measure, calipers, and basic computer skills
- Can prioritize jobs;
- Can communicate effectively in a team environment
- Troubleshooting jammed or inoperative presses, clamps, etc.
- Assisting in returning equipment to operation
- Select, install, and adjust alignment of drills, shear blades, dies, guides, and holding devices, using templates, measuring instruments, and hand tools.
- Set machine stops or guides to specified lengths as indicated by scales, rules, or templates.
- Align layout marks with dies or blades.
- Change worn machine accessories such as cutting tools and brushes, using hand tools.
- Perform minor machine maintenance, such as oiling or cleaning machines, dies, or workpieces
- Record operational data such as pressure readings, lengths of strokes, feed rates, and speeds.
- Operate hand tools, angle & pedestal grinders, mag. drill as required
- Instruct other workers in machine setup and operation.
- Follow all safety, quality and environmental policies
- Other duties as assigned
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