Posted 24 days ago
Tool Setter
@ IMT CORPORATION
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
IMT Corporation is hiring a Tool Setter to set up and change forming and punch tools, dies and controls on production machines and process lines. The work covers setup, troubleshooting, minor maintenance and training other workers, in a heavy industrial plant.
Responsibilities:
- Set up and align dies, drills, blades and guides
- Troubleshoot jammed or inoperative presses
- Change worn tools and perform minor machine maintenance
- Record operational data such as pressure and feed rates
- Instruct other workers in machine setup and operation
Requirements summary:
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Experience with various hand tools
- Ability to read blueprints and production cards
- Solid math skills and high attention to detail
- Comfort in a heavy industrial environment
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · adp
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-13
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
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IMT CORPORATION
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 23 |
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
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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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