Diecast Mechanic / Setup Technician - 2nd & 3rd Shift

Arlington Industries, Inc.; Taylor (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Shift differential

Paid lunches and breaks

Vacation and holidays

Medical insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Arlington Industries, Inc. in Taylor, PA seeks a3rd-shift Mechanic/Setup Technician to support diecast operations on hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical and electrical systems. We train candidates with strong base skills.

Responsibilities include installing molds, connecting lines, starting up jobs, basic troubleshooting, and performing preventive maintenance. Lift 50 lbs; hot foundry environment. Stable schedule with overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude is required.
• Ability to learn technical equipment.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, or mechanical systems preferred.
• Diecasting or molding experience is a plus.
• Able to lift 50 lbs and work in a hot foundry environment.

Responsibilities

• Install, remove, and align molds on diecast machines.
• Connect water, hydraulic, air, and electrical lines.
• Start up jobs and verify part quality.
• Perform mold changes, setups, and basic troubleshooting.
• Complete preventive maintenance and keep machines clean and safe.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Learn technical equipment

Hydraulics/Pneumatics

Diecasting/molding experience (nice)

Job description

Job ID: 10182
Posted Date: 2026-09-21
Location: Taylor, PA
Department: Plant 1
Shift: Second or Third
Hours: Second Shift: Monday - Friday, 3 PM - 11 PM
Third Shift: Sunday - Thursday, 11 PM - 7 AM

Description

Join our diecast team as a 3rd-shift Mechanic / Setup Technician. We're looking for mechanically inclined individuals who want a stable career working with hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electrical systems. We will train candidates with strong base skills.

Position Duties

• Install, remove, and align molds on diecast machines
• Connect water, hydraulic, air, and electrical lines
• Start up jobs and verify part quality
• Perform mold changes, setups, and basic troubleshooting
• Complete preventive maintenance and keep machines clean and safe

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to learn technical equipment
• Experience with hydraulics/pneumatics/mechanical systems (preferred)
• Diecasting or molding experience is a plus
• Able to lift 50 lbs and work in a hot foundry environment

Benefits

• Competitive pay + shift differential
• Paid lunches, breaks, vacations, and Holidays
• Medical, dental, 401(k)
• Training and skill-based pay growth
• Stable schedule with overtime opportunities