Mold Setter

Build a Career, Not Just a Job
Join ALPLA, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions serving some of the world's most recognized brands, including P&G, Unilever, L'Oréal, Pepsi Co, and many more.

As a family-owned company with locations around the world, ALPLA offers stable careers, hands-on training, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth. Whether you're an experienced manufacturing professional or looking to start a new career, we provide the support and development you need to succeed.

At ALPLA, we invest in our people, promote from within, and foster a culture focused on safety, teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement. From apprenticeship programs and technical training to leadership development opportunities, ALPLA is committed to helping employees build long-term careers.

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Childcare and dependent care savings programs
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and educational assistance programs
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Employee recognition programs
• Hands-on training and professional development
• A stable, growing company committed to sustainability

Join a team where your contributions matter, your development is supported, and your career can grow with a global industry leader. Discover what a career at ALPLA can offer.

Mold Change Execution and Startup Support:

• Assist in mold changes on molding machines, including removal and installation of molds, heads, and related tooling.
• Set up machines for production runs, including parison programming, temperature settings, and process parameters.
• Conduct startup and verify product quality to meet specifications.
• Troubleshoot molding, machine, and tooling abnormalities to minimize downtime and scrap while ensuring product quality.
• Adjust machine settings to optimize cycle time, quality, and efficiency.
• Perform preventive maintenance on molds, machines, and auxiliary equipment.
• Inspect molds and tooling for wear, damage, or defects; report and coordinate repairs.
• Ensure proper alignment, clamping, cooling, and operation of molds.
• Document setup parameters, process changes, and production data.
• Follow setup sheets, process documentation, and production schedules

Maintain 5S standards in work area:

• Support downtime reduction through efficient preparation and execution
• Perform other duties as assigned

Safety & Compliance:

• Strict adherence to ALPLA Safety Standards, including:
  • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
  • PPE usage
  • Safe mold handling practices
  • Report near misses, hazards, and unsafe conditions

Team

Collaboration:

• Work closely with Mold Setter II, Technicians, Maintenance, and Production teams to meet performance objectives
• Communicate effectively on job status, issues, and handoffs
• Support continuous improvement initiatives
• Support operator training on machine operation and quality checks as needed

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• 2+ years of experience operating molding machines.
• Understanding of plastics materials (HDPE, PP, PET, etc.).
• Ability to read process sheets, and technical drawings.
• Experience with tooling setup, parison control, and troubleshooting minor defects
• Basic mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical certification in plastics processing or manufacturing.
• Experience with automation systems and robotics.
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience.

• The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands…