Mold Change Setter - Days

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.

What You Can Expect from ALPLA

• 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

Ready to Build Your Future?

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

Apply today and discover what a career at ALPLA can offer.

What you will enjoy doing

• 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.

Performance Metrics

• Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) %
• Changeover Efficiency %
• Operational Waste %
• Safety Compliance (Zero Incidents / Near Miss Reporting)

Competencies

• Ensures Accountability
• Decision Quality
• Communicates Effectively
• Instills Trust
• Collaborates
• Values Differences
• Drives Results

What Makes You Great

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.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the…