Mold Setter - First Shift

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.

• 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.

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

• 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.

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

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

• 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.

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

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 essential functions. While performing the duties of this job:

• The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and very occasionally to climb or balance.
• The employee is regularly required to climb or balance when using correct stands on machine ladders.
• The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The employee is…