Mold Change Setter - First Shift

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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, PepsiCo, 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