Mechanical Machine Mold Setter

Alpla Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth and advancement

Job summary

ALPLA in Salt Lake City is seeking a Mold Change Technician to support mold changes, replace heads and molds in Blow Molding equipment, and ensure changes are completed on time.

You will work with Supervisors and Mold Change Setter II, maintain good housekeeping, follow safety standards, and participate in ongoing training to enable safe, efficient production; a high school diploma is required and you must be able to lift up to 50 pounds; forklift experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Good knowledge of Blow Molding process preferred.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and operate forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Supports Mold Change Setter II in performing Mold Changes.
• Replaces heads and molds in Blow Molding equipment.
• Ensures Mold Changes are completed within defined timeframes.
• Assists start-up and process in molds used for established products to QA approval.
• Maintains communication with Supervisor and Mold Change team.
• Maintains good housekeeping within department.

Skills

Blow Molding

Forklift Operation

Mold Changes

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Blow Molding Equipment

Job description

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.

What Will You Enjoy Doing

Assistsand supports person responsible for Mold Changes in making sure that machines and components, molds and accessories are changed safely and efficiently utilizing prior production data.

Main Responsibilities:

• Supports Mold Change Setter II in performing Mold Changes
• Replaces heads and molds in Blow Molding equipment
• Ensures Mold Changes are complete in defined timeframes
• Assists Mold Change Setter II to perform start-up and process in molds that have been used for established products to meet QA approval
• Maintains good and continuous communication with Supervisor, Maintenance and Mold Change Supervisor and Mold Change Setter II
• Working together in a team ensures team works together as efficiently as possible
• Maintains good housekeeping within department

The position description is not all-inclusive and I may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Performance Measurements:

• Time to complete mold changes
• Reports (accurate and complete)
• Quality of processed bottles

What Makes You Great

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Good knowledge of Blow Molding process preferred

Qualifications/Skills:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Able to operate Forklifts

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 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 occasionally required to sit.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10lbs, frequently lift and/or move up to 30lbs and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 lbs.

It is required to act in a safe and environmentally responsible manner at all times by adhering to all ALPLA policies and procedures and Safety Standards (OSHA). #SLC#Maintenance

ALPLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: ALPLA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ALPLA are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. ALPLA will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.