Mold Change Technician: Optimize Production & Quality

ALPLA Group; West Bend, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

ALPLA Group in West Bend, WI is seeking a Mold Operator to support production with hands-on molding machine operation. You will perform mold changes, machine setups, and process parameter adjustments to ensure quality products.

The role requires 2+ years operating molding machines, knowledge of plastics materials, and the ability to read process sheets and drawings. A safety-conscious, team-oriented approach helps drive continuous improvement and reliable output.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Molding machine operation

Reading process sheets

Reading technical drawings

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting defects

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Automation systems experience

Robotics exposure

Job description

ALPLA Group in West Bend, WI is seeking a Mold Operator to support production with hands-on molding machine operation. You will perform mold changes, machine setups, and process parameter adjustments to ensure quality products.

The role requires 2+ years operating molding machines, knowledge of plastics materials, and the ability to read process sheets and drawings. A safety-conscious, team-oriented approach helps drive continuous improvement and reliable output.