Mold Setter I: Hands-On Roles & Growth Path

ALPLA Group; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Childcare savings programs

Paid vacation and holidays

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Employee recognition programs

Hands-on training and development

Sustainability commitment

Job summary

ALPLA Florence Plant is seeking a Mold Change Technician to support startup, setup, and maintenance of molding operations at our Florence, Kentucky facility. The role emphasizes mold changes, process optimization, and quality verification for production runs.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of experience with molding machines, knowledge of plastics materials, and the ability to read process sheets and drawings. Join a safety-driven team focused on continuous improvement and operating efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 2+ years of experience operating molding machines.
• Knowledge of plastics materials (HDPE, PP, PET).
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Molding machine operation

Plastics materials knowledge

Reading technical drawings

Reading process sheets

Tooling setup

Parison control

Troubleshooting defects

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certification in plastics processing

Tools

Automation systems

Robotics

Job description

ALPLA Florence Plant is seeking a Mold Change Technician to support startup, setup, and maintenance of molding operations at our Florence, Kentucky facility. The role emphasizes mold changes, process optimization, and quality verification for production runs.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of experience with molding machines, knowledge of plastics materials, and the ability to read process sheets and drawings. Join a safety-driven team focused on continuous improvement and operating efficiency.