Mold Setter I: Hands-On Training & Growth

ALPLA Group; Vandalia (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and comprehensive bene

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Company‑paid life, short‑term and long

Job summary

ALPLA Dayton Plant in Vandalia, OH is seeking a Mold Setter to support mold changes, machine setup, and startup verification to ensure product quality.

You will troubleshoot issues, optimize cycle times, document changes, and uphold 5S standards while contributing to safety and continuous improvement. Join a global leader in sustainable packaging and develop your career with hands-on training and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years experience operating molding machines.
• Understanding of plastics materials (HEPE, 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 parameters programming, temperature settings, and processes parameters.
• Conduct startup and verify product quality to meet specifications.
• Troubleshooting molding, machine and tooling abnormalities to minimize downtime and scrap while ensuring product quality.
• Adjust machine settings to optimize cycle time, quality, and efficiency.
• Inspect molds and tooling for wear, damage or defects; report and coordinate repairs.
• 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 process sheets & drawings

Tooling setup & parison control

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

ALPLA Dayton Plant in Vandalia, OH is seeking a Mold Setter to support mold changes, machine setup, and startup verification to ensure product quality.

You will troubleshoot issues, optimize cycle times, document changes, and uphold 5S standards while contributing to safety and continuous improvement. Join a global leader in sustainable packaging and develop your career with hands-on training and growth opportunities.