A.L.P. is an international leader in the design, manufacturing and distribution of lighting components and components for other technical industries. We offer the industry’s most comprehensive line of products for OEMs and the aftermarket. For proprietary projects, our unique “360° Solutions” suite of custom services enables us to collaborate with customers at every stage of a product’s life cycle. Our core commitment is to provide superior service and product performance to every customer.

A.L.P. is committed to creating value within a wide range of products. Brands include LexaLite®, Reflek®, Steel Craft and Vantex™. With manufacturing plants in the U.S., Mexico, and Europe, and distribution centers strategically located throughout the U.S., Europe, Latin America and South America, A.L.P. endures as an innovative supplier of feature differentiated products, processes and lighting innovations.

We are looking for a skilled Facility Maintenance worker to perform upkeep tasks such as repairs and cleaning. You will be responsible for applying basic fixes to equipment and building systems and ensure facilities are tidy and functional. Being reliable with a keen eye for detail is the first step to getting this job. The ideal candidate will have experience and solid technical knowledge. You must possess manual dexterity and physical stamina.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor fixes such as repairing broken locks, filling gaps on walls etc.
• Check control panels and electrical wiring to identify issues
• Install appliances and equipment
• Do garden/yard upkeep by mowing lawn, collecting trash etc.
• Conduct maintenance tasks such as replacing light bulbs
• Inspect and troubleshoot equipment and systems (e.g. ventilation)
• Check functionality of safety systems (e.g. fire alarm)
• Collaborate with workers and other professionals during renovations
• Report to a facilities or maintenance manager for issues

Skills

• Basic knowledge of HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems helpful
• Experience using hand and electrical tools
• Ability to read technical manuals and drawings helpful
• Very good communication and interpersonal skills
• Physical stamina and dexterity
• High school diploma or equivalent

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

A.L.P. is an international leader in designing, manufacturing, and distributing components for lighting and other technical industries. With world-class capabilities in plastics molding, metal fabrication, and other high-tech processes, A.L.P. offers challenging, rewarding job opportunities in a variety of career specialties. We are global in reach, with locations throughout North America and Europe.

Compensation is competitive. Our benefit package includes: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401k, generous paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. Employees enjoy a team atmosphere, advancement opportunities, and a learning culture that includes ongoing in-house training. Our employees are empowered to provide superior service and product performance to every customer.

Job Overview
We are looking for a high-level Tooling Design Engineer to eliminate our current design bottleneck and propel our tooling capabilities forward. This is a critical “knowledge-bridge” role: you will work closely with our most experienced designers to master our legacy standards while introducing modern CAD/CAE methodologies. You will own the design of high-precision molds for Acrylic, Polycarbonate, and Silicone (LSR/HCR), ensuring our Tool & Die department receives “build-ready” designs that minimize shop-floor troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• High-Clarity Mold Design: Execute full 3D mold designs for optical-grade materials (Acrylic/PC), focusing on surface finish, gate optimization, and complex cooling geometries.
• Silicone Tooling Excellence: Design specialized tooling for silicone molding, with a deep understanding of flash prevention, vacuum requirements, and cold runner systems.
• Design for Manufacturing (DfM): Lead the transition from product concept to tool design, ensuring all parts are optimized for the molding process before steel is cut.
• Advanced Simulation: Use Moldflow or similar simulation tools to predict and prevent knit lines, warp, and sink—specifically in thick-walled optical components.
• Mentorship & Documentation: Actively engage in a “Master-Apprentice” relationship with senior staff to capture institutional knowledge while modernizing our design library and Gridfinity-based organizational systems.
• Toolroom Liaison: Work directly with Tool & Die Makers to resolve design-related build issues and debug NC/CNC programs to ensure seamless execution.
• Vendor Strategy: Review and approve designs from outside vendors to ensure they meet our rigorous internal standards for performance and longevity.

Qualifications

• Education: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Industry Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in Injection Molding Tooling.
• Highly Desirable: Experience with lighting components or high-clarity/aesthetic parts.
• Software Proficiency: * Required: Expert-level 3D CAD (SolidWorks, NX, or Creo).
• Preferred: Experience with Moldflow or equivalent simulation software.
• Note: Moving beyond “Intermediate AutoCAD” is a priority for this role.
• Technical Depth: Strong understanding of GD&T, tool steels, heat treatment, and the specific shrink/flow characteristics of PC, PMMA, and Silicone.
• Communication: Ability to translate complex engineering concepts into actionable instructions for the tool room.

Pay: $86,000.00 – $108,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

Injection Molding Tooling: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

A.L.P. is an international leader in designing, manufacturing, and distributing components for lighting and other technical industries. With world-class capabilities in plastics molding, metal fabrication, and other high-tech processes, A.L.P. offers challenging, rewarding job opportunities in a variety of career specialties. We are global in reach, with locations throughout North America and Europe.

Compensation is competitive. Our benefit package includes: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401k, generous paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. Employees enjoy a team atmosphere, advancement opportunities, and a learning culture that includes ongoing in-house training. Our employees are empowered to provide superior service and product performance to every customer.

FUNCTION: Provides a variety of administrative and receptionist services for the facility and its supporting departments.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements, and other documents, using word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software.
• Open, sort, and distribute incoming correspondence, including faxes and email.
• Perform general office duties, such as filing, ordering supplies, maintaining records management database systems, and performing basic bookkeeping work.
• Answer phone calls and direct calls to appropriate parties or take messages.
• Prepare responses to correspondence containing routine inquiries.
• Explain company personnel policies, benefits, and procedures to employees or job applicants.
• Compile and prepare reports and documents pertaining to personnel activities.
• Present training material to employees.
• Process, verify, and maintain personnel related documentation, including staffing, recruitment, training.
• Orders and maintains supplies and arranges for office equipment maintenance.
• Provides assistance when needed to the Buyer. Coordinates the purchase of all non-production items. Enters requisitions for various departments. Print and fax purchase orders and track past due items. Cover duties of Purchasing Department in Buyer’s absence.
• Cover duties of Inventory Controller position when needed.
• Completes various tasks associated with Human Resources Department, including but not limited to clerical duties, fielding employee questions and needs, coordinating employee events, and employee recruitment/hiring assistance.
• Coordinates all scheduling duties associated with A.L.P. Europe shipments, from order receipt and entry through shipment pick up.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• College coursework helpful
• Six months to one year related secretarial and/or administrative experience and/or training in similar environment
• Experience working with manufacturing environment a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Experience with multiple phone line systems

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

A.L.P. is an international leader in designing, manufacturing, and distributing components for lighting and other technical industries. With world-class capabilities in plastics molding, metal fabrication, and other high-tech processes, A.L.P. offers challenging, rewarding job opportunities in a variety of career specialties. We are global in reach, with locations throughout North America and Europe.

Compensation is competitive. Our benefit package includes: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401k, generous paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. Employees enjoy a team atmosphere, advancement opportunities, and a learning culture that includes ongoing in-house training. Our employees are empowered to provide superior service and product performance to every customer.

The A.L.P. Dickson facility is looking for a 3rd shift (10:45pm – 7:00am) Die Setter.

FUNCTION: Perform duties to set up and adjust injection molding equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set molds in plastic injection molding machines.
• Perform ordinary equipment lubrication, change hoses, tighten clamps and check for leaks.
• Clean mold vents and pins, outer surface of mold, and press under mold operating area.
• Set up correct machine program and clamp parameters.
• Ensure proper set up of secondary equipment and proper installation of work platforms when required.
• Lift specified die sections into machine using overhead crane or forklift and bolt into place.
• Help maintain production status boards.
• Perform essential duties of molding machine operator.
• Maintain acceptable mold change and set up times.
• Work to develop ways to reduce changeover times to increase productivity.
• Responsible for any other special projects as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• At least 1 year of experience in similar environment
• Forklift and overhead crane experience
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to read and understand measurements and leveling devices

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Job Description

A.L.P. is an international leader in designing, manufacturing, and distributing components for lighting and other technical industries. With world-class capabilities in plastics molding, metal fabrication, and other high-tech processes, A.L.P. offers challenging, rewarding job opportunities in a variety of career specialties. We are global in reach, with locations throughout North America and Europe.

Compensation is competitive. Our benefit package includes: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401k, generous paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. Employees enjoy a team atmosphere, advancement opportunities, and a learning culture that includes ongoing in-house training. Our employees are empowered to provide superior service and product performance to every customer.

FUNCTION: Plan, direct, and coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and delivery specifications in a plastic injection molding manufacturing facility.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review operations and confer with technical or administrative staff to resolve production or processing problems.
• Coordinate plant activities through planning with departmental managers to ensure the total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Develop or implement production tracking or quality control systems, analyzing production, quality control, maintenance, or other operational reports, to detect production problems.
• Develop and control profits, plans, and budgets.
• Establish and monitor overall plant performance for production and quality standards.
• Maintain existing plant facilities and equipment; replace, or make adjustments to plant facilities and equipment when necessary.
• Implements and maintains preventative maintenance programs.
• Provides direction, development and leadership to production supervisors
• Support the analysis, planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of key projects to help companies achieve their goals using six sigma methodology and analytics

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, management and/or business.
• Prior plant management experience with proven supervisory/managerial skills.
• Minimum 5 years in a management role leading others.
• Minimum 3 years of plastic injection molding processing experience
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and verbal skills

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Plastic injection molding: 3 years (Required)
• Manufacturing facility management: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Dickson, TN 37055: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Process Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in injection molding processes, troubleshooting, and demonstrate proficiency in various technical skills. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet customer needs and company goals.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement injection molding processes for new and existing products.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to optimize part designs for manufacturability.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including work instructions and troubleshooting guides.
• Analyze and resolve production issues related to the injection molding process.
• Conduct trials and validation studies to ensure process robustness.
• Monitor and improve cycle times, yields, and overall production efficiency.
• Provide technical support and training to manufacturing teams.
• Stay updated with advancements in injection molding technology and materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in injection molding process development and optimization.
• Strong understanding of injection molding machines, materials, and tooling.
• Experience with process simulation and analysis tools.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• plastic injection molding processing: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Dickson, TN 37055 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Dickson, TN 37055: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

A.L.P. is an international leader in designing, manufacturing, and distributing components for lighting and other technical industries. With world-class capabilities in plastics molding, metal fabrication, and other high-tech processes, A.L.P. offers challenging, rewarding job opportunities in a variety of career specialties. We are global in reach, with locations throughout North America and Europe.

Compensation is competitive. Our benefit package includes: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401k, generous paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. Employees enjoy a team atmosphere, advancement opportunities, and a learning culture that includes ongoing in-house training. Our employees are empowered to provide superior service and product performance to every customer.

Positions are on afternoon shift (2:45pm – 11:00pm) and night shift (10:45pm -7:00am).

Function of Injection Molding Process Technician: Perform duties to assist supervisor to maintain the flow of work and to ensure product quality and quantity is achieved by performing setups and startups of production machines. Troubleshoot manufacturing processes and secondary production operations.

Responsibilities of Injection Molding Process Technician:

• Evaluate and monitor production lines and tooling modifications and repairs.
• Monitor production to ensure customer specifications and established quality standards are maintained.
• Interpret specifications, blueprints, and job orders.
• Monitor and confer with supervisor to update all processing parameters on Bill of Materials, cycle sheets, etc.
• Select and audit products during processing to ensure adherence to quality standards such as dimensions and performance.
• Supply approved first-piece parts to production supervisor or designee to ensure current quality standards are met.
• Perform moisture analysis of material as needed, taking into account shift usage and available dry resin.
• May supervise machine operators to ensure quality production of parts.
• Communicate and work with supervisor to determine production priorities based on daily shift activities.
• Maintain time and production records.
• Assist with setup of lines, machines, and equipment and with material and die/mold changes.
• Support machine operator, die setter, and material handler job functions.
• Recommend measures to improve production efficiencies, equipment optimization, scrap minimization, and quality improvement.
• Responsible for any other special projects as assigned.

Education/Experience Required of Injection Molding Process Technician:

• At least 1 year of experience in plastic injection molding as process technician
• Must have injection molding process troubleshooting skills
• Forklift experience
• Overhead crane experience preferred
• Knowledge of variety of production equipment, power tools and hand tools
• Excellent written and verbal skills

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• injection molding processing: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

A.L.P. is an international leader in designing, manufacturing, and distributing components for lighting and other technical industries. With world-class capabilities in plastics molding, metal fabrication, and other high-tech processes, A.L.P. offers challenging, rewarding job opportunities in a variety of career specialties. We are global in reach, with locations throughout North America and Europe.

Compensation is competitive. Our benefit package includes: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401k, generous paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. Employees enjoy a team atmosphere, advancement opportunities, and a learning culture that includes ongoing in-house training. Our employees are empowered to provide superior service and product performance to every customer.

Function of Tool and Die Technician: Perform duties to repair and recondition molds involving the use of a variety of complex machine tools.

Responsibilities of Tool and Die Technician:

• Use repair tools such as punches, files, bench stones, and other abrasive products in working with high precision, high cost components as necessary to repair molds.
• Set up and use milling machine as required to rework damaged areas of molds and perform other mold modifications of a complex nature.
• Disassemble, clean, evaluate and repair molds of various sizes and configurations.
• Remove, refit, and replace guide pins and bushings as necessary.
• Change cores, core inserts, date pins or date wheels, cams and cam inserts, cavities and cavity inserts on interchangeable molds.
• Coordinate any necessary outside tooling work, ensuring cost and time parameters are met.

Education/Experience Required of Tool and Die Technician:

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school
• At least 1 year of experience in similar environment
• Experience with forklift and overhead crane operation
• Proficiency utilizing a variety of measuring tools, hand tools, and milling machines

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• injection molding tool and die maintenance: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

A.L.P. is an international leader in designing, manufacturing, and distributing components for lighting and other technical industries. With world-class capabilities in plastics molding, metal fabrication, and other high-tech processes, A.L.P. offers challenging, rewarding job opportunities in a variety of career specialties. We are global in reach, with locations throughout North America and Europe.

Compensation is competitive. Our benefit package includes: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401k, generous paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. Employees enjoy a team atmosphere, advancement opportunities, and a learning culture that includes ongoing in-house training. Our employees are empowered to provide superior service and product performance to every customer.

Job Overview
We are looking for a high-level Tooling Design Engineer to eliminate our current design bottleneck and propel our tooling capabilities forward. This is a critical “knowledge-bridge” role: you will work closely with our most experienced designers to master our legacy standards while introducing modern CAD/CAE methodologies. You will own the design of high-precision molds for Acrylic, Polycarbonate, and Silicone (LSR/HCR), ensuring our Tool & Die department receives “build-ready” designs that minimize shop-floor troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• High-Clarity Mold Design: Execute full 3D mold designs for optical-grade materials (Acrylic/PC), focusing on surface finish, gate optimization, and complex cooling geometries.
• Silicone Tooling Excellence: Design specialized tooling for silicone molding, with a deep understanding of flash prevention, vacuum requirements, and cold runner systems.
• Design for Manufacturing (DfM): Lead the transition from product concept to tool design, ensuring all parts are optimized for the molding process before steel is cut.
• Advanced Simulation: Use Moldflow or similar simulation tools to predict and prevent knit lines, warp, and sink—specifically in thick-walled optical components.
• Mentorship & Documentation: Actively engage in a “Master-Apprentice” relationship with senior staff to capture institutional knowledge while modernizing our design library and Gridfinity-based organizational systems.
• Toolroom Liaison: Work directly with Tool & Die Makers to resolve design-related build issues and debug NC/CNC programs to ensure seamless execution.
• Vendor Strategy: Review and approve designs from outside vendors to ensure they meet our rigorous internal standards for performance and longevity.

Qualifications

• Education: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Industry Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in Injection Molding Tooling.
• Highly Desirable: Experience with lighting components or high-clarity/aesthetic parts.
• Software Proficiency: * Required: Expert-level 3D CAD (SolidWorks, NX, or Creo).
• Preferred: Experience with Moldflow or equivalent simulation software.
• Note: Moving beyond “Intermediate AutoCAD” is a priority for this role.
• Technical Depth: Strong understanding of GD&T, tool steels, heat treatment, and the specific shrink/flow characteristics of PC, PMMA, and Silicone.
• Communication: Ability to translate complex engineering concepts into actionable instructions for the tool room.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Injection Molding Tooling: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person