Automation Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Interplex in Arbroath, Scotland is seeking an experienced and motivated individual to join our winning team. Interplex Industries (a Blackstone Company) is a global supplier of custom interconnect and electronic packaging solutions. Our diverse customer base includes automotive, telecom, industrial, Medical Life Science and consumer electronics suppliers worldwide.
About the Role:
Reporting directly into the Automation Team Leader, Automation Technicians will play a key role in setting and operating automation cells within the Moulding department to produce high quality parts for customers.
Responsibilities:
- Setting up stamping tools in different types of automation cells safely using the correct procedure and making adjustments as necessary to ensure product meets customer specification.
- Set up and adjust various automation assembly machines, including pneumatics and robotic part movements.
- Set up, monitor and adjust visual inspection equipment on cells.
- Basic fault finding and problem solving of automation cells
- Basic tool maintenance including sharpening of punches and dies and replacing tool sections as required.
- Inspect and record first off parts as per quality plan and customer specifications, this will involve using various pieces of measuring equipment including micrometers, verniers and optical measuring equipment etc.
- Using our Stock control system to book material to cell and produce all relevant paperwork required to ensure full traceability.
- Maintaining a clean work area and adopting a 5S attitude
About the person:
- Good attention to detail and ability to multitask
- Positive attitude, good judgment and excellent time management skills
- The ability to communicate within a fast paced production environment to ensure any tooling issues can be dealt with in a timely manner.
- Mechanical aptitude and ability
- Must be physically capable of lifting heavy materials
- Ability to contribute as part of a team
- Surface grinding experience is desirable but not essential as full training can be provided.
Ideally the applicant will have an understanding of engineering principles and the ability to read engineering drawings.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £13.07 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Arbroath: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Automation Technician roles across Interplex PMP's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £13 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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