Cell Operator

About the role

Symbotic is seeking a Cell Operator to join our team. This role involves system upkeep and operations of automated adapters used to interface with the Symbotic structure. Key responsibilities include performing pre-production checks, monitoring automated storage and retrieval system flow, preparing pallets, assessing system stoppages, and maintaining system components.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-production checks on automated adapters ensuring equipment is in 'ready to run' state.
• Process and monitor the flow of the automated storage and retrieval system, through means of the adapters, including manual inbound, automatic inbound, automatic outbound, to achieve maximum throughput and cases per hour.
• Prepare pallets for induction into the Symbotic storage and retrieval system.
• Absess cause of system stoppage and return to service using Human/Machine Interface (HMI) and manual intervention.
• Communicate and escalate all issues impacting production immediately to operational leadership.
• Contribute to overall system uptime through system preservation, robot recovery, suspect removal, and bot health actions.
• Perform periodic system inspections including cleaning, lubrication, tolerance checking, component validation.
• Report all out of spec conditions and perform root cause corrective action and maintain continuous operation of system components.
• Maintain safety protocols and protocols including Lock out tag out and fall protection.
• Monitor and utilize common radio etiquette while obtaining instructions from leadership and operational leads.
• Perform rover bot upkeep to include, but not limited to, replacing wheels, cleaning, ESD brushes, sensors, etc.
• Responsible for automated robotic vehicle recovery in the Symbotic Matrix select system to include working in restrictive environments.

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent experience or certification in electronics, automotive, automation, manufacturing or equivalent field preferred.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience with mechanical automation systems, educational or training equivalent.
• Be proficient in performing all System Inspection functions including cleaning, lubrication, tolerance checking, current measurements, and checking electrical systems.
• Ability to prioritize work to gain maximum uptime and throughput from an automated cell.
• Demonstrates commitment and ability to work safely.
• Ability to work independently of supervisor following procedures and manuals.
• Ability to multi-task and perform multiple job functions at once.

Qualifications

• Frequent ability to safely and efficiently lift items weighing up to 50lbs and move items weighing up to 80lbs.
• Stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours and is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is routinely required to work at heights of up to 45 feet and within restrictive areas of 24 inches.
• Must be capable of working in temperatures ranging from 105° to 32° Fahrenheit.
• If the site location is in construction, you will be required to wear proper PPE (hard hat, safety vest, steel toes, eyeglasses, ear protection, fall protection (e.g., safety harness).

Skills

• Proficiency in operating Human/Machine Interface terminals.
• Ability to perform system inspection functions.
• Experience with mechanical automation systems.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, 401K, PTO and/or other benefits.

Pay

The base range for this position in the posted location is $22.00 - $22.00. However, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Schedule

Hours are flexible and can vary based on the needs of the business.