Cell Operator

What we need

Symboticis seeking aCellOperator,you willbe responsible forsystem upkeep and operations of automated adapters used tointerface withtheSymboticstructure. You willbe responsible forassistingwith system readiness to achieve performance targets as defined by leadership. You will alsobe responsible forutilizingHuman/Machine Interface terminals to effectivelyoperateequipment.

What we do

TheCell Operatoris part of the Customer Operations organization whichis responsible forleading the day-to-day operations ofSymbotic’srobotic material handling system. The Customer Operations organization drives operational excellence by engaging and partnering with our onsite customers to drive best-in-class quality,safetyand system performance.  

Whatyou’lldo

• Perform pre-production checks on automated adapters ensuring equipment is in ‘ready to run’ state.

• Process andmonitorthe flow of the automated storage and retrieval system, through means of the adapters, including manual inbound, automatic inbound, automatic outbound, to achievemaximumthroughput and cases per hour.

• Prepare pallets for induction into theSymboticstorage and retrieval system.

• Assesscauseof system stoppage and return to service using Human/Machine Interface (HMI) and manual intervention.

• Communicate and escalate all issuesimpactingproductionimmediatelyto operational leadership.

• Contribute tooverall system uptime through system preservation, robot recovery, suspect removal, and bot health actions.

• Perform periodic system inspections including cleaning, lubrication, tolerance checking, componentvalidation.

• Report all out of spec conditions and perform root cause corrective action andmaintaincontinuous operation of system components.

• Monitor andutilizecommon 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 theSymboticMatrix select system to include working in restrictive environments.

• Other duties as assigned by leadership.

Whatyou’llneed

• Associatedegree or equivalent experience or certification in electronics, automotive, automation,manufacturingor 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 functionsincluding:cleaning, lubrication, tolerance checking, current measurements, and checking electrical systems.

• Ability to prioritize work to gainmaximumuptime and throughput from an automated cell.

• Demonstrates commitment and ability to work safely. 

• Ability to work independently of supervisor following procedures and manuals.

• Ability toMulti-taskand perform multiple job functions at once.

OurEnvironment

• There will be steep stairs to climb into the structure.  

• You will regularly be near railings that are high off the ground.  

• Subject to environmental conditions, protection from weather conditions but not necessarily temperature changes. Must be capable of working in temperatures ranging from 105° to 32° Fahrenheit.  

• If the site location isinconstruction, you willbe requiredto wear proper PPE (hard hat, safety vest, steel toes, eyeglasses, ear protection, fall protection (e.g., safety harness).

• Frequent ability tosafely and efficiently lift items weighingup to 50lbs and move items weighing up to 80lbs. 

• Stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours and isfrequentlyrequiredto walk and reach with hands and arms.  

• The employeeis routinely required towork at heights of up to 45 feet and within restrictive areas of 24 inches. to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  

• Must be capable of occasional and/or continuous feeling, seeing, hearing, bending, twisting, stooping, pushing, pulling, balancing, gripping, climbing, crawling, sitting, handling objects, and repetitive movement using both hands and feet. Mustcomply withall safety requirements and protocols, including without limitation Lock out tag out safety protocols and fall protection safety protocols.