Automation Technician: Robotic Warehouse Ops

Symbotic; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Symbotic in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Production Technician to operate and maintain automated palletizing and depalletizing cells within a high-density storage system. The role emphasizes safety, throughput, and reliability, performing pre-production checks, monitoring the flow of goods, troubleshooting issues, and supporting automation technicians to maximize uptime in a fast-paced environment.

Must follow OSHA and site procedures, wear PPE, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Safety commitments and OSHA compliance required.
• Ability to read and follow system procedures.
• English literacy for documentation.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety commitments are met daily (OSHA and customer processes).
• Perform pre-production checks on automated adapters.
• Manage flow through storage and retrieval system for max throughput.
• Prepare pallets for induction into storage system.
• Troubleshoot stoppages using HMI and manual intervention.
• Assist team with system troubleshooting.
• Analyze recurring faults and determine corrective actions.
• Elevate issues to leadership promptly.
• Maintain system uptime including bot health and recovery.
• Help with continuous improvement and periodic inspections.
• Execute rover bot upkeep and automated vehicle recovery.
• Support Automation Technicians as needed.

Skills

Safety compliance

Equipment troubleshooting

HMI operation

Palletizing/depalletizing

Teamwork

Tools

HMI

Job description

Symbotic in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Production Technician to operate and maintain automated palletizing and depalletizing cells within a high-density storage system. The role emphasizes safety, throughput, and reliability, performing pre-production checks, monitoring the flow of goods, troubleshooting issues, and supporting automation technicians to maximize uptime in a fast-paced environment.

Must follow OSHA and site procedures, wear PPE, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives