General Assembly

Litter Robot 4

Auburn Hills (MI)

On-site

USD 35,000 - 50,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Premium Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401K match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Generous paid time off

On-site gym with Peloton

Referral program

Job summary

A leading pet product company in Auburn Hills seeks a Robot Assembler to build robotic appliances for pets. The role includes assembling parts, conducting quality control, and preparing products for shipment. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, have a positive attitude, and are eager to work in a collaborative environment. Benefits include premium medical insurance, generous paid time off, and a pet-friendly office. If you’re passionate about innovation in pet care, apply now and join an enthusiastic team.

Qualifications

Must be able to lift up to 45 lbs.
Must be organized and efficient.
Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assemble parts to build robotic appliances for pets.
Conduct final quality control test and analysis.
Contribute to a quality work environment.

Skills

Fluency in English

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to stand/walk for extended periods

Detail oriented

Positive attitude

Job description

Description

Whisker is redefining what it means to live with cats—designing intelligent systems that remove friction, elevate the everyday, and celebrate the quiet brilliance of feline companionship. Today, Litter-Robot leads the category. Tomorrow, an entire ecosystem that expands what’s possible for cats and the people who love them. We believe the future is feline. And we’re imagining that future today.

We work onsite with our team based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, and Juneau, Wisconsin. Our team of 700+ passionate pet people thrives on collaboration, innovation, and the occasional office cameo from a four-legged friend.

Whisker operates daily with two shifts. If selected for an interview, please confirm if you are interested in first, second or either shift.

First Shift: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm CST | Second Shift 3pm - 11:30pm CST

What You’ll Do:

As a Robot Assembler, you will assemble parts to build robotic appliances for pets (Litter-Robot & Feeder-Robot). As an assembling professional, you will build robots as per our work instructions, prepare assembly areas, work with your colleagues to improve line performance, and join a winning team leading the future of pet care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.

Assembles parts to build robotic appliances for pets
Follows work instructions and alerts Engineering or Management when these important documents have errors or inconsistencies
Prepares assembly area / line for work, ensuring that all components and tools are in good condition and ready for the required work
Demonstrates the willingness and ability to perform all functions of the assembly process
Performs final test / QC analysis of product
Packs product for shipment
Contributes to building a quality work environment by taking initiative, respecting others, being a team player, and cleaning work area

Requirements

What You'll Bring:

Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently to effectively communicate with customers, colleagues, and cross-functional teams
Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply, as additional language skills are a plus in serving our diverse customer community
Able to stand/walk for extended periods of time
Able to lift up to 45 lbs
Able to bend, climb ladders, pull, push, reach as needed
Ability to work in various temperatures
Able to follow directions, use hand and power tools
Mechanical aptitude and good dexterity are helpful in this role
Must have a positive attitude
Must be an efficient worker that is organized and detail oriented
Able to work in a fast-paced assembly environment
Must be eager to learn different areas of the company

Not Required but Nice to Have:

Working experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The team member frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel. The team member is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The team member must continuously lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits & Purrks:

Join a tenacious, inventive company that empowers team members to chart their own path, lead by grounding decisions in the “why”, and has a strong sense of empathy and openness to new perspectives. Be a part of exciting growth, work with incredible people, and create tomorrow’s pet products—plus a whole lot of extras. You will also be provided with: