Robotic Cell Operator - Throughput & Uptime

Symbotic; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Symbotic is seeking a Cell Operator to manage system upkeep and operation of automated adapters interfacing with the Symbotic structure. You’ll assist with readiness to hit performance targets and use Human/Machine Interface terminals to run equipment effectively.

The role sits within Customer Operations, driving uptime, safety and throughput while coordinating with site leadership and onsite customers to sustain best-in-class quality.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 adapters, to achieve maximum throughput.
• Prepare pallets for induction into the Symbotic storage and retrieval system.
• Assess cause of system stoppage and return to service using HMI and manual intervention.
• Communicate and escalate all issues impacting production immediately to leadership.
• Contribute to overall system uptime through system preservation, robot recovery, 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.
• Monitor and utilize radio etiquette while obtaining instructions from leadership.
• Perform rover bot upkeep including wheels, cleaning, sensors, etc.
• Responsible for automated robotic vehicle recovery in the Matrix select system in restrictive environments.
• Other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Mechanical automation systems

System inspection

Multitasking

Independent work

Safety adherence

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

HMI systems

Job description

Symbotic is seeking a Cell Operator to manage system upkeep and operation of automated adapters interfacing with the Symbotic structure. You’ll assist with readiness to hit performance targets and use Human/Machine Interface terminals to run equipment effectively.

The role sits within Customer Operations, driving uptime, safety and throughput while coordinating with site leadership and onsite customers to sustain best-in-class quality.