Robotics Warehouse Technician - 2nd Shift + Bonus Eligible

The Sherwin-Williams Company

Buford (GA)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 66,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

The Sherwin-Williams Company is seeking an Automation/Robotics Technician to monitor and maintain the plant's robotic systems and automated material handling equipment. You will respond to alarms, perform fault recovery, and verify pallet quality while supporting startups and shutdowns in a 2nd shift.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year in manufacturing, an automation-focused degree, and hands-on experience with KUKA robotics, AWCS, and RF technology.

Qualifications

Minimum high school with 1 year in manufacturing or distribution facility.
Preferred associate degree and robotics/automation focus.
Experience using material handling equipment (forklifts, pallet jacks, order pickers).
Experience with robotic or automated material handling systems.

Responsibilities

Monitor and operate order-picking gantry robotic systems and KUKA palletizing/depalletizing cells.
Respond to system alarms, faults, jams, and operational interruptions.
Perform approved fault recovery procedures to restore production safely and efficiently.
Monitor equipment performance through HMI interfaces and system dashboards.
Verify order accuracy, product flow, and pallet quality standards.
Assist with system startups, shutdowns, and recovery activities.
Operate reach trucks and other powered industrial equipment to replenish inventory feeding robotic systems.
Monitor inventory levels and proactively replenish product to prevent disruptions.
Complete inventory transactions using RF scanners and AWCS.
Support inventory movements and cycle counts activities as needed.
Assist Maintenance Technicians during preventive maintenance and repair activities.
Identify and communicate equipment faults, alarm conditions, and recurring issues.
Support equipment testing and startup verification following maintenance activities.
Document downtime events and operational observations to assist root cause analysis.
Escalate equipment concerns and performance trends to the Robotics Systems Analyst.
Report safety concerns, near misses, equipment damage, and hazardous conditions immediately.
Conduct pre-trip inspections to ensure robotic systems and work areas remain safe and compliant.
Train and develop other site resources as backup