Cell Operator

About This Role

The Cell Operator is responsible for maintaining and operating automated adaptors that interface with the Symbotic robotic material handling system, ensuring system readiness and achieving performance targets. This role involves processing and monitoring the flow of automated storage and retrieval systems to maximize throughput and efficiency.

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 to achieve maximum throughput and cases per hour
• Prepare pallets for induction into the Symbotic storage and retrieval system
• Assess cause of system stoppage and return to service using Human/Machine Interface (HMI) and manual intervention
• Communicate and escalate all issues impacting production immediately to operational leadership
• Contribute to overall system uptime through system preservation, robot recovery, suspect removal, and 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 common radio etiquette while obtaining instructions from leadership and operational leads
• Perform rover bot upkeep to include replacing wheels, cleaning, ESD brushes, sensors
• Responsible for automated robotic vehicle recovery in the Symbotic Matrix select system to include working in restrictive environments

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of experience with mechanical automation systems
• Proficient in performing all System Inspection functions including cleaning, lubrication, tolerance checking, current measurements, and checking electrical systems
• Ability to prioritize work to gain maximum uptime and throughput from an automated cell
• Commitment and ability to work safely
• Ability to work independently of supervisor following procedures and manuals
• Ability to Multi-task and perform multiple job functions at once

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

Nice to Have

• Associate degree or equivalent experience or certification in electronics, automotive, automation, manufacturing or equivalent field

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits