Cell Operator

Symbotic•USA Joliet, IL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Symbotic is seeking a Cell Operator responsible for the system upkeep and operations of automated adapters used to interface with the Symbotic structure. This role ensures system readiness to achieve performance targets and utilizes Human/Machine Interface terminals to effectively operate equipment. The Cell Operator is part of the Customer Operations organization, which leads the day-to-day operations of Symbotic’s robotic material handling system, driving operational excellence by partnering with onsite customers to achieve best-in-class quality, safety, and system performance.

Requirements

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.
Ability to prioritize work to gain maximum uptime and throughput from an automated cell.
Demonstrates 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.
Must comply with all safety requirements and protocols, including without limitation Lock out tag out safety protocols and fall protection safety protocols.

Nice To Haves

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

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 means of the adapters, including manual inbound, automatic inbound, automatic outbound, 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, but not limited to, replacing wheels, cleaning, ESD brushes, sensors, etc.
Responsible for automated robotic vehicle recovery in the Symbotic Matrix select system to include working in restrictive environments.
Other duties as assigned by leadership.