Cell Operator

Symbotic•USA Centralia, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Symbotic is seeking a Cell Operator to maintain and operate automated adapters that interface with the Symbotic structure. The role supports system readiness and performance targets set by leadership and uses Human/Machine Interface (HMI) terminals to operate equipment. As part of Customer Operations, the Cell Operator contributes to day-to-day operation of Symbotic’s robotic material-handling system and partners with onsite customers to support quality, safety, and system performance.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience with mechanical automation systems, or equivalent education or training.
Proficiency in system inspection functions, including cleaning, lubrication, tolerance checking, current measurements, and checking electrical systems.
Ability to prioritize work to maximize uptime and throughput from an automated cell.
Demonstrated commitment and ability to work safely.
Ability to work independently of a supervisor while following procedures and manuals.
Ability to multitask and perform multiple job functions at once.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform pre-production checks on automated adapters to ensure equipment is ready to run.
Process and monitor the flow of the automated storage and retrieval system through the adapters, including manual inbound, automatic inbound, and automatic outbound operations, to achieve maximum throughput and cases per hour.
Prepare pallets for induction into the Symbotic storage and retrieval system.
Assess causes of system stoppages and return equipment to service using HMI and manual intervention.
Immediately communicate and escalate issues affecting production to operational leadership.
Contribute to system uptime through system preservation, robot recovery, suspect removal, and bot health actions.
Perform periodic system inspections, including cleaning, lubrication, tolerance checking, and component validation.
Report out-of-spec conditions, perform root-cause corrective action, and maintain continuous operation of system components.
Use common radio etiquette when obtaining instructions from leadership and operational leads.
Maintain rover bots, including replacing wheels and cleaning ESD brushes and sensors.
Recover automated robotic vehicles in the Symbotic Matrix select system, including work in restrictive environments.
Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.