Cell Operator

Exol•Joliet, IL

18h

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 helps lead day-to-day operations 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.
Commitment to 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.
Ability to climb steep stairs and work near high railings, at heights up to 45 feet, and in restrictive areas as narrow as 24 inches.
Ability to work in temperatures ranging from 32°F to 105°F and, where applicable, wear required personal protective equipment at construction sites.
Ability to safely and efficiently lift items up to 50 pounds and move items up to 80 pounds.
Ability to stand and walk for up to 10–12 hours and to perform the physical activities described, including reaching, climbing, crawling, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, and repetitive movements.
Ability to comply with safety requirements and protocols, including lockout/tagout and fall protection.

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 automated storage and retrieval system flow through adapters, including manual inbound, automatic inbound, and automatic outbound, to support throughput and cases-per-hour targets.
Prepare pallets for induction into the Symbotic storage and retrieval system.
Assess causes of system stoppages and return equipment to service using HMI terminals and manual intervention.
Immediately communicate and escalate production-impacting issues 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 actions, and maintain continuous operation of system components.
Use common radio etiquette and obtain 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.