Cell Operator

Exol•Joliet, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Symbotic is seeking a Cell Operator responsible for the upkeep and operations of automated adapters that interface with the Symbotic structure. This role involves ensuring system readiness to meet performance targets and operating equipment using Human/Machine Interface terminals. The Cell Operator is part of the Customer Operations organization, which manages the daily operations of Symbotic’s robotic material handling system and partners with onsite customers to achieve quality, safety, and system performance.

Requirements

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, or equivalent educational or training.
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 a 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.

Responsibilities

Perform pre-production checks on automated adapters to ensure they are in a 'ready to run' state.
Process and monitor the flow of the automated storage and retrieval system through the adapters, including manual inbound, automatic inbound, and automatic outbound, to maximize throughput and cases per hour.
Prepare pallets for induction into the Symbotic storage and retrieval system.
Assess the cause of system stoppages and restore service using Human/Machine Interface (HMI) and manual intervention.
Communicate and escalate any 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, and component validation.
Report all out-of-spec conditions, perform root cause corrective actions, and maintain continuous operation of system components.
Monitor and utilize common radio etiquette while receiving instructions from leadership and operational leads.
Perform rover bot upkeep, including replacing wheels, cleaning, and maintaining ESD brushes and sensors.
Perform automated robotic vehicle recovery in the Symbotic Matrix select system, which may involve working in restrictive environments.
Other duties as assigned by leadership.