Cell Operator

Symbotic•USA Centralia, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cell Operator is responsible for upkeep and operation of automated adapters that interface with the Symbotic structure, supporting system readiness and performance targets. The role is part of Customer Operations, which leads daily operations of Symbotic’s robotic material-handling system and partners with onsite customers to promote quality, safety, and system performance. The operator uses Human/Machine Interface terminals to run equipment and maintain the automated storage and retrieval system.

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 simultaneously.
Ability to work in temperatures ranging from 32°F to 105°F.
Ability to safely and efficiently lift items weighing up to 50 pounds and move items weighing up to 80 pounds.
Ability to stand and walk for up to 10–12 hours, work at heights up to 45 feet, and work in restrictive areas measuring 24 inches.
Ability to perform physical activities including reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, gripping, and repetitive movements using both hands and feet.
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 a related field.

Responsibilities

Perform pre-production checks on automated adapters to ensure equipment is ready to run.
Process and monitor automated storage and retrieval system flows through 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 causes of system stoppages and return equipment to service using the Human/Machine Interface and manual intervention.
Immediately communicate and escalate issues affecting production to operational leadership.
Support system uptime through system preservation, robot recovery, suspect removal, and bot health actions.
Conduct periodic system inspections, including cleaning, lubrication, tolerance checks, 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.