Cell Operator at Symbotic

Centralia, Washington, United States

Symbotic Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Robotics, Warehouse Automation, Supply ChainIndustries

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, educational or training equivalent
  • 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
  • Ability to climb steep stairs into the structure
  • Comfort working regularly near railings that are high off the ground
  • Capable of working in temperatures ranging from 105° to 32° Fahrenheit
  • Willingness to wear proper PPE (hard hat, safety vest, steel toes, eyeglasses, ear protection, fall protection) if site is in construction
  • Frequent ability to safely and efficiently lift items weighing up to 50lbs and move items weighing up to 80lbs
  • Ability to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours and frequently walk and reach

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

Skills

HMI
Robot Recovery
System Monitoring
Pallet Preparation
Troubleshooting
Manual Intervention
System Maintenance
Automated Storage Retrieval
Lubrication
Tolerance Checking

Symbotic

Develops robotics and software for supply chains

About Symbotic

Symbotic develops robotics and software aimed at improving supply chain operations. Their products include both hardware and software that work together to automate various processes within warehouses and distribution centers. This automation helps manufacturers, distributors, and retailers streamline their operations, making them faster and more efficient. Unlike many competitors, Symbotic focuses on creating a comprehensive solution that integrates seamlessly into existing supply chains, providing not just the technology but also ongoing support and maintenance. The goal of Symbotic is to enhance the profitability of their clients by optimizing supply chain performance through advanced automation.

Wilmington, DelawareHeadquarters
2007Year Founded
$607.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Robotics & Automation, Industrial & Manufacturing, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Risks

Financial restatement and class action lawsuit may harm investor confidence and stability.
Integration challenges from OhmniLabs acquisition could divert focus from core operations.
Expansion in Georgia may face delays or cost overruns, impacting profitability.

Differentiation

Symbotic integrates proprietary robotics and software for advanced supply chain automation.
The company focuses on making supply chains faster, more efficient, and profitable.
Symbotic's acquisition of OhmniLabs expands its capabilities beyond traditional warehouse settings.

Upsides

Increased demand for warehouse automation due to e-commerce growth boosts Symbotic's market potential.
AI-driven robotics interest from major companies like Amazon enhances Symbotic's industry relevance.
Symbotic's expansion in Georgia creates 300 jobs, strengthening its operational capacity.

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