Lead Production Technician at Symbotic

Tolleson, Arizona, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Supply Chain, Robotics, Warehouse AutomationIndustries

Requirements

  • Demonstrates commitment and ability to work safely
  • Reliable and maintains satisfactory attendance
  • Produce quality work
  • Ability to maintain required productivity/work expectations
  • Be 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
  • Ability to analyze stoppages and resolve/escalate accordingly
  • Ability to work with limited supervision following system procedures and manuals
  • A high sense of urgency
  • Takes critical feedback and recognition positively
  • Ability to multi-task and perform multiple job functions at once
  • Must be literate, written and verbal, in English Language
  • Ability to work approximately 75% of time on a construction site with PPE required (hard hat, safety vest, steel toes, eyegear)

Responsibilities

  • Ensure that the safety commitments in compliance with OSHA, Symbotic, and our customers’ processes and procedures are met daily
  • Help lead the team of production technicians with direction from site leadership
  • 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
  • Assist other team members in the operation of systems troubleshooting
  • Analyze recurring faults and determine best corrective action
  • 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
  • Make recommendations for process/continuous improvement
  • Perform periodic system inspections including: cleaning, lubrication, tolerance checking, component validation
  • Report all out of spec conditions and perform root cause corrective action
  • 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
  • Assist Automation technicians with breakdown calls and continuous system availability
  • Perform basic duties of the Automation Technicians as needed
  • Other duties as assigned by leadership

Skills

HMI
OSHA Compliance
Troubleshooting
Robotics
Warehouse Automation
System Monitoring
Pallet Preparation
Fault Analysis
Team Leadership
Safety Procedures

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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