Automation System Operator

Automation System Operator

Symbotic is currently seeking a talented Automation System Operator who would be responsible for monitoring the operation of our automated material handling system, while coordinating on-site troubleshooting efforts and escalating complex issues to internal subject matter experts.

The system operator is part of the site operations team, which is part of the Customer Operations organization. The Customer Operations organization is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of Symbotic's robotic material handling system. The Customer Operations organization drives operational excellence by engaging and partnering with our onsite customers to drive best-in-class quality, safety and system performance.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring that the safety commitments in compliance with OSHA, Symbotic, and our customers' processes and procedures are met daily.
• Monitoring system performance and availability of both personnel and automated robotic vehicles.
• Working with customer to schedule and produce orders and receive inventory.
• Troubleshooting system stoppages and determining best course of action to maintain system up-time.
• Effectively communicating and troubleshooting software issues with off-site Symbotic software engineers and on-site management team.
• Operating system via custom GUI. Ensuring safe and proper operation of system.
• Planning daily activities and coordinating system maintenance with maintenance personnel and Automation Manager based upon daily needs of warehouse operations.
• Maintaining accurate logs of major events. Becoming the on-site software expert with an excellent understanding of system interrelations and consequences.
• Assessing cause of automated robotic vehicle failure, examining log files and taking detailed notes and alerting service personnel.
• Assisting and training other automation team operators in troubleshooting and repairs of any equipment as required, consistent with level of experience and training.
• Communicating with tier support to drive system production.
• Other duties as assigned by leadership.

Qualifications include:

• Minimum of 3 years in a computer or automation environment desired.
• Ability to direct and guide employees daily standard work.
• Effective detail-oriented communicator.
• A desire to learn new equipment and assist team members as needed.
• Takes critical feedback and recognition positively.
• Ability to multi-task and perform multiple job functions at once.
• A high sense of urgency.
• Must be literate, written and verbal, in English Language.

Our environment includes:

• Steep stairs to climb into the structure.
• Regularly near railings that are high off the ground.
• Subject to environmental conditions, protection from weather conditions but not necessarily temperature changes. Must be capable of working in temperatures ranging from 105 to 32 Fahrenheit.
• If the site location is in construction, you will be required to wear proper PPE (hard hat, safety vest, steel toes, eyeglasses, ear protection, fall protection (e.g., safety harnesses).
• Frequent ability to safely and efficiently lift items weighing up to 50lbs and move items weighing up to 80lbs.
• Stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours and is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is routinely required to work at heights of up to 45 feet and within restrictive areas of 24 inches. to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must be capable of occasional and/or continuous feeling, seeing, hearing, bending, twisting, stooping, pushing, pulling, balancing, gripping, climbing, crawling, sitting, handling objects, and repetitive movement using both hands and feet. Must comply with all safety requirements and protocols, including without limitation Lock out tag out safety protocols and fall protection safety protocols.

Symbotic is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.