Symbotic · 4 hours ago
Lead Production Technician
USA Tolleson, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$29/hr - $32.50/hrSymbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform. As a Lead Production Technician, you will be responsible for system upkeep and operations of automated adapters, ensuring safety compliance, and leading the day-to-day operations of Symbotic’s robotic material handling system.
MobileRetailRoboticsSupply Chain ManagementWarehouse Automation
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 technician 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
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability
401K
PTO
Other benefits
Company
Symbotic
Symbotic is a provider of integrated supply network automation solutions for warehouses and distribution centers.
Founded in 2005
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.36B2025-12-04Post Ipo Secondary· $192.5M
2025-12-04Post Ipo Equity· $357.5M
2024-02-21Post Ipo Secondary· $202.5M
Leadership Team
Carol Hibbard
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Ernst
Chief Financial Officer
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