Robotics Systems Maintenance Technician

Join Symbotic in Jackson, GA

Picture your day: you arrive at our brand-new Jackson facility, open the CMMS to review overnight status, and head to the heart of our automated operation—adapters, vertical lifts, conveyors, and a fast-moving fleet of robotic vehicles. You inspect, calibrate, and fine‑tune systems so product flows seamlessly. When something stalls, you dive into schematics, isolate faults, swap or repair components, then document everything with precision.

Schedule & Ramp Plan

• Start on a Monday–Friday day shift as the site launches.
• As volume grows, we will transition to a 24/7 model with two 12‑hour rotations:
• Team A: Sunday–Tuesday plus every other Wednesday, 6:00 AM–6:00 PM (Days) or 6:00 PM–6:00 AM (Nights)
• Team B: Thursday–Saturday plus every other Wednesday, 6:00 AM–6:00 PM (Days) or 6:00 PM–6:00 AM (Nights)
• We are seeking candidates available for day shift initially and flexible to move to either rotation when 24/7 begins.

What You’ll Tackle

• Inspect Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) assets, automated adapters/lifts, and robotic vehicles to ensure readiness and reliability.
• Keep operations continuous by adjusting, calibrating, repairing, replacing, or modifying components as needed.
• Monitor and manage material flow—manual inbound, automatic inbound, and automatic outbound—to maximize throughput and cases per hour.
• Troubleshoot robotic vehicle stoppages using wiring diagrams, schematics, and advanced test equipment.
• Perform periodic inspections within target durations; record parts/labor and maintenance actions in the CMMS.
• Communicate production-impacting issues, recommended actions, and estimated repair times to the right stakeholders.
• Adapt quickly in a dynamic setting, shifting priorities with business needs.
• Recover robotic vehicles within the Symbotic Matrix select system, including work in restrictive areas.
• Complete minor fabrication/utility work (e.g., machining holes, brackets; cutting steel; aligning sensors; installing Unistrut).
• Set up, calibrate, troubleshoot, and perform tool changes on robotic arms.
• Maintain 5S standards through continuous cleaning and organization.
• Perform Cell Operator tasks when required and assist with other duties assigned by leadership.

What You Bring

• Associate degree and/or certification in electronics, automotive, automation, or manufacturing—or equivalent work experience (preferred).
• 3+ years’ experience with mechanical automation systems or educational/training equivalent.
• Advanced troubleshooting capability; strong ability to read electro‑mechanical drawings.
• Experience operating automated systems.
• PLC knowledge and troubleshooting experience.
• Proficiency in inspection practices and working independently from procedures/manuals.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Climb steep stairs within the structure; work near elevated railings.
• Work indoors with environmental exposure; temperatures may range from 105° to 32° Fahrenheit.
• Construction-phase sites require PPE: hard hat, safety vest, steel-toe footwear, safety glasses, hearing protection, and fall protection (e.g., safety harness).
• Frequently lift up to 50 lbs and move loads up to 80 lbs safely and efficiently.
• Stand/walk up to 10–12 hours; frequent reaching with hands/arms.
• Operate at heights up to 45 feet and within restrictive spaces as narrow as 24 inches; climb/balance/stoop/kneel/crouch/crawl as tasks require.
• Capable of 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.

Core Strengths

• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Electrical troubleshooting and repair
• Work across 120/208/240/480 VAC systems

Tools & Technologies

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
• Conveyor systems
• Servo motors

At Symbotic, you’ll become the go‑to expert across mechanical, PLC, electrical, and electronic subsystems that keep our automated ecosystem moving.