Automated Assembly Cell Operator - 2nd SHIFT

Department: Manufacturing & Distribution - General Labor

Location: Henderson, TN

Compensation: $23.59 / hour

Description We are seeking a detail-oriented and mechanically inclined Assembly Cell Operator to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for operating and supporting a state-of-the-art Automated Assembly Cell consisting of four Fanuc industrial robots that produce pipe hanger clevises. This is a hands-on position that plays a critical role in maintaining production flow, cell efficiency, and product quality.

How You Will Help Cell Operation & Component Feeding

• Load and feed raw components — including clevis tops, clevis bottoms, bolts, and nuts — into the automated assembly cell in accordance with production schedules and work instructions.

• Monitor the cell during operation to ensure consistent, uninterrupted component supply and alert supervision of any feed or flow interruptions.

• Inspect incoming components for defects or non-conformances prior to feeding the cell.

Packaging & Material Handling

• Construct and stage corrugated cardboard shipping/storage boxes for the robotic cell to deposit finished clevis assemblies into.

• Ensure boxes are properly labeled, sized, and positioned at designated output stations.

• Remove completed boxes from the cell, verify counts, and transfer to downstream staging or shipping areas.

Sizing Changeovers

• Perform product sizing changeovers as directed, which include:

• Swapping clevis top and bottom components for alternate sizes

• Changing bolt and nut sizes to match the active production order

• Replacing and securing 8 tooling fixtures within the cell

• Adjusting entrance conveyor lane guides to accommodate different component dimensions

• Execute changeovers efficiently and accurately using provided setup sheets and tooling to minimize downtime.

Quality & Safety

• Perform visual and dimensional quality checks on assembled clevises per established inspection criteria.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area in compliance with 5S standards.

• Follow all safety protocols, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures when performing changeovers or any work near the cell.

• Report equipment faults, robot alarms, or quality issues to the supervisor or maintenance team promptly.

Documentation

• Record production counts, downtime events, and changeover times accurately on shift logs or electronic systems as required.

What You Will Bring Required

• High school diploma or GED

• Ability to read and follow written work instructions, setup sheets, and safety procedures

• Basic mechanical aptitude and comfort working in proximity to automated industrial equipment

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs regularly

• Reliable attendance and a team-oriented work ethic

Preferred

• Prior experience working in an automated manufacturing or assembly environment

• Experience with industrial robotics, particularly Fanuc robot systems (operating HMI panels, responding to fault/alarm conditions, basic teach pendant familiarity)

• Experience performing production changeovers or tooling swaps

• Familiarity with conveyor-fed assembly systems