**Job Title: Cell Operator** **Job Description** This role involves ensuring the upkeep and operation of automated adapters that interface with a conveyor system. The Cell Operator will assist in preparing the system for readiness to meet performance targets and utilize Human/Machine Interface (HMI) terminals effectively. The role involves physical activities like identifying misplaced products, cleaning sensors, and crawling within the structure. **Responsibilities** + Ensure safety commitments are met daily in compliance with OSHA and customer processes. + Perform pre-production checks on automated adapters to ensure equipment readiness. + Monitor and process automated storage and retrieval systems using adapters. + Prepare pallets for induction into the system. + Assess causes of system stoppage and return to service using HMI and manual intervention. + Assist team members in systems troubleshooting. + Analyze recurring faults and determine corrective actions. + Communicate issues impacting production to operational leadership. + Contribute to system uptime through preservation, robot recovery, and health actions. + Make recommendations for process and continuous improvement. + Perform system inspections including cleaning, lubrication, and component validation. + Report out of spec conditions and perform root cause corrective actions. + Maintain continuous operation of system components. + Utilize radio etiquette for instructions from leadership. + Perform rover bot upkeep including replacing wheels, cleaning, and sensor maintenance. + Responsible for robotic vehicle recovery in restrictive environments. + Assist Automation technicians with breakdown calls and system availability. **Essential Skills** + 1+ years of experience in manufacturing, either as a Machine Operator or Entry Level Maintenance. + Technical skills including the use of touchscreens, computers, and mobile phones. + Problem-solving skills to identify and communicate issues with solutions. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + High school graduate or trade school preferred. + Experience in machine operating, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and manufacturing. + Skills in automation, production, machine operation, mechanical, robotics, preventive maintenance, and repair. **Why Work Here?** The company is experiencing growth due to its advanced products and systems, which are years ahead of the competition. It offers a transparent culture with strong team mentality, rewarding good attendance with promotions, benefits, and advancement opportunities. Employees receive training on state-of-the-art technology that enhances career prospects. **Work Environment** The work takes place within a distribution center featuring an automated racking system and multiple robotic arm cells. The environment includes high racking up to 45 feet, restrictive areas of 24 inches. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Melrose Park, Illinois. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Melrose Park,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Aug 25, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.