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Robot Cell Operator

Staff Management Group LLC
Hightstown, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/29/2026
Staff Management Group is seeking a Robot Cell Operator for our client in East Windsor, NJ. Please read the ENTIRE job description and ALL of the job requirements BEFORE applying for this position.

Schedule:
  • 3rd Shift: 9:30PM - 6AM
  • Monday - Friday


Pay Rate:
  • $22 - $28 / hour


Job Summary:

The Robot Cell Operator is responsible for operating, monitoring, and troubleshooting automated robotic cells to ensure safe and eAicient production. This role supports robotic systems, conveyors, Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs), sensors, and automated material-handling equipment while maintaining all safety, quality, and production standards.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Safely and efficiently operate automated robotic work cells.
  • Monitor robotic operations through the HMI.
  • Respond to machine alarms by following established troubleshooting procedures.
  • Load and unload materials into robotic cells.
  • Monitor conveyor systems to maintain a smooth product flow.
  • Safely clear conveyor jams by following Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
  • Verify that products move properly through automated systems.
  • Ensure barcode scanners and vision systems read products correctly.
  • Perform basic startup and shutdown of robotic equipment.
  • Conduct routine equipment inspections at the beginning of each shift.
  • Clean robotic cells and workstations daily.
  • Accurately complete production documentation and shift reports.
  • Follow all GMP, safety, quality, and company operating procedures.


Qualifications and Skills:

Basic knowledge of:
  • Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs)
  • Industrial sensors and photo eyes
  • Conveyor systems
  • Electric motors and basic electrical wiring
  • Pneumatic components
  • Industrial robot operation and safety


Additional Requirements:
  • Ability to read basic machine-status information and troubleshoot minor equipment issues.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.
  • Ability to follow written procedures and document production information accurately.


Education and Experience:
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Zero to two years of manufacturing or automation experience preferred.


Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to lift and handle 30 pounds repeatedly throughout an eight-hour shift.
  • Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to stand for four to eight hours per shift.
  • Ability to kneel for one to four hours per shift.
  • Frequent walking, stooping, bending, crouching, crawling, and reaching.
  • Occasional sitting, climbing, and balancing.
  • Ability to work in indoor and outdoor production environments with possible temperature changes.
  • Required vision includes close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, along with the ability to adjust focus.


Additional Information:

Staff Management Group is an equal employment opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or citizenship status.

About Staff Management Group: Staff Management Group has over 30 years of experience placing staffing candidates in distribution, manufacturing, production, assembly, and clerical positions. Staff Management Group is one of New Jersey's leading staffing and recruiting agencies specializing in light industrial and clerical staffing. Come join the team!

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