Robot Operator Internship (Part-Time)
Part-time internship monitoring on-site robotic systems in a manufacturing facility, observing operations, documenting events, and communicating issues to the engineering team via Slack. Ideal for Shawnee State students with no prior experience required, focusing on reliability and attention to detail.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Be present near the Pivot robotic cell during scheduled production runs
- Observe robot operation and note any interruptions, faults, or unusual behavior
- Record timestamps and short descriptions of events (stops, resets, operator interventions, etc.)
- Notify the Pivot team via Slack/text when predefined issues occur
- Provide simple daily summaries of how the system performed
- Help coordinate basic restart procedures if instructed by Pivot remotely
- Serve as Pivot’s on-site point of contact during monitored shifts
Ideal Candidate
- Current student at Shawnee State University
- Reliable and punctual
- Comfortable spending extended periods monitoring equipment
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Detail-oriented and organized
- Interest in robotics, engineering, manufacturing, or industrial technology is a plus
- No prior robotics experience required
Schedule
- Part-time, flexible around class schedules
- Shifts coordinated based on OSCO production runs
- Some shifts may involve multi-hour monitoring blocks
Skills
Slack, Robotics, Manufacturing Processes, Industrial Automation, System Monitoring, Event Documentation, Communication Tools
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