Full Time Position, Boston
Artaic is a unique design and manufacturing firm based in Boston. Artaic produces highly customized tile mosaic murals and companion field tile for a wide variety of applications, primarily within the commercial and residential architecture and interior design field, across industries including hospitality, healthcare, corporate, education, and public art. Artaic is inventing and applying a proprietary, automated system of front-end design software linked to back-end inventory management and robotic fabrication. This system allows for revolutionary customization and efficiency in tile installations.
Artaic is a dynamic growth stage company with a demonstrated commitment to supporting new design, engineering, and business ideas while promoting an entrepreneurial culture that fosters and rewards initiative, innovation, and creativity. Artaic is privately owned and has been enjoying consistent responsible growth across several channels and market sectors. Under the operating guidance of Founder and CEO Ted Acworth, the team has been successfully responding to market conditions and opportunities since 2008.
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THE POSITION
Production Assistant: Robotic Manufacturing
Artaic is seeking a reliable and diligent Robot Wrangler (Robotic Production Assistant) to help keep our robotic manufacturing team of robots online and optimized. Arty was our first robot, born at the company’s inception in 2009. As we have continually improved our unique process and technology, Arty was joined by his brother Arnold, sister Bertha, and the latest game-changing addition to the family, Artemis.
To keep up with rapidly growing production demand, this Robot Wrangler position is a production assistant who will work closely with the production and engineering teams, responsible for running Artaic’s proprietary mosaic assembly systems. There are daily KPIs to hit in the creation of square-foot sections of our mosaic product, contributing to the creation of large-scale, commercial mosaic artwork. This includes operating tile inspection machinery for quality control and sorting, operating robotic manufacturing machinery to lay out the tile according to the custom-designed mosaic pattern, assembling sample materials, and other work tasks. This Robotic Production Assistant will actively participate in Cross-Functional Training while serving as a valuable resource for Continuous Improvement of our processes to achieve greater efficiency and lower costs. Cross-Functional Training and advancement across all aspects of Artaic’s production and logistics processes are available and encouraged.
OVERVIEW & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Operation of mosaic tile assembly robots.
- Operation of tile inspection stations, with automatic and manual quality control.
- General maintenance/upkeep of the manufacturing space.
- Ability to learn robot maintenance procedures and troubleshoot issues during robot operation.
- Ability to learn quality control standards and perform checks throughout the production process.
- Consistently arrive on time for designated shift. Looking for 7-3, 3-11 and 9-5 Shift Opportunities. Potential for Supervisor level responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Demonstrated interest and capability in robotic fabrication work.
- Experience operating and servicing machinery (not necessarily robots).
- Experience wiring and working with electronic assemblies a plus.
- Experience with pneumatic systems (actuators, vacuum pumps, compressors) a plus.
- Familiarity with robots such as Epson and Fanuc a plus.
- Comfortable in a fast paced production environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively and work well with others.
- Interest in continuous improvement methods to aid in production efficiencies.
- Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve on the fly.
- Ability to hit production goals on a per shift basis.
- Positive attitude.
COMPENSATION
$17-$25 per hour, or $40,000-$60,000 per year, based on availability and experience.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS & PERKS
- Paid training available, including apprenticeship certificate program.
- Competitive health insurance coverage for full-time employees, after 90 days.
- Team building events and potluck meals.
- Mosaic Friends and Family discount on personal mosaic projects.
- Commuting tax credits.
- Bike parking and showers on site.
- Free shuttle to and from both North Station , Assembly Square and Sullivan Square – walking distance from T Stops.
CONTACT
Please send resume/CV to hr@artaic.com with the subject line: “Robot Wrangler.” A cover letter describing why you think this role at Artaic might be a fit is appreciated.