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Robot Inspector

Summary
  • Perform mandatory robot inspections and weigh-ins to ensure compliance with robot construction rules.
  • Determine inspection outcome decisions (pass/fail). May perform random inspections.
  • Work under the direction of the Lead Robot Inspector.
  • *Must sign a Volunteer Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Form prior to start of service

Benefits
  • Make a difference in the lives of youth by creating a fun, meaningful, and inspirational experience for team members
  • Significant level of responsibility
  • High visibility role
  • Opportunity to utilize assessment, mechanical and electrical skills
  • Networking opportunities
  • Interesting and varied responsibilities
  • Ability to work and interact with team members, mentors, and other volunteers
  • Physically active role, not sedentary
  • Ability to work in an exciting, fun, highly-charged environment

Responsibilities
  • Demonstrate Gracious Professionalism
  • Attend Volunteer Meeting; participate in training (REQUIRED)
  • Perform robot inspections and weigh-ins
  • Complete inspection paperwork
  • Participate in deliberations regarding inspection decision issues

Experience
  • FIRST experience not required; team experience preferred
  • Mechanical aptitude required, basic knowledge of electronics is helpful
  • Strong interpersonal/communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate with others
  • Ability to move about the facility
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time
  • Strong assessment skills
  • Ability to work as a member of a team

Training
  • Lead Robot Inspector conducts training at the Volunteer Meeting and provides guidance during the competition.

Commitment
  • Minimum two days, and Wednesday Dinner Meeting (orientation and training).

Activities
  • Attend Volunteer Meeting; position training conducted (REQUIRED)
  • Assist with break down of robot inspection/weigh-in areas

Prior to start of shift:
  • Check in at Volunteer Registration/Information Table
  • Report to inspection area
  • Perform duties
  • Break down of robot inspection and weigh-in areas and pack for transport

Supervision
  • Lead Robot Inspector provides direct supervision
  • Oversight by Volunteer Coordinator

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