Robotics Operations Technician

You will operate robots in commercial settings and help keep them running reliably. The work combines robot deployment, monitoring, basic maintenance, safety procedures, and detailed reporting for engineering review.

You will work around robotics hardware in an active onsite environment. The role includes repetitive physical activity, standing, moving equipment, and handling items weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Deploy and operate robots in commercial scenarios.
• Monitor robot tasks, uptime, and performance.
• Identify bugs, hardware failures, and other operating issues.
• Record incidents and technical observations in Jira.
• Follow robot bring-up, shutdown, hardware, and teleoperation safety procedures.
• Keep equipment and work areas organized.
• Write and discuss reports about system status, incidents, and possible improvements.
• Adapt to changing procedures and suggest improvements based on hands-on experience.

What It Pays and Takes

This is an entry-level, part-time contractor role. Previous robotics or maintenance experience is helpful but not required.

• Pay: $10 to $20 per hour.
• Location: Onsite in San Francisco, California.
• Work type: Part-time contract work.
• Language: English proficiency for clear written and verbal communication.
• Location eligibility: Open to candidates in the United States.
• Use fine motor control and close attention to detail during repetitive hands-on work.
• Follow precise technical and mechanical instructions.
• Maintain focus and consistent quality during extended physical activity.
• Have basic mechanical aptitude and comfort working around robotics or hardware.
• Record issues clearly in Jira.
• Stand, move, and handle equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Helpful Background

Academic or practical experience in robotics, mechatronics, hardware assembly, or maintenance can help you succeed, but it is not required. Experience with repetitive technical work, equipment operations, or structured incident reporting is also useful.

How It Works

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AI training is the human work behind artificial intelligence, including collecting information from real-world systems and recording observations that help improve how models and robots perform. People with practical technical skills contribute useful examples and feedback that support better AI systems.