Robot Operator
HireArt
San Francisco, CAFresher2h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed
- Must know
- TroubleshootingOperations
- Work
- On-site in San Francisco
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Operations54%Troubleshooting42%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 7, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
HireArt is seeking Robot Operators to join a client at an early and exciting stage of development. This full-time, onsite contract position will involve operating robotic systems to perform manipulation tasks and collect high-quality training data. Full training will be provided.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely operate physical robots for extended periods using teleoperation equipment.
- Collect training data by repeatedly demonstrating manipulation tasks according to defined protocols.
- Monitor and evaluate autonomous robot behavior.
- Document observations and provide feedback to engineering teams to support system development and issue resolution.
- Perform basic troubleshooting of robotic systems.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Ability to safely operate robotic systems for extended periods.
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role, including standing and raising arms for extended periods.
- Strong attention to detail and consistency when performing repetitive tasks according to defined standards.
- Ability to follow detailed protocols and accurately document issues, edge cases, and hardware anomalies.
- Strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
Qualifications
- No prior robotics experience is required.
- Candidates from STEM, aviation, operations, manufacturing, crafts, trades, and military backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
- Reliability and being hardworking.
- Comfortable in a hands-on environment.
- Detail-oriented.
- Consistent when performing repetitive tasks.
- Ability to clearly communicate technical observations and issues.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with video games or joystick- and remote-operated platforms (e.g., drones, robotics, forklifts, excavators, claw machines, arcade games).
- Experience with fine motor or tool-based precision work (e.g., musical instruments, sewing, model building, soldering, welding, electronics assembly, dental/surgical assisting, puppetry).
- Competitive experience in sports, esports, music, or similar disciplines requiring sustained practice, precision, and performance under pressure.
Available Shifts
- Wednesday-Sunday
- Thursday-Monday
- Friday-Tuesday
- Saturday-Wednesday
Shift Hours: 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week.
Compensation
- $30.00 USD Per Hour