Remote Mechanic Job - 38237

Turing; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

All equipment provided

Short-term, flexible engagement

Role in shaping AI research

Job summary

A leading technology company in Massachusetts is seeking mechanics to document their daily work using GoPro cameras as part of an AI research initiative. You will record maintenance and troubleshooting processes over 5 days within a 2-week period. Ideal candidates are self-employed and fluent in English, with the commitment to participate fully. All necessary equipment will be provided, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to human-centered AI research.

Qualifications

• Must live in a private, self-contained environment.
• Participants must be self-employed or have employer consent to record.

Responsibilities

• Wear a GoPro camera for daily activities over a 5-day period.
• Upload video footage daily for review.

Skills

Fluent English

Basic computer skills

Comfortable using web-based tools

Job description

Role Overview:

Turing is searching for mechanics to wear GoPro cameras and document their day-to-day work as part of the Common Lives Project. You and your colleague will contribute to an AI research project by recording your maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting processes.

Responsibilities

• Wear a head-mounted GoPro camera to capture daily activities for 5 separate days within a 2-week window
• Record a minimum of 7 hours per day, with flexibility to take breaks and pause the camera for privacy
• At the end of each day, spend around 2 hours to:
• Upload your footage to a secure platform
• Choose to delete, anonymize, or consent to each video segment

Household Requirements

• No children (under 18) present or visiting during the recording period
• All adults in the space must be fluent English speakers and consent to being recorded
• Must live in a private, self-contained apartment, building, or indoor work environment
• All household members must agree to appear in the footage

Participant Requirements

• Must work indoors in non-customer-facing roles (e.g., not retail or child care)
• Participants who share the same workplace or household should both have a GoPro mounted during the activity
• Preferably engaged in manual or creative work (e.g., chef, baker, artist, carpenter, musician, electrician, mechanic)
• Must be self-employed or have employer consent to record in the work environment
• Able to use a computer for basic tasks such as reviewing and uploading video clips

Technical Requirements

• Must have access to a computer and internet connection
• Comfortable using web-based tools for uploading and reviewing clips (training will be provided)
• GoPro camera and all accessories will be provided for the duration of the project

Perks of Freelancing With Turing

• Play a vital role in shaping the future of human-centered AI research
• Short-term, flexible engagement with minimal disruption to your routine
• All equipment provided by Turing
• Be part of an innovative global data collection initiative
• Commitment Required: 5 recording days within a 2-week window
• Engagement Type: Contractor / Freelance
• Duration: 2 weeks (plus setup and review time)
• Location: United States only

Application Process

• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a brief screening
• Once accepted, Turing will ship all necessary equipment and provide onboarding instructions
• Participants will receive training on how to record, upload, and review their footage securely

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Technology, Information and Internet

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