Robot Operator

A Fast Growing AI Robotics Company; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

HireArt, Inc. seeks a Robot Operator to join a deployed team at a Charleston, SC customer facility. You will operate robotic prototypes in a live production environment, perform recurring tasks, and collect data to improve robotic performance.

Ideal candidates are reliable, detail-oriented, and capable of performing focused, repetitive work while maintaining high precision. You will communicate technical observations clearly to remote teams and work onsite with strict safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Ability to work extended periods with VR headset and operate robotic systems safely.
• Strong written communication to document observations for remote teams.
• Ability to follow safety, cleanliness, and access protocols in production environments.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate physical and simulated robotic prototypes for extended periods using VR headsets and controllers.
• Execute recurring customer tasks with high consistency, quality, and attention to detail while collecting data and evaluating autonomous behavior.
• Operate simulated robotic systems for training and data collection when the customer site is unavailable.
• Document task outcomes, issues, and technical observations and provide clear, actionable feedback to remote teams.
• Represent the company professionally while onsite at the customer facility.
• Follow all customer-site safety and access protocols.
• Perform preventative maintenance and basic troubleshooting on robotic systems.
• Participate in projects to improve tools, workflows, and processes.

Skills

VR headset operation

Focused repetitive tasks

Written communication

Safety protocols

Physical stamina (lift 25 lb)

OS proficiency (Windows/macOS/Linux)

U.S. driver’s license

U.S. citizenship

Typing speed 40 wpm

Onsite work

Tools

GitHub familiarity

Command-line interfaces

Remote platforms exposure

Job description

Robot Operator

A Fast Growing AI Robotics Company

Full time

Location

Charleston, SC, United States

Work environment

In-person

Expected pay amount

31.00 USD Per Hour

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week

12 month contract

HireArt is helping our client find Robot Operators to join its deployed team at a customer production facility in the Charleston, S.C. area. In this role, you’ll operate physical robotic prototypes in a live production environment, performing recurring customer tasks while collecting the data and observations that help improve robotic performance.

In this role, you’ll work with a focused set of customer tasks, operating robots consistently and to a high standard while demonstrating tasks, evaluating autonomous behavior, and documenting outcomes. Because engineering and development teams support the deployment remotely, you’ll play an important role in clearly communicating technical observations and issues that help drive product improvements.

The ideal candidate is reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable performing focused, repetitive work while maintaining a high level of consistency and precision. You’re a clear written communicator who can work independently, follow strict operating procedures, and professionally represent the company while working onsite at a customer facility. You’re excited to contribute directly to the advancement of real-world robotics technology.

As a Robot Operator, you will:

• Safely operate physical and simulated robotic prototypes for extended periods using virtual reality headsets and controllers.
• Execute recurring customer tasks with a high degree of consistency, quality, and attention to detail while collecting data and evaluating autonomous behavior.
• Operate simulated robotic systems for training and data collection when the customer site is unavailable.
• Document task outcomes, issues, and technical observations and provide clear, actionable written feedback to remote engineering and development teams.
• Represent the company and its technology professionally while working as a guest at the customer facility.
• Follow all customer-site requirements, including safety protocols, protective equipment, cleanliness standards, and controlled-access procedures.
• Perform preventative maintenance and basic troubleshooting on robotic systems and maintain robot equipment and work areas.
• Participate in projects to improve tools, workflows, and operational processes.

Requirements

• Ability to work for extended periods using a virtual reality (VR) headset, with sufficient spatial awareness to safely operate robotic systems
• Comfort performing focused, repetitive tasks for extended periods while maintaining quality, consistency, and attention to detail
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to clearly document technical observations for remote teams
• Ability to consistently follow strict safety, cleanliness, and access protocols within a controlled production environment
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation, including standing for extended periods and lifting up to 25 pounds
• Proficiency using Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems and office productivity tools
• A valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to safely operate company vehicles
• U.S. citizenship as required for this role due to business or legal requirements
• Ability to type at least 40 words per minute
• Flexibility to work varying schedules, including different shifts, extended hours, evenings, weekends, or holidays based on the customer’s production schedule
• Ability to travel occasionally for onboarding, training, company events, or other business needs
• Ability to work fully onsite in Charleston, S.C.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with video gaming, virtual reality systems, or remotely operated platforms such as drones or robotics
• Demonstrated proficiency through competitions, public portfolios, streaming platforms, or other verifiable experience
• Familiarity with command-line interfaces, GitHub, or version-controlled environments
• Experience working onsite at customer or partner facilities or in controlled production or field environments with strict operating protocols
• Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs
• HireArt covers all costs for short- and long-term disability and life insurance
• 401k package

Commitment

This is a full-time, 12-month contract position staffed via HireArt. This is a fully onsite role at a customer production facility in the Charleston, S.C. area, with limited work potentially performed from a local company field office.

HireArt values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas or employ corp-to-corp.