Robot Operator

HireArt; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Healthcare benefits (HireArt)

Flexible Spending Account

Disability & Life Insurance

401k

Job summary

HireArt is recruiting a Robot Operator to join a customer facility near Lexington, KY. You will operate robotic prototypes in a live production environment and collect data to improve robotic performance.

You’ll communicate technical observations to remote engineering teams, follow strict procedures, and work onsite at a customer site. This is a full-time, 12-month contract with flexibility in schedules and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Ability to work for extended periods using a VR headset and safely operate robotic systems.
• Ability to perform focused, repetitive tasks with quality and detail.
• Strong written communication to document technical observations for remote teams.
• Must follow strict safety, cleanliness, and access protocols in production.
• Ability to perform physical requirements, including standing and lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Proficiency with Windows, macOS, Linux and office productivity tools.
• A valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to operate company vehicles.
• U.S. citizenship required for this role.
• Typing speed of at least 40 words per minute.
• Flexible to varied shifts and travel occasionally for onboarding or events.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate physical and simulated robotic prototypes for extended periods.
• Execute recurring customer tasks with high consistency and collect data.
• Operate simulated robotic systems for training and data collection when needed.
• Document task outcomes and provide clear written feedback to remote teams.
• Represent the company professionally while onsite at the customer facility.
• Follow customer-site safety and access protocols.
• Perform preventative maintenance and basic troubleshooting on robots.
• Maintain equipment and work areas for safe operation.
• Participate in projects to improve tools and workflows.

Skills

VR headset operation

Focused repetitive work

Strong written communication

Safety protocols adherence

Typing 40 wpm

OS proficiency

Driver's license

U.S. citizenship

Travel flexibility

Tools

Windows

macOS

Linux

Office tools

Job description

Expected compensation: 30.00 USD Per Hour

HireArt is helping our client find Robot Operators to join its deployed team at a customer production facility in the greater Lexington, KY 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

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

Benefits

• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Employer (HireArt) subsidized Healthcare Benefits
• 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 greater Lexington, KY 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.