Robot Training Operator

AI Trainer Jobs; United States; Remote; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

micro1 is seeking a Robot Training Operator to contribute to an innovative customer project focused on advancing robotic intelligence. You will apply your fine motor skills and attention to detail to perform repetitive manipulation tasks using a handheld gripper in a San Francisco lab.

No prior AI experience is required, but you will follow detailed instructions precisely, reset environments between tasks, and report issues clearly to the project lead.

Qualifications

• Fine motor skills, dexterity and precision handling of objects.
• Reliability, punctuality and strong personal accountability.
• Comfort with repetitive, physical tasks and endurance for long windows.
• Proven attention to detail and ability to follow complex, step-by-step instructions without deviation.
• Ability to quickly learn basic hardware interfaces and troubleshoot minor technical issues.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication for flagging issues and observations.
• Hands-on work backgrounds valued; no robotics or AI experience required.

Responsibilities

• Operate a handheld UMI gripper device onsite in a San Francisco lab to perform repetitive manipulation tasks.
• Follow detailed, written task instructions and protocols with exactness to ensure consistent and reliable data capture for robot learning models.
• Reset physical environments between task attempts and verify the quality of each data submission before proceeding to subsequent tasks.
• Detect and clearly communicate any irregularities to the project lead for prompt resolution.
• Maintain high levels of accuracy and consistency through extended periods of hands-on, repetitive activity requiring continuous attention to detail and physical stamina.
• Document observations, report issues, and suggest potential process improvements through both written and verbal channels.
• Collaborate with project coordinators and fellow contributors to ensure smooth project execution and alignment with collection protocols.

Skills

Fine motor control

Attention to detail

Ability to follow instructions exactly

Comfort with repetitive

hands-on work

Physical stamina

Reliability and punctuality

Quick to learn basic hardware

Clear communication

Job description

pay

• Required Skills
• fine motor control
• Attention to detail
• Ability to follow instructions exactly
• Comfort with repetitive
• hands-on work
• Physical stamina
• Reliability and punctuality
• Quick to learn basic hardware
• Clear communication

About micro1

micro1 is the leading AI data lab for training frontier models and evaluating AI agents. Experts contribute their diverse subject matter knowledge across domains such as finance, healthcare, STEM engineering, and more. micro1 transforms that real-world expertise into high-quality training data, evaluations, and feedback loops that improve how AI systems learn, reason, and perform.

Our platform identifies and vets top talent through an AI recruiter, enabling high-quality expert contributions at scale. We aim to enable 1 billion people to do meaningful work by applying their expertise to AI. As our global expert network grows, micro1 is building the human intelligence layer for frontier AI.

Role Title: Robot Training Operator

Role Type: Contractor

Location: On-site, San Francisco

micro1 is engaging Robot Training Operator to contribute to an innovative customer project focused on advancing robotic intelligence. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required.

Scope of Work

• Operate a handheld UMI gripper device onsite in a San Francisco lab to perform repetitive manipulation tasks, such as picking up objects, opening containers, and conducting simple household actions across varied objects and environments.
• Follow detailed, written task instructions and protocols with exactness to ensure consistent and reliable data capture for robot learning models.
• Reset physical environments between task attempts and verify the quality of each data submission before proceeding to subsequent tasks.
• Detect and clearly communicate any irregularities (such as hardware malfunctions, unclear instructions, or compromised recordings) to the project lead for prompt resolution.
• Maintain high levels of accuracy and consistency through extended periods of hands-on, repetitive activity requiring continuous attention to detail and physical stamina.
• Document observations, report issues, and suggest potential process improvements through both written and verbal channels.
• Collaborate with project coordinators and fellow contributors to ensure smooth project execution and alignment with collection protocols.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability in tasks requiring fine motor skills, dexterity, and precision handling of objects.
• Track record of reliability, punctuality, and strong personal accountability in prior professional, academic, or gig-based engagements.
• Comfort with repetitive, physical tasks and the endurance to remain focused over extended participation windows.
• Proven attention to detail and the ability to meticulously follow complex, step-by-step instructions without deviation.
• Ability to quickly learn basic hardware interfaces and troubleshoot minor technical issues as they arise.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills, especially for flagging issues, submitting observations, and interpreting instructions.
• Backgrounds in hands-on work (such as warehouse, operations, gaming, gig work, or student projects) are valued; no previous robotics or AI experience is required.
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