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TCWGlobal

Robot Operator

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

Robot Operator Pay Rate: $25-$30/hour Duration: 6-month assignment (with possibility for extension or conversion) Hours: Full-Time Location: San Francisco, CA (Onsite) Schedule: Monday-Friday; two ...

TCWGlobal

Robot Operator

San Francisco, CA

$25 - $30/hr

Robot Operator Pay Rate: $25-$30/hour Duration: 6-month assignment (with possibility for extension or conversion) Hours: Full-Time Location: San Francisco, CA (Onsite) Schedule: Monday-Friday; two ...

Neuralink

Neurosurgical Robot Operator

Austin, TX · On-site

$24.52 - $40.87/hr

The Neurosurgical Robot Operator Team, a division of the Surgery & Robot Hardware Department, is directly responsible for the setup and operation of surgical robots during surgeries under medical ...

Wieland

Welding Robot Operator

Delaware, OH · On-site

$30 - $32/hr

The welding robot operator will be responsible for the efficient, safe, and high-quality production of welded metal components by operating, setting up, and maintaining automated robotic welding ...

Droyd Robotics

Robot Operator

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

About the Role As a Robotics Operator at Droyd, you will work hands-on with our robotic systems to generate the high-quality training data that powers our models. You will use guided control ...

Qualico Steel Company, Inc.

The Robot Lead acts as the technical point of contact between operators, supervisors, and engineering. Key Responsibilities: * Lead daily operation of robotic welding and automation cells for ...

Neuralink

Neurosurgical Robot Operator

Austin, TX · On-site

$24.52 - $40.87/hr

The Neurosurgical Robot Operator Team, a division of the Surgery & Robot Hardware Department, is directly responsible for the setup and operation of surgical robots during surgeries under medical ...

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Robot Operator

San Francisco, CA • On-site

TCWGlobal
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 51 - 200 employees
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$25 - $30/hr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Robot Operator

Pay Rate: $25–$30/hour

Duration: 6-month assignment (with possibility for extension or conversion)

Hours: Full-Time

Location: San Francisco, CA (Onsite)

Schedule: Monday–Friday; two shifts available


Summary

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Robot Operator to support the collection of high-quality data for advanced robotics and artificial intelligence applications.

In this role, you will operate and teleoperate robots through real-world manipulation tasks, producing consistent and precise demonstrations used to improve robotic systems. This is a hands-on position requiring strong manual dexterity, attention to detail, and the ability to perform repetitive work consistently over extended periods.


What You'll Do

  • Teleoperate robots through a broad range of real-world manipulation tasks for extended periods
  • Operate robotic systems safely and consistently while following established procedures
  • Produce accurate, high-quality demonstrations that meet daily volume and quality targets
  • Maintain a high level of precision and consistency across repetitive recording tasks
  • Monitor task performance and provide structured feedback to research and hardware teams
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify operational improvements and communicate observations from day-to-day robot operations
  • Follow established operating procedures and maintain reliable performance across assigned tasks



What You Bring

  • Demonstrated ability to perform careful, hands-on work with a high degree of consistency
  • Strong attention to detail and pride in completing repetitive, detail-heavy work accurately
  • Strong manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
  • Reliability, a collaborative attitude, and a strong work ethic
  • Interest in robotics, artificial intelligence, and emerging technology
  • Ability to work onsite in San Francisco
  • Ability to work one of the required Monday–Friday shifts
  • No prior robotics experience required


Additional Information

This position involves repetitive, hands-on operation of robotic systems and requires sustained attention to precision and consistency.


Schedule

This role operates Monday through Friday with two available shifts:

  • Morning Shift: 7:00 AM–3:00 PM PST
  • Evening Shift: 3:00 PM–11:00 PM PST


TCWGlobal is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, gender, nationality, religious belief, or sexual orientation.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.