Senior Machinist / Construction & Field Ops Lead
Quick facts
- Type
- Part-time
- Location
- Remote (US-based preferred)
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Platform
- Micro1 — 260 open jobs
- Typical pay at Micro1
- $25–150/hour · median $90 (17 jobs on our site)
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- Free to apply — never pay to get AI training work
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Required Skills
Machining Drawing & GD&T Reading
CNC Setup & Programming
Construction Plan Sheet Reading
Drilling & Mine Plan Interpretation
Fire & Building Plan Review
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: Senior Machinist / Construction & Field Ops Lead
Role Type: Contractor
Location: Remote (US-based preferred)
micro1 is engaging experienced Senior Machinists and Construction & Field Operations Leads to contribute to a dynamic customer project focused on technical drawing comprehension and field plan execution. 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 — your domain knowledge is what matters. This opportunity is ideal for those who are passionate about elevating industry standards, enjoy sharing their knowledge, and excel in clear, articulate written and verbal communication.
Scope of Work
Review and interpret advanced machining drawings and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) specifications to provide detailed, real-world feedback.
Analyze and comment on CNC setup and programming documentation, offering insights into best practices and troubleshooting common challenges.
Evaluate construction plan sheets, identifying potential issues, missing information, or clarity improvements based on practical field experience.
Interpret drilling and mine plans, drawing on industry knowledge to assess accuracy, feasibility, and regulatory considerations.
Conduct fire and building plan reviews, referencing applicable US codes and standards to ensure safety and compliance in recommendations.
Produce precise written and verbal explanations regarding technical concepts, field implementation, and drawing interpretations as part of project deliverables.
Contribute domain-specific expertise to ensure project outcomes are grounded in authentic, real-world practices.
Preferred Qualifications
10+ years of experience as a master machinist, construction superintendent, drilling engineer, mine planner, cabinetmaker, or fire officer, with a strong track record of interpreting technical drawings and field plans.
Comprehensive understanding of US construction, fire, or mining codes and standards.
Expertise in CNC programming, machining processes, and GD&T application.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and explain complex field or shop scenarios in written and verbal formats.
Experience reviewing fire and building plans with safety and regulatory focus.
Comfort working independently on remote projects, delivering high-quality, detail-oriented input.
Strong commitment to clear, concise, and effective communication to support knowledge transfer and guidance.
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micro1 recruits engineers and domain experts for AI labs using its AI interviewer. Once vetted, contractors work on human-data projects such as writing and checking model outputs or building coding evaluations.