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U.S. manufacturers are under growing pressure to increase output while navigating workforce constraints, underutilized equipment, and increasingly complex supply chains. We believe the next generation of manufacturing will be enabled by more intelligent, flexible automation-systems that help people and machines work together to expand capacity and improve productivity.\nWe're building the intelligence layer that makes that possible.\nOur team comes from the intersection of defense technology and AI. We've built and shipped products to DoD customers, and we bring deep experience across ML, robotics, product development, and defense.\nWe're a small, in-person team in New York City working on hard problems that matter. If you want to build the future of American manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you.\nAbout the Role\nAs a Robot Teleoperation Operator, you will use specialized controls to guide robotic systems through structured physical tasks. Depending on the system, you may operate robots using motion-tracking equipment, wearable controls, handheld controllers, or computer-based interfaces.\nThis is a hands-on, metrics-informed role where safety, precision, consistency, and data quality matter. Much of the work involves repeating tasks while carefully following instructions and introducing specified variations.\nPrevious robotics experience is helpful but not required. We provide paid training and certification on our equipment, systems, and safety procedures.\nWhat You’ll Do\nTeleoperate robotic arms and other robotic systems using provided control interfaces.\n\nPerform structured tasks such as picking, placing, sorting, packing, organizing, tool use, and simple assembly.\n\nRepeat demonstrations consistently while introducing requested variations in objects, positions, environments, or task sequences.\n\nFollow documented task instructions, calibration procedures, safety rules, and data-collection protocols.\n\nReview recorded demonstrations and identify successful, failed, or invalid attempts.\n\nLabel task outcomes and enter clear, accurate operator notes.\n\nMaintain high standards for data quality and consistency throughout each shift.\n\nMeet established targets for approved data volume and quality without compromising safety.\n\nSet up, inspect, calibrate, reset, and shut down operator equipment using documented procedures.\n\nIdentify unusual robot behavior, equipment problems, software issues, or unsafe conditions and escalate them promptly.\n\nTest new tasks, workflows, hardware, and software and provide actionable feedback.\n\nKeep stations, equipment, task objects, and shared work areas organized.\n\nParticipate in paid training, safety briefings, coaching sessions, and process-improvement activities.\n\nWhat We’re Looking For\nExcellent attention to detail and the ability to follow written instructions precisely.\n\nStrong hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness.\n\nAbility to learn new physical control systems quickly.\n\nComfort performing repetitive, precision-focused work.\n\nAbility to maintain concentration and consistent technique over extended sessions.\n\nReliable attendance and punctuality for agreed-upon shifts.\n\nClear written and verbal communication.\n\nWillingness to receive feedback and adjust your technique.\n\nBasic comfort using computers, video-review tools, and structured data-entry systems.\n\nSound safety judgment, including a willingness to stop work when equipment behaves unexpectedly.\n\nAbility to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.\n\nHelpful Experience\nNo specific degree is required. Relevant experience may include:\nManufacturing, assembly, laboratory, fulfillment, production, or quality-control work.\n\nRobotics, automation, electronics, or hardware testing.\n\nGaming, simulation, VR/AR, motion capture, or controller-based applications.\n\nCrafts, music, athletics, culinary work, technical theater, or other activities requiring precise coordinated movement.\n\nData annotation, AI training operations, or structured video review.\n\nBasic hardware or software troubleshooting.\n\nWhat Success Looks Like\nDuring your first month, you will be expected to:\nComplete required safety and equipment certifications.\n\nIndependently set up and shut down an assigned operator station.\n\nProduce demonstrations that consistently meet acceptance standards.\n\nAccurately identify and document unsuccessful or invalid attempts.\n\nMeet ramp-stage quality and throughput expectations.\n\nFollow all safety procedures, including stop-work and escalation requirements.\n\nCommunicate equipment and workflow problems clearly enough for another team member to reproduce them.\n\nWork Environment\nWork is performed on-site around robotic and electronic equipment.\n\nSessions may involve sitting or standing at an operator station for extended periods.\n\nTasks may require repeated hand, arm, or body movements, depending on the control system.\n\nOperators may rotate between teleoperation, session review, annotation, equipment reset, and task preparation.\n\nRequired safety equipment and training will be provided.\n\nReasonable accommodations are available throughout the application and employment process.\n\nSchedule and Compensation\nThis is an hourly, overtime-eligible position.\n\nCompensation is $30 per hour, based on relevant experience and demonstrated skills.\n\nAll required onboarding, training, equipment setup, meetings, and session-review time is paid.\n\nAvailable shifts: 2pm - 10pm ET\n\nExpected commitment: Five days a week. Monday - Friday\n\nThe initial assignment is expected to last 12 weeks and may be extended based on business needs and performance.\n\nNidus Technologies is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.\nWe encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, even if you don't feel like you're a perfect fit. 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