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Senior Machinist / Construction & Field Ops Lead at micro1
Machinists and field operations leaders help AI learn to read technical drawings and field plans. You interpret machining drawings and GD&T, give input on CNC setup and programming paperwork, check construction plan sheets for problems, read drilling and mine plans, and review fire and building plans against US codes, explaining your reasoning in writing and speech.
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What you would do
- Interpret machining drawings and GD&T specifications with real-world feedback
- Give input on CNC setup and programming paperwork, including common problem-solving
- Review construction plan sheets, drilling and mine plans for issues and missing information
- Review fire and building plans against applicable US codes
What the listing asks for
- Preferred: 10+ years as a machinist, fire officer, cabinetmaker, mine planner, drilling engineer or construction superintendent
- Preferred: broad grasp of US codes and standards for construction, fire or mining
- Preferred: CNC programming, machining and GD&T expertise
- Preferred: prior fire and building plan review with a safety and regulatory focus
- US-based preferred
Suits professionals who have a decade or more in machining, construction, mining or fire work and can explain drawings clearly.
The listing as micro1 posted it
This is micro1's public listing for the role, read October 29, 2026, with dashes and placeholder links cleaned up. The listing is micro1's text; the summary above and everything below it is ours.
Role Title: Senior Machinist / Construction & Field Ops Lead
Pay: $40-$60/hour
Location: Global, fully remote
Job Type: Contractor (~10 hours per week)
Schedule: Flexible - you can choose the hours and days you work, including weekends if desired as long as you're active
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.
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.
Process
- Apply to the role and complete the screening questions.
- Complete an AI interview of approximately 20-30 minutes.
- Complete the hiring manager review.
Start Timeline & Availability
We typically fill roles within 48 hours and are looking for experts who are ready to begin immediately. If selected, you will be expected to start your first task within 24-48 hours of completing onboarding.
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Pay and terms
The listing does not state a rate for this role. micro1's expert guide describes pay in bands by type of work rather than per role, so treat any figure you see elsewhere as unconfirmed until it appears in your contract.
micro1 engages experts as contractors. Its help library says payments are made in USD twice a month and that contracts and payroll run through Deel. Payments cannot be processed until identity verification there is complete. Read our micro1 review for what workers say about project availability and support.
Before you apply
Engineering and trades listings ask for hands-on experience with specific tools, standards or certifications. Have the names and levels ready.
Applying starts with an AI interview, then certification, then matching to projects by recruiters. micro1 says certification does not guarantee a project, so treat this as flexible work and not as a job offer. The how to become an AI trainer guide walks through each step.
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People also ask
What does a machinist do?
In micro1's Senior Machinist / Construction and Field Ops Lead role, you interpret advanced machining drawings and GD&T specifications, comment on CNC setup and programming documentation, evaluate construction plan sheets, interpret plans for drilling and mining, and check fire and building plans against US codes. You explain your reasoning in writing and speech. It is remote contractor work, with 10+ years of experience preferred.
Is machinist a difficult job?
This page cannot rate how difficult machinist work is in general. The micro1 listing shows the level it prefers: 10+ years in senior shop or field work, such as master machinist or construction superintendent, plus skill with machining drawings, GD&T and CNC programming. The project itself is remote and centers on explaining drawings in writing and speech.
Is machinist in high demand?
This page cannot measure market demand for machinists. What it can say is that micro1 listed this Senior Machinist / Construction & Field Ops Lead role on its public job list when we read it on October 23, 2026. Listings open and close without notice, and a listing does not mean hours are available.
What is the highest paid machinist job?
This site does not publish market salary data and cannot rank machinist jobs by pay. The micro1 listing for this role is a remote contractor listing with no pay rate stated. micro1 listings state rates for the project, not earnings or hours, so this page cannot point to a top-paying machinist job.
How much does the Senior Machinist / Construction & Field Ops Lead role at micro1 pay?
The listing does not state a rate for this role, so we cannot give a figure. micro1's expert guide describes pay in bands by type of work rather than per role. Ask during onboarding, and read the contract before you accept work.
Is the Senior Machinist / Construction & Field Ops Lead role remote?
Yes. The listing describes it as remote work. On where you can be based, it says: remote, US-based preferred. Read the eligibility line on the listing before you apply.
How do I apply for the Senior Machinist / Construction & Field Ops Lead role?
Open the listing on micro1's site and apply there. Applying starts with an AI interview, followed by certification and matching to projects by recruiters. micro1 says certification does not guarantee a project. Our how to become an AI trainer guide covers each step.
Is this listing still open?
We read micro1's public listing on October 29, 2026. Roles close without notice, so confirm on the listing itself. If it has closed, the other engineering, cad and skilled trades roles on this site are linked below.
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Sources and method
- micro1 public job listing for this role, read October 29, 2026. The summary, task and requirement lines are our paraphrase of that listing.
- The questions under People also ask: Google's related questions for this kind of role in the United States, as reported by Ahrefs, pulled October 29, 2026. Answers are ours, written from the listing and from our own sourced micro1 pages.
- micro1 help library and expert guide for payment timing and the hiring steps, read 17 October 2026.
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