ROBOT OPERATOR FT

Company Bio:   

We are a San Francisco robotics company building general-purpose robots for hospitality. Our robots take on physical, repetitive work that keeps hotels running, starting with tasks like linen handling, cleaning support, and on-property delivery. We design, build, and test the machines in our SoMa shop, then put them into real hotel environments. The company is venture-backed (over $6M raised) and still small, so this person will work side by side with the people who build the robots, not in a separate warehouse.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about robotics, reliable, and eager to learn for this permanent Robot Operator role, which includes a 6‑month training program.

Training & Professional Development

While this is an employment opportunity, the selected candidate will receive on-the-job training and mentorship in the following areas:

·        Operator basics, safety, and tools

·        Running robots and first-response

·        Data collection

·        Working with engineers on data

·        Operator tools and data quality

·        Independent operator

Major Duties:

·        Run the daily robot operator loop in the shop: power on, dock, charge, reset, and prepare robots between training and test runs.

·        Monitor robots during runs, stop them safely when something goes wrong, and log what happened (notes, photos, short videos).

·        Keep charging stations, the shop floor, and tools organized, stocked, and safe.

·        Assist engineers with setups, simple part swaps, and test fixtures under supervision.

·        Support live hotel deployments: load/unload equipment, help with setup and teardown, and stay with the robot during guest-facing runs.

·        Follow written checklists and safety procedures around moving machines, electrical equipment, and shop tools.

·        Communicate clearly with the team at the start and end of each shift (what ran, what failed, what is blocked).

Minimum Qualifications:

·        Comfortable with hands-on physical work: standing most of the day, walking the shop/hotel floor, and lifting up to 40 lbs.

·        Reliable and on time; able to follow a written checklist without constant supervision.

·        Interest in machines, tools, or hotel operations. No robotics degree required.

·        Basic computer and phone skills (email, Google Docs, taking photos).

Preferred Qualifications:

·        Experience in warehousing, manufacturing, facilities, hotel housekeeping or engineering, or as a technician.

·        Valid driver’s license.

Job Schedule:

·        Three shifts available: 8am-4pm, 4pm-12am, 12am-8pm

Benefits:

·        Paid sick leave.

RM Unit: NT