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Pay

About typicalTops out at $60/hr. The typical top rate across 1,713 priced listings is $70/hr.

Getting in

Some screening~30–45 min: profile + AI interview. Computer with webcam and mic for the AI interview.

Steady work

Work is patchyLong waits between tasks are common.

Payout record

Some delaysSchedule: twice a month. Paid via micro1 platform wallet (contractor payments).

Freshness

RecentPosted 9d ago. Still listed on micro1 on Nov 6, 2026.

Where you live

Open worldwideOpen worldwide.

The job description

Job Type: Contractor (~10 hours per week)

Schedule: Flexible-you choose the hours and days you work, including weekends if desired

micro1 is engaging Senior Industrial Trades and Maintenance Experts to contribute insights and technical expertise to a customer’s specialized project. 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.

Scope of Work

Review and interpret mechanical installation drawings, millwright documentation, and specialty trade plans for accuracy and clarity.
Analyze and provide expert commentary on field diagrams, inspection sketches, and site layout documentation.
Examine pest control layouts, textile production schematics, and stage lighting plots to ensure alignment with industry standards and best practices.
Answer trade-specific questions derived from real project documents, offering step-by-step reasoning and technical justifications.
Deliver structured, well-written responses with clear explanations, suitable for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Collaborate remotely with project coordinators, submitting expert assessments within established timelines for each document review assignment.
Contribute ongoing insights to improve the accuracy and applicability of modeled processes based on your practical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum 7 years of professional experience in industrial trades (e.g., millwright, mechanical installation, textiles, specialty trades, pest control, lighting design), with journeyman or licensure status strongly preferred.
Demonstrated ability to interpret and critique a variety of technical documents, plans, and schematics relevant to your trade specialty.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with an emphasis on clarity, detail, and instructive reasoning.
Advanced problem-solving abilities and a track record of providing expert guidance to peers or juniors in trade contexts.
Comfort working independently and remotely, managing deliverables with minimal oversight.
Familiarity with digital collaboration tools and document-sharing platforms.
Experience reviewing or developing training or reference materials for trades practitioners (nice-to-have).

How do you apply to micro1?

Apply on micro1

The Apply button opens this post on micro1's own site. You apply with them, not with Rubric. Budget about 30–45 min: profile + AI interview.

Get through screening

What micro1 asks for after you apply:

Do the AI interview with Zara on a computer (not a phone)
Take any skill assessment and verify your identity
Wait to be matched to a project and sign the contract

Start work and get paid

Pay schedule: twice a month. Paid via micro1 platform wallet (contractor payments). You're paid for the work they hand out, not a fixed salary.

micro1 also needs

Computer with webcam and mic for the AI interview
Relevant degree or work history for expert roles

Red flags

Red flagWeeks of silence after the AI interview
Red flagContracts signed but no onboarding or tasks
Red flagProjects ending or changing scope without notice

What is micro1 like to work for?

Recruiting company that vets experts with an AI interviewer (Zara) and staffs them on contract AI-training and evaluation projects for AI labs.

Advertised pay	$15–135/hr
Getting in	Some screening
Application takes	~30–45 min: profile + AI interview
How you get paid	Twice a month, via micro1 platform wallet (contractor payments)
Payout record	Some delays
Countries	Recruits globally with heavy hiring in South Asia, Southeast Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe; India-based applicants are eligible for many roles.

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