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Senior Machinist / Construction & Field Ops Lead

We are looking for Senior Machinist / Construction & Field Ops Lead candidates for a project delivered through the hiring partner.

What you'll do

  • 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.

What you need

  • No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.

Nice to have

  • 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.

Expertise

Who you work with

Project and contracting process: the hiring partner. Applications continue on the provider's website.

Pay and hours

This role pays $55–$100/hr. The work is remote. That is about 46% above the $53 an hour median for engineering roles open now.

Median pay for engineering roles: $53/hr

Who can apply from where

Open to candidates in United States. With a profile, Tier1 checks your country and languages against this role and every other before you apply.

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