CNC Machining Expert — Evaluator, Remote

Job overview

The CNC Machining Expert — Evaluator role is fully remote. Compensation is $120–$175 per hour. Mercor connects technical talent with leading AI research labs. The role applies hands-on CNC machining judgment to create and assess objective evaluation rubrics for machining solutions. Clear criteria and detailed pass/fail reasoning help evaluate solutions against CAD models and machining context, while independent asynchronous work supports project deadlines and rubric quality.

What you'll do

• Contribute objective, verifiable text-only rubrics for grading CNC machining solutions across provided CAD models and machining context
• write verification rationale for each criterion
• review sample solutions and explain pass/fail outcomes
• apply production-floor judgment to assess machining approaches
• work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and improve rubric quality.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

cnc machining expert

mercor

remote

$120–$175/hr

cnc machining

cad models

evaluation rubrics

production-floor judgment

pass/fail review

asynchronous work

5+ years experience

ai research

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires 5+ years of hands-on CNC machining experience; experience with Makera Carvera and Haas VF-2 machines is preferred.

About the employer

Mercor is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.