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Elevator Mechanic / Adjuster (QEI, Controller)

You will apply real-world elevator mechanic, adjuster, troubleshooter, or QEI knowledge to AI training tasks. This includes reviewing technical scenarios, interpreting controller and safety-system information, and giving clear feedback based on elevator practice.

Field
Generalist
Where
United States, Algeria, Argentina, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh +46 more
Commitment
part time
Posted
3 days ago

How this pay compares

At $40/hr (the midpoint of $20 to $60), this role pays more than 30% of the 206 open generalist roles with a listed pay range, below the median of $60.

Among platforms with 10 or more priced generalist roles, Alignerr has the highest median ($80/hr across 17 roles) and micro1 the lowest ($50/hr across 54).

OpenTrain AI roles that closed since late October stayed listed a median of 31 days (122 roles). OpenTrain AI posted this one 3 days ago.

Computed from 2,746 open roles we track across Mercor, micro1, Handshake AI, Alignerr, Appen and OpenTrain AI, refreshed daily. Midpoints of listed ranges; “up to” ceilings are left out of medians.

What you would earn at this rate

Per week, before tax

$600

Per month, if the work is steady

$2,600

Tax
Contract pay arrives with no tax withheld. A US contractor at this rate and these hours would set aside about $657 a month for self-employment tax plus federal income tax at the 12% bracket (25%, before state tax). Outside the US, your own country's rules apply.

Assumes paid hours only; unpaid assessments, onboarding and gaps between projects lower the real figure. Full take-home calculator · Track what you actually earn

Open generalist roles on each platform

The same kind of work, priced on every platform we track, with the best-paid open role on each.

PlatformOpenMedianBest-paid open role
Alignerr17$80/hrFrontier Data Lead – Client Success & AI Partnerships$85-120/hr
Mercor22$63/hrLuxury Automotive Strategy Expert$300-350/hr
OpenTrain AIthis role115$61/hrContract Manager and Negotiator (English)$150/hr
micro160$50/hrMember of Technical Staff, Enterprise AI$300k-700k/yr
Handshake AI24up to $88/hrIntelligence Expert (Bachelor's, Master's and PhDs) - AI TrainerUp to $200/hr

“Up to” rows list only ceilings, so their median is a maximum, not comparable with the range midpoints above them.

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The full listing

As posted on OpenTrain AI. See the original

The work

You will apply real-world elevator mechanic, adjuster, troubleshooter, or QEI knowledge to AI training tasks. This includes reviewing technical scenarios, interpreting controller and safety-system information, and giving clear feedback based on elevator practice.

  • Analyze straight-line wiring diagrams and electrical schematics to diagnose controller and safety-circuit faults.
  • Review intermittent faults, safety-chain breaks, and door operator malfunctions.
  • Assess troubleshooting paths and code references used in technical scenarios.
  • Evaluate adjustment and testing procedures for hydraulic and traction elevators.
  • Provide written feedback on relief valve and bleed-down test results.
  • Explain findings and recommendations in written assessments and verbal discussions.

What it pays and takes

This is a remote, part-time contractor role for an individual specialist.

  • Pay: $20 to $60 USD per hour.
  • Location: Remote and open to candidates in the countries listed for this role.
  • Language: Fluent English.
  • Read and interpret straight-line wiring diagrams and electrical schematics.
  • Apply ASME A17.1 requirements to elevator controllers and safety systems.
  • Explain complex intermittent faults and safety issues clearly.
  • Have hands-on experience with hydraulic and traction elevator systems.
  • Have experience with relief valve and bleed-down testing.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • IUEC journeyman status or QEI certification is strongly preferred.

How it works

You apply here in about two minutes and finish on the hiring platform. The next step is a short AI interview (technical roles include a coding challenge). Passing it is how you qualify for paid tasks, so take it soon after you are invited.

The hiring platform's application for this job asks for your resume, your LinkedIn profile, your phone number, your location and answers to 7 screening questions.

About AI training work

AI training is the human work behind systems that learn from examples, including reviewing answers and evaluating technical information. Specialists are paid to bring expert judgment to tasks where accurate, practical feedback matters.

From applying to your first payment on OpenTrain AI

  1. 1

    Create a profile

    Create a free OpenTrain profile with your domains, languages and hourly rate.

  2. 2

    Apply

    Apply to the listing. Some listings hire through OpenTrain; others send you to the hiring platform.

  3. 3

    Funded milestones

    The client funds each milestone before work starts.

  4. 4

    First payment

    OpenTrain pays out to your connected payout method when the client approves the milestone. It doesn't publish a fixed payout schedule.

Sources: OpenTrain: AI training careers, OpenTrain docs: invoicing and payouts

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Pay history

OpenTrain AI has listed this role at $20-60/hr since Nov 10, 2026 with no change.

Across OpenTrain AI's generalist roles, the median listed pay was $40/hr on Nov 1, 2026 (50 roles) and is $61/hr as of Nov 11, 2026 (114 roles).

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