Senior Metallurgist / Welding Inspector – Remote

RemoteJobsOne; Jacksonville (FL); Remote; USD 107,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

RemoteJobsOne seeks a Senior Metallurgist and Welding Inspector for a fully remote contractor role based in the United States. The position focuses on metallographic analysis, heat treatment evaluation, weld inspection, and coating assessment to support AI training datasets.

Strong remote collaboration skills and adherence to AMS/AWS/NADCAP standards are essential. Ideal candidates bring 8+ years of hands-on experience and AWS CWI or equivalent certification, with expertise in LPBF and related

Qualifications

• 8+ years hands-on experience in micrographs, weld macros, fracture surfaces, coatings, or LPBF builds.
• Advanced knowledge of US and international standards (ASTM, AMS, AWS, NADCAP, NACE/AMPP, SSPC).
• AWS CWI credentials or equivalent metallurgical certification.
• Experience with metallographic analysis and heat treatment evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate metallographic microstructures to determine material acceptability and conformance to standards.
• Analyze heat treatment processes per AMS 2750 and related USA specifications.
• Assess weld quality via macro etch evaluation and CWI criteria.
• Perform coating inspection tasks per NACE/AMPP and SSPC protocols.

Skills

Metallurgical expertise

Welding inspection

LPBF / Additive manufacturing

Metallographic analysis

Written/verbal communication

Education

AWS CWI certification

Job description

Senior Metallurgist / Welding Inspector - Remote (US)

This is a fully remote position, open to candidates based in United States.

Pay: $80-$130/hr

Role Title: Senior Metallurgist / Welding Inspector

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote (US based preferred)

We are engaging expert Senior Metallurgists and Welding Inspectors to participate in a high-impact project for a customer in advanced manufacturing and materials engineering. 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

• Evaluate and interpret metallographic microstructures to determine material acceptability and conformance to standards.
• Conduct heat treatment process analysis and acceptance reviews in accordance with AMS 2750, ASTM E112, and related US specifications.
• Assess weld quality through macro etch evaluation and apply CWI acceptance criteria to real-world case studies.
• Perform coating inspection tasks aligned with NACE/AMPP and SSPC protocols, ensuring surface integrity and protection requirements are met.
• Review and disposition additive manufacturing (LPBF) defects based on detailed build and cross-sectional data.
• Provide clear, well-documented written and verbal feedback on accept/reject decisions, supporting data-driven insights for AI model training.
• Reference and apply NADCAP, AWS, ASTM, and AMS standards to a variety of metal samples, weldments, coatings, and AM builds.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 8 years of hands-on experience making high-stakes accept/reject calls on micrographs, weld macros, fracture surfaces, coatings, or LPBF additive builds.
• Advanced knowledge of US and international standards including ASTM, AMS, AWS, NADCAP, NACE/AMPP, and SSPC.
• Current or prior AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credentials, or equivalent metallurgical certification.
• Proven experience in metallographic analysis, heat treatment evaluation, weld inspection, and industrial coating assessment.
• Familiarity with additive manufacturing processes, especially laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) and associated defect mechanisms.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to explain technical reasoning clearly.
• Experience in remote or digital project collaboration, with strong self-direction and accountability for deliverables.