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Senior Metallurgist / Welding Inspector (Remote) | $80–$130/Hour | Contractor

This remote Senior Metallurgist / Welding Inspector job is intended for experienced materials and welding professionals with strong inspection and standards-based evaluation skills. The contractor role involves reviewing metallurgical, welding, coating, heat treatment, and additive manufacturing cases to provide technical judgments that support AI model training.

PROJECT DETAILS

This project is designed for senior metallurgists, welding inspectors, and related materials professionals who can make detailed accept/reject assessments using technical evidence and established industry standards. The work covers metallographic analysis, heat treatment acceptance, weld inspection, coating evaluation, and laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) defect disposition.

The role is offered on a contractor basis and is remote, with US-based applicants preferred. Specific project duration, workload, scheduling, and geographic eligibility should be confirmed during onboarding. Explore more remote WFA jobs for additional work-from-anywhere opportunities.

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JOB INFORMATION

  • Responsibilities: Evaluate metallographic microstructures, review heat treatment processes, assess weld macro etch results, inspect coating conditions, and evaluate LPBF additive manufacturing defects. The role also requires documenting technical reasoning and applying relevant industry standards to accept/reject decisions.

  • Qualifications: At least 8 years of hands-on experience making high-stakes technical acceptance decisions involving materials, welds, coatings, fracture surfaces, or additive manufacturing builds. Experience with relevant US and international standards is required.

  • Technical Skills: Metallographic analysis, AMS 2750, ASTM E112, weld macro etching, CWI acceptance criteria, NACE/AMPP, SSPC, LPBF additive manufacturing, NADCAP, AWS, ASTM, and AMS standards.

  • Language and Schedule: Strong written and verbal communication skills are required. The work is remote, while specific working hours and scheduling requirements should be confirmed during onboarding.

  • Contract Type: Contractor / project-based remote role.

COMPENSATION

The stated pay range is $80–$130 per hour, with 20 openings available. The payment cycle and payment method are not specified in the listing and should be confirmed during the application process.

WHO SHOULD APPLY

This opportunity is suited to experienced metallurgists and welding inspection professionals who regularly interpret technical evidence and make defensible acceptance decisions. Candidates should be comfortable explaining their reasoning clearly while working with materials, weldments, coatings, heat treatment records, and additive manufacturing data.

Current or previous AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credentials or an equivalent metallurgical certification are relevant to the role. Experience with remote technical collaboration and independent project delivery is also useful; prior AI experience is not required.

Professionals exploring AI Training Jobs can also review related opportunities available through RemoteWFAJobs.

HOW TO APPLY

  1. Review the technical requirements and qualifications for the Senior Metallurgist / Welding Inspector Remote role.

  2. Prepare relevant experience, certifications, standards knowledge, and inspection background.

  3. Submit the application via APPLY HERE and confirm project details during the hiring process.

FAQ

Is previous metallurgical or welding inspection experience required?

Yes. The listing requests at least 8 years of hands-on experience making technical accept/reject decisions in relevant materials, welding, coating, or additive manufacturing environments.

Is a degree necessary?

The listing does not specify a mandatory degree requirement. Relevant professional experience, technical knowledge, and certifications are emphasized.

How many openings are available?

There are 20 openings listed for this contractor opportunity.

CLOSING

This remote contractor opportunity is intended for experienced metallurgists and welding inspectors with expertise in materials evaluation, welding inspection, coatings, heat treatment, and additive manufacturing. The work combines established engineering standards with detailed technical assessment for AI training applications.

For more opportunities, browse RemoteWFAJobs remote positions and explore the available AI Training Jobs.

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