Senior Metallurgist / Welding Inspector
micro1
At a glance
Senior Metallurgist / Welding Inspector is a remote other opening at micro1. The posting places it in Global, fully remote. The post date on the listing is 29 Sept 2026. No deadline is filled in on the listing. The notes below are written by Akazi. The advertisement under them is the employer's own text.
- Company
- micro1
- Job type
- Other · Remote
- Location
- Global, fully remote
- Deadline
- Deadline not listed
- Date posted
- 29 Sept 2026
How to apply
- Senior Metallurgist / Welding Inspector is listed here so you can find it. micro1 takes the application. Akazi does not.
- Use Apply. It opens the employer's own site. Finish every step there, including an account if they ask for one.
- No deadline is stored in the listing fields. Read the advert in case the date is only written in the text, and apply while it is still open.
- It is remote (Global, fully remote). Say that you are based in Rwanda, which hours you can overlap with the team, and which languages you work in.
- Shape your CV around this other role and put the experience they ask for near the top. Name Kinyarwanda, English, or French only at the level you can actually work in.
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The text below is the public posting from micro1. Akazi did not write it.
Role Title : Senior Metallurgist / Welding Inspector
Pay: $40–$60/hour
Location : Global, fully remote
Job Type : Contractor (~10 hours per week)
Schedule: Flexible—you can choose the hours and days you work, including weekends if desired as long as you're active
micro1 is 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. 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. 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. Familiarity with additive manufacturing processes, especially laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) and associated defect mechanisms.
Process
Apply to the role and complete the screening questions. Complete an AI interview of approximately 20-30 minutes. Complete the hiring manager review.
Start Timeline & Availability
We typically fill roles within 48 hours and are looking for experts who are ready to begin immediately. If selected, you will be expected to start your first task within 24–48 hours of completing onboarding.
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