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Senior Metallurgist / Welding Inspector at micro1
Metallurgy and welding inspection specialists judge whether metal samples, welds, coatings and 3D-printed parts meet standards, using micrographs, weld macros and build data. They record accept or reject decisions with written reasoning, which is used to teach AI models. The listing comes from a client working in the advanced manufacturing and materials space.
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What you would do
- Interpret metallographic microstructures to decide whether material is acceptable
- Review heat treatment results and macro etch weld quality against specifications
- Inspect coatings and disposition laser powder bed fusion defects from build data
- Explain accept or reject calls in written and verbal feedback
What the listing asks for
- Preferred: 8+ years making accept or reject calls on micrographs, weld macros, coatings or LPBF builds
- Preferred: Advanced knowledge of NADCAP, AWS, ASTM, AMS, NACE/AMPP and SSPC standards
- Preferred: AWS Certified Welding Inspector credential or equivalent metallurgical certification
- Preferred: Familiarity with additive manufacturing, especially laser powder bed fusion defects
- Preferred: Self-directed remote work with strong communication
Suits professionals who have spent years on high-stakes materials and weld inspection decisions and can document their reasoning clearly.
The listing as micro1 posted it
This is micro1's public listing for the role, read October 29, 2026, with dashes and placeholder links cleaned up. The listing is micro1's text; the summary above and everything below it is ours.
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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Pay and terms
The listing does not state a rate for this role. micro1's expert guide describes pay in bands by type of work rather than per role, so treat any figure you see elsewhere as unconfirmed until it appears in your contract.
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Before you apply
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Applying starts with an AI interview, then certification, then matching to projects by recruiters. micro1 says certification does not guarantee a project, so treat this as flexible work and not as a job offer. The how to become an AI trainer guide walks through each step.
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People also ask
What qualifications do you need to be a welding inspector?
For this micro1 role, the listing prefers at least 8 years of hands-on experience making accept or reject calls on micrographs, weld macros, coatings or additive builds. It also looks for AWS Certified Welding Inspector status, current or past, or a comparable metallurgy certification, plus knowledge of standards such as ASTM, AMS, AWS and NADCAP. Prior AI experience is not required.
What do I need to be a welding inspector?
The listing for this micro1 role leans on proven experience judging metal samples, welds, coatings and 3D-printed parts against recognized standards, and on explaining each accept or reject decision clearly in writing. It is remote contractor work where a US base is preferred. It states that no prior AI experience is needed. Our guide to becoming an AI trainer covers the application steps.
What do welding inspectors do?
In this micro1 role, welding inspection specialists review micrographs, weld macros, coating results and additive manufacturing build data, then record accept or reject decisions with written reasoning. That reasoning is used to teach AI models. The work includes applying CWI acceptance criteria to real case studies and referencing AWS, ASTM and AMS standards. It is remote contract work.
How much does a welding inspector earn?
This site does not publish market salary data for welding inspectors and gives no general figure. The micro1 listing for this Senior Metallurgist / Welding Inspector role is a remote contractor listing and states no pay rate. When micro1 states a rate it applies to the project, not earnings or hours.
What is the highest salary for a welding inspector?
We do not publish salary ranges for welding inspectors, so there is no top figure here. The micro1 listing states no rate at all, and it asks for 8+ years making accept or reject calls plus CWI or equivalent credentials. A listing's wording is no indication of what any individual is paid.
How hard is it to become a welding inspector?
This page cannot rate how hard it is to become a welding inspector in general, and requirements differ by employer. This micro1 listing prefers current or prior AWS Certified Welding Inspector credentials or an equivalent, plus 8+ years of hands-on experience. The route is to apply, take the AI interview and be matched by recruiters, with no project guaranteed.
How much does the Senior Metallurgist / Welding Inspector role at micro1 pay?
The listing does not state a rate for this role, so we cannot give a figure. micro1's expert guide describes pay in bands by type of work rather than per role. Ask during onboarding, and read the contract before you accept work.
Is the Senior Metallurgist / Welding Inspector role remote?
Yes. The listing describes it as remote work. On where you can be based, it says: remote, US based preferred. Read the eligibility line on the listing before you apply.
How do I apply for the Senior Metallurgist / Welding Inspector role?
Open the listing on micro1's site and apply there. Applying starts with an AI interview, followed by certification and matching to projects by recruiters. micro1 says certification does not guarantee a project. Our how to become an AI trainer guide covers each step.
Is this listing still open?
We read micro1's public listing on October 29, 2026. Roles close without notice, so confirm on the listing itself. If it has closed, the other engineering, cad and skilled trades roles on this site are linked below.
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- micro1 public job listing for this role, read October 29, 2026. The summary, task and requirement lines are our paraphrase of that listing.
- The questions under People also ask: Google's related questions for this kind of role in the United States, as reported by Ahrefs, pulled October 29, 2026. Answers are ours, written from the listing and from our own sourced micro1 pages.
- micro1 help library and expert guide for payment timing and the hiring steps, read 17 October 2026.
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