OpenTrain AI

Overview

The Metallurgist and Welding Inspection Reviewer will review technical materials and inspection decisions to train AI systems in advanced manufacturing and materials engineering, requiring clear accept or reject decisions backed by documented technical reasoning.

Responsibilities

• Review technical materials and inspection decisions for AI training.
• Assess evidence from metal samples, weldments, coatings, heat treatment, and additive manufacturing builds.
• Evaluate metallographic microstructures for material acceptability.
• Analyze heat treatment processes using AMS 2750, ASTM E112, and related US specifications.
• Assess weld quality through macro etch evaluation and apply CWI acceptance criteria.
• Review coating inspection evidence against NACE/AMPP and SSPC protocols.
• Identify and disposition defects in laser powder bed fusion builds.
• Document accept or reject decisions with clear explanations.

Requirements

• At least eight years of experience making accept or reject decisions involving micrographs, weld macros, fracture surfaces, coatings, or laser powder bed fusion additive builds.
• Advanced understanding of ASTM, AMS, AWS, NADCAP, NACE/AMPP, and SSPC standards.
• Skills in metallographic analysis, heat treatment evaluation, weld inspection, industrial coating assessment, technical writing, and verbal communication.
• Attention to detail and ability to provide clear explanations of inspection reasoning.
• Current or prior AWS Certified Welding Inspector credentials or equivalent metallurgical certification is helpful.
• Experience with laser powder bed fusion processes and related defect mechanisms is useful.

Additional Information

• This is a remote, part-time contractor opportunity.
• No prior AI experience is required.
• Open to candidates in the listed countries, with US-based professionals preferred.
• Professional fluency in English is required.