Hands-On Production Quality Inspector - Equity & Growth

Valar Atomics Inc.; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership

Unlimited PTO

Free daily lunch and dinner onsite

Generous PPE stipend

High-growth startup environment

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Valar Atomics in Torrance is seeking a Production Quality Inspector to verify manufacturing of HTGR reactor components and fuel-related activities on the production floor. You will collaborate with technicians, engineers, and Supervisors to ensure disciplined, traceable, and compliant production execution.

This hands-on role requires strong attention to detail, willingness to learn, and the ability to work effectively within a fast-moving manufacturing environment that adheres to drawings,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, and controlled documentation.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational discipline, and willingness to operate within a regulated procedural environment.
• Comfortable working within active manufacturing environments including exposure to industrial noise, fabrication-related fumes, and changing operational conditions while following all safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections of production components, assemblies, and materials in accordance with drawings, specifications, and travelers.
• Verify production activities are performed in accordance with approved work instructions, controlled documentation, and hold-point requirements.
• Support hold-point coordination, witness activities, and material identification/status controls during production builds.
• Maintain inspection records, verification documentation, and traceability records to ensure completeness, accuracy, and audit readiness.
• Identify and elevate discrepancies, missing documentation, workmanship concerns, material issues, or process deviations to Production Quality Technicians, Engineers, or Supervisors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading engineering drawings

Documentation control

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Valar Atomics in Torrance is seeking a Production Quality Inspector to verify manufacturing of HTGR reactor components and fuel-related activities on the production floor. You will collaborate with technicians, engineers, and Supervisors to ensure disciplined, traceable, and compliant production execution.

This hands-on role requires strong attention to detail, willingness to learn, and the ability to work effectively within a fast-moving manufacturing environment that adheres to drawings,