Quality Inspector

Valley Forge & Bolt Mfg; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Forge & Bolt Mfg Phoenix is seeking a Quality Inspector to inspect incoming vendor shipments, in-process production, and final QC before shipping. The role covers 1st and 2nd shifts with flexibility, and requires working from blueprints or customer specifications.

Responsibilities include preparing inspection reports, maintaining records, calibrating tools monthly, and performing daily quality audits across departments.

Responsibilities

• Inspect incoming vendor shipment external services.
• Inspect in-process production of all departments.
• Inspect incoming purchased materials (Steel, Nuts, Washers, Bolts, etc.).
• Final inspection and QC Simple at shipping.
• Work from blueprints or specific customer requirements.
• Prepare and maintain inspection reports and records.
• Calibration tool inspection and record keeping (monthly).
• Must conduct audits daily of all departments.

Job description

Quality Inspector

Valley Forge & Bolt Mfg Phoenix, Arizona, United States

About this position

1st & 2nd Shift Flexibility a +++

Essential Functions / Responsibilities:

• Inspect incoming vendor shipment external services
• Inspection floor / lab coverage and overflow - for 2nd shift.
• Inspects in-process production of all departments
• Inspects incoming purchased materials (Steel, Nuts, Washers, Bolts, etc.)
• Final inspection and QC Simple at shipping.
• Working from blueprints, or specific customer requirements.
• Prepares and maintains inspection reports and records.
• Calibration tool inspection and record keeping (monthly).
• Must be able to prepare & perform hardness verification.
• Must conduct audits daily of all departments.
• Shall be able to work overtime (if required and approved)
• Shall fill out Quality Alerts when issues are found with required information.
• Increase knowledge in all manufacturing practices.
• Safety Sensitive Position
• Other duties as needed or required

Work Environment:

• Primary work environment is the office and the production floor.

• Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) through the entire shift.
• Ability to be aware of surroundings for safety concerns.
• While performing duties of this job the employee will be required to frequently stand on their feet for extended periods of time. Occasion stooping and walking will be required.
• Employee maybe required to lead production shop tours.
• Employee will have meetings in the shop requiring the wearing of personal protective equipment.
• Ability to assist a machine operator to understand process flow.
• Ability to be aware of surroundings for safety concerns.
• Able to operate office equipment such as computers, copy machines, etc.
• Able to sit for prolonged time periods plus occasion walking to stooping.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• High school education or equivalent
• 1-2+ years of experience in a quality control role
• UT or Mag Particle Level I or Level II ((a +++++))
• Attention to detail and precision a must.
• Regular attendance is required. M-F (5:00-1:30pm DAY SHIFT or 1:30pm to 10:00pm NIGHT SHIFT) but must be flexible.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) experience, an extreme plus.
• Basic reading and writing (English language) and basic math ability.
• Familiar with use of most hand measuring tools. (Calipers, Micrometers, Pitch Mic's,etc.)
• Familiar with the use of inspection tools & equipment
• Requires limited use of judgment with well-defined procedures.
• Shall have basic computer knowledge (Microsoft & Company Server)
• Must be able to work well with team and other departments and how to prioritize duties. Must be a self-starter
• Knowledge of quality control procedures and industry standards

Special Requirements:

• Safety Sensitive: This job is designated by Valley Forge & Bolt Mfg. Co. as a safety-sensitive position because it includes tasks or duties that Valley Forge & Bolt Mfg. Co. in good faith, believes could affect the safety or health of the employee performing the task or others (ARS 23-493). An applicant or incumbent may be disqualified, disciplined, or terminated, if they are determined to be positive for marijuana or its metabolites, regardless of cardholder status.
• Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. Valley Forge & Bolt Mfg. Co. is a federal contractor. Applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment will be subject to urinalysis and/or blood screening or other medically recognized tests designed to detect the presence of alcohol and/or drugs as a condition of employment.
• Further, as a condition of continued at-will employment, employees are subject to urinalysis and/or blood screening or other medically recognized tests designed to detect the presence of alcohol and/or drugs as set forth in the Company's Drug-Free and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy and Substance Abuse policy. Refusal to take such tests may result in withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment or termination of employment.
• Applicants will be considered without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other category protected by applicable law. Valley Forge & Bolt Mfg. Co. also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws.

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