Full-Time

Quality Inspector

Valley Forge & Bolt Mfg

Valley Forge & Bolt Mfg

11-50 employees

Hot-forged fasteners and tension-control bolts

Compensation Overview

$22 - $28/hr

Phoenix, AZ, USA

In Person

Category
Manufacturing Quality & Test (1)

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Requirements
  • High school education or equivalent.
  • One to two or more years of experience in a quality control role.
  • Ultrasonic Testing or Magnetic Particle Level I or Level II qualification.
  • Ability to read and write basic English and perform basic mathematics.
  • Familiarity with hand measuring tools, including calipers, micrometers, and pitch micrometers.
  • Familiarity with inspection tools and equipment.
  • Basic computer knowledge, including Microsoft and company server systems.
  • Knowledge of quality control procedures and industry standards.
  • Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds, wear personal protective equipment throughout the shift, stand for extended periods, and perform occasional stooping and walking.
  • Ability to work flexible day or night shifts, Monday through Friday, and work overtime when required and approved.
  • Regular attendance is required.
  • Ability to work effectively with teams and other departments and prioritize duties.
  • This is a safety-sensitive position subject to drug and alcohol screening under the company's policies and applicable requirements.
Responsibilities
  • Inspect incoming vendor shipments and external services.
  • Provide inspection floor, laboratory, and second-shift overflow coverage.
  • Inspect in-process production across all departments.
  • Inspect incoming purchased materials such as steel, nuts, washers, and bolts.
  • Perform final inspection and quality-control checks at shipping.
  • Work from blueprints and specific customer requirements.
  • Prepare and maintain inspection reports and records.
  • Inspect calibration tools and maintain monthly calibration records.
  • Prepare and perform hardness verification.
  • Conduct daily audits of all departments.
  • Complete Quality Alerts with the required information when issues are found.
  • Increase knowledge of manufacturing practices.
  • Lead production shop tours when required.
  • Attend shop meetings while wearing personal protective equipment.
  • Assist machine operators in understanding process flow.
  • Operate office equipment such as computers and copy machines.
  • Perform other duties as needed or required.
Desired Qualifications
  • Non-Destructive Testing experience.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Valley Forge & Bolt Mfg

Valley Forge & Bolt Mfg

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Valley Forge & Bolt Mfg. Co. makes hot-forged industrial fasteners and bolting systems. It produces standard bolts and specialized load-indicating fasteners that monitor clamping force in bolted joints. Its tension-control bolts can measure bolt load visually with its Maxbolt indicator or electronically/wirelessly with SPC4 bolts, ensuring proper tension in assemblies. The company differentiates itself with a large patent portfolio and a focus on integrating real-time load monitoring into bolts, which helps ensure bolts are tightened to exact specifications and verified in operation. Its goal is to provide accurate, trackable bolting solutions that improve safety and reliability in industrial applications worldwide.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Phoenix, Arizona

Founded

1974

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • February 2026 SUBTEL filing proves active wireless-product commercialization in Chile.
  • July 2026 website updates show continued product iteration and remote-monitoring demand.
  • Global shipments and mining-booth visibility signal export reach beyond Arizona customers.

What critics are saying

  • Phoenix operations and niche mining exposure tie revenue to capital-spending cycles.
  • Small scale, roughly 80 employees, limits manufacturing redundancy and sales coverage.
  • If SPC4 adoption stalls, commodity fastener competition crushes margins and brand relevance.

What makes Valley Forge & Bolt Mfg unique

  • SPC4® fasteners measure clamp load, not torque, across critical joints.
  • July 2026 updates pushed wireless 720R monitoring and mill-liner leak solutions.
  • Valley Forge remains one of few ASTM F2482-compliant load-indicating fastener makers.

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Benefits

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