Inspector-Quality Control 2

Fontana, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide.

Job Title: Inspector-Quality Control 2

Location: Fontana CA 92337

Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Job Description:

Thorough knowledge of inspection testing and non-destructive examination techniques and practices use of specialized equipment and all applicable codes standards and regulations in at least one discipline.
Broad knowledge of electrical mechanical or civil construction industry practices safety and operations and maintenance of industrial facilities and buildings.
Typically possesses three or more years experience in a craft job or QC inspection experience at an electrical power plant.
Demonstrated experience in at least one primary discipline or method.
ResponsibilitiesQuality control (QC) inspector works for a company to inspect test and sample materials parts or products for defects and any deviations from specifications.
The inspector will discard anything that does not meet with company standards including products materials and equipment used by the company in processing.
A QC inspector will observe production operations and equipment to ensure that specifications are being met and to make or order necessary adjustments to processes or assemblies.
The inspector will discuss results and findings with those in charge of the products and recommend any required corrective actions.
A high school diploma is required to obtain employment as a quality assurance or quality control inspector and a formal college degree (bachelors or associates depending on employer preferences) is also sometimes needed.
Previous experience carrying out the duties and responsibilities of an inspector is preferable but on-the-job training can be provided by many companies.
A keen attention to detail is central to the job in order to detect defects that could be easily missed by the consumer but still present a safety risk and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively when reporting issues and defects is necessary.
An inspector should be able to interpret blueprints and other drawings that detail product specifications.
Experience with measuring tools is required as well and a quality assurance inspector should be able to work under pressure

Requirements:

Discuss inspection results with those responsible for products and recommend necessary corrective actions.
Discard or reject products materials and equipment not meeting specifications. Inspect test and sample materials or assembled parts or products for defects and deviations from specifications.
Observe and monitor production operations and equipment to ensure conformance to specifications and make or order necessary process or assembly adjustments.

Education Requirement:

Associates Degree

Day-to-Day Responsibilities/Workload:

Perform a visual inspection of incoming shipments of distribution transformer units from Howard Industries.
These shipments are coming from their Laurel Mississippi facility and will be arriving at Southwires warehouse in Fontana California.
The inventory is designated as vendor managed inventory (VMI) and is owned and managed by Howard Industries at the Southwire Fontana facility.
We are receiving five types of distribution transformers: Overhead (Pole Top) Single Phase Padmount 3-Phase Padmount (500kVA and smaller) 3-Phase Power Padmount (750kVA or larger) and Buried Underground Residential Distribution (BURD) / Subway (submersible).
The expectation for the inspector is to perform a thorough visual inspection of these transformer units and meticulously record any cosmetic issues in a tracking log.
Minimum of 3 trucks per day (Deliveries from Laurel Ms.)
75-100 units per day
Overheads (50 units / day)
3-phase: (7 units /day)
1-phase and BURDS: (30 units /day)
To assist you with the inspection process a detailed job aid will be provided for each design outlining the specific criteria to evaluate.
Common cosmetic findings that you may come across during the visual inspection include:
Air Compartment Integrity
Damaged Subcomponent
Damaged Tank (Scratch/Scrape Dent Missing Paint)
Door Latching Issue
Incorrect Nameplate/Stickers
Incorrectly Labeled Component (i.e. Coil/Loop Switch)
Internal Fault Detector (OH Only)
Missing Subcomponents
Oil Leak (Component/Gasket)
Oil Leak (Weld)
Pressure Relief Valve (PRV) issues including damage
Is the warranty period on the Warranty sticker accurate from date distribution transformer unit was manufactured
The warranty period is 18 months on overhead single-phase pads BURDs and smaller 3-phase padmount transformers (500kVA and smaller).
The larger 3-phase padmounted transformers (750kVA or larger) are a 3-year warranty period.

Required Skills/Attributes

Comfortable working in a warehouse environment
Able to bend down to look at nameplates and stickers for information while performing visual inspections
Will need to physically open the covers and doors of 1-phase and 3-padmounts to perform inspections

Desired Skills/Attributes

Previous experience in quality control especially in the electrical field and proficiency in using inspection tools and software.

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

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