Job Specifications
Trident Consulting is seeking a "Quality Control Inspector" for one of our clients in "Fontana, CA" A global leader in business and technology services.
Position: Quality Control Inspector
Location: Fontana, CA
Type: Contract
Rate: $24-27/Hr
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 Southwire's 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
Willing to drive Southwire Fontana Warehouse at 11695 Pacific Ave, Fontana, California , 92337 and potentially other locations within Los Angeles and Orange County
transformers or electrical or transmission or Pole or oil leak or
Desired Skills/Attributes
Previous experience in quality control, especially in the electrical field, and proficiency in using inspection tools and software.
Trident Consulting is a premier IT staffing firm providing high-impact workforce solutions to Fortune 500 and mid-market clients. Since 2005, we've specialized in sourcing elite technology and engineering talent for contract, direct hire, and managed services roles. Our expertise spans cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and data analytics, supported by a 3M+ candidate database and a 78% fill ratio. With a highly engaged leadership team and a reputation for delivering hard-to-fill, niche talent, we help organizations build agile, high-performing teams that drive innovation and business success. Learn more: tridentconsultinginc.com .
Some of our recent awards include:
Trailblazer Women Award 2025 by Consulate General of India in San Francisco.
Ranked as the #1 Women Owned Business Enterprise in the large category by ITServe.
Received the TechServe Excellence award.
Consistently ranked in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America.
Recognized in the SF Business Times as one of the Largest Bay Area BIPOC/Minority-Owned Businesses in 2022.
About the Company
Trident Consulting is a 100% Women and Minority-owned staffing company, headquartered in San Ramon, CA. We specialize in placing high-quality vetted technology and engineering professionals in contract and full-time roles.
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