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Taco, Inc. · 15 hours ago

Test Technician

Cranston, Rhode Island, United States

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Taco Inc. is a family-owned company dedicated to fostering a supportive work environment for its employees. The Test Technician role involves testing and evaluating HVAC products, maintaining test equipment, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Consumer ElectronicsElectronicsHardwareManufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Measures, cuts, threads and/or solders pipe to build test stands in accordance with sketches, drawings, or verbal instructions

Wiring of relays, timers, switches, actuators, pumps, and all other electrical and hydraulic components to perform laboratory tests

Performs conventional product performance tests and requested tests/inspections and records the test results to prepare written test reports

Works with computer data acquisition systems and uses computer spreadsheets. Treats test results of Tacos’ and competitors’ products confidentially

Installs appropriate test and measuring equipment such as pipes, spools, couplings thermocouples, flowmeters, pressure transducers, digital multimeters (DMM), current transducers, and power monitors

Assists with servicing life cycle test products and test stands as well as installing, removing and maintaining motors and controls. Also assists with removing life cycle test stand components that have failed in normal service (circulators, motors, timers, fuses, relays, immersion heaters)

Maintains laboratory effectiveness by keeping laboratory tools in good, clean, and repaired condition, and placing tools in a prescribed location after use. Maintains laboratory order by keeping area clean and neatly arranged

Secures laboratory and continuous life tests for overnight and weekend unattended operation by checking windows, shut-off valves, relief valves, temperatures, and oil/water levels

Possesses skills to complete tasks safely, effectively, and independently

Collaborates and works with other lab team members to reduce risk/injuries

Performs other duties as required

Qualification

HVAC conceptsElectrical wiringData acquisition systemsMicrosoft ExcelData reportingCreative problem solvingCommunication skillsFlexibility

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Basic knowledge of electricity, plumbing, and/or HVAC concepts

Knowledge of basic math and formulas

Experience with recording data, counting data points, and organizing data

Basic competency using meters, power tools, hand tools

Basic knowledge and understanding of standard 120V/220V AC wiring, 208/230V, 460V AC & 600V 3-Phase wiring of motors and variable frequency drives (VFD)

Basic understanding of thermocouples, 4-20mA/0-10VDC sensors, flow meters, torque meters, pressure gages, and pressure transmitters

Basic understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook

High level of flexibility with the ability to easily pivot from one task to another, high level of flexibility

Ability to communicate technical information to all levels in the organization

Creative problem solving skills

Preferred

Associate degree in Technology, Engineering Technology, or HVAC related fields

Additional technical or mechanical training or experience related to plumbing, electrical, and/or HVAC

Experience with electrical circuitry, troubleshooting wiring, and connecting electrical components

Experience using Data Acquisition Hardware and Software

Skilled in data reporting and spreadsheets

Advanced understanding of plumbing concepts, fittings, and joining technologies

Ability to work independently

Benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

On-site training programs in our learning center

Sharing profits with its employees

Mindful about family, health and well-being

Fosters conditions that allow people and communities to reach their full potential

Embraces and celebrates diversity

Company

Taco, Inc.

Founded in 1920, Taco is a global leader in hydronic and water-driven solutions, specializing in providing innovative, sustainable, and high-performance products for the HVAC, plumbing, and industrial sectors.

Founded in 1920

Cranston, Rhode Island, USA

501-1000 employees

http://tacocomfort.com

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