Test Technician

Taco, Inc.; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

On-site training programs

Profit sharing

Family health & wellbeing

Job summary

Taco Comfort Solutions in Cranston, RI seeks a Test Technician to design, build, and operate test stands for HVAC products. You will test new and revised products, record data, and ensure compliance with internal procedures.

The role requires hands-on skills with electrical and hydraulic systems, data acquisition, and documentation. On-site work with a focus on safety, accuracy, and lab efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Basic knowledge of electricity, plumbing, and HVAC concepts.
• Experience with recording data, counting data points, and organizing data.
• Familiarity with data acquisition hardware and software preferred.
• Flexibility to pivot between tasks and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Measures, cuts, threads and solders pipe to build test stands per drawings.
• Wiring of relays, timers, switches, actuators, pumps and other components.
• Performs product performance tests and records results in reports.
• Works with data acquisition systems and uses spreadsheets for analysis.
• Installs test equipment and assists with maintenance of test stands.
• Maintains lab order and adheres to safety protocols.

Skills

Electrical basics

HVAC concepts

Math & data recording

Laboratory testing

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in Technology or HVAC

Tools

Meters & measurement tools

Power tools

Data acquisition hardware

Digital multimeters (DMM)

Job description

As a family-owned and operated company, we feel a special obligation to the employees who comprise our Taco family. We are committed to offering employees access to the tools necessary to live long and productive lives. We strive to instill in all of our employees:

• A positive mental attitude that helps us to be a leader in the industry
• A commitment to building strong relationships, both inside and outside the organization
• A desire to learn, grow, and contribute to moving our strategy forward
• A need to create and to innovate

Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
Shift: 1st Shift
Work Status: On-site
Position Summary
Test and evaluate new products, revised products, production products, and other products from within the HVAC marketplace. Designs, builds, maintains, and operates test stands and related equipment. Tests Taco's products in accordance with standards set forth by plumbing/testing agencies and internal procedures. Maintains and organizes all records of test data, standards, and test apparatus.
Measures of success:

• Improved throughput of testing tasks to drive lab efficiency
• Successfully completes testing tasks independently
• Troubleshoots and solves problems effectively

Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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

Qualifications
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

Work Environment
The Test Technician will work primarily in a lab/office environment and is exposed to loud noise levels, electricity, water at high temperature and pressure levels. Additionally, there may be exposure to warehouse and productions settings, where safety equipment and/or personal protective gear is required.
This position is on-site and reports into the site every day.
This position has no direct reports.
Benefits
With nearly 1,000 people working at Taco worldwide, each with their own story, you will discover a sense of community and diverse, intelligent colleagues who help us innovate, create and explore.
Taco employees benefit from a company that:

• Provides competitive salaries and benefits
• Offers tuition reimbursement, career development, and on-site training programs in our learning center
• Believes in sharing profits with its employees
• Is mindful about family, health and well-being
• Fosters conditions that allow people and communities to reach their full potential
• Embraces and celebrates diversity

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