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: The Quality Assurance Technician TFR (Taco Fall River) supports manufacturing engineers in standard processes to ensure compliance.

They work with the engineers and manufacturing staff to ensure inspection and testing measures are implemented and maintained. They also assist in the development of standards to meet quality specifications. This position is located on Water Street.

Responsibilities

include but are not limited to: Supports development and maintenance of quality systems by writing quality plans, including dimension

Requirements

and inspection specifications, by analyzing blueprints to determine critical dimensions Develops inspection and calibration procedures and techniques for quality inspectors Participates in development of quality plans for suppliers Reviews and revises quality plans against specifications and engineering notes Collects data using calibrated gages during inspection of materials Uses data to analyze for trends Generates and creates internal and supplier corrective and preventative actions within quality software that specify issue needing root cause analysis Determines packing slips and certificates of conformance meet receiver

Prints out inspection worksheets that detail critical to fit dimensions on part drawings Reviews chemicals and mechanicals on test reports submitted by supplier to verify product measurements Maintains 3-year cycle of archived Quality / American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) documents in following standard

Reviews and files receiving documentation for demonstration products during internal and external audit Follows instructions from Taco Cranston’s Sr Quality Assurance Technician for collecting and circulating out gages for calibration, according to due date schedule Performs hydro inspection, final inspection, in-process inspection and non-destructive examinations (NDEs) as needed Performs visual, magnetic particle and liquid penetrant examinations, using x-ray fluorescence (XRF) tools as needed Maintains non-destructive examination (NDE) chemical and department supply inventory Performs daily monitoring of plant weld gas mixture percentages and pressures Complies with all Quality Assurance, International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9000 and company policies and procedures Keeps work area clean and orderly. Performs other duties as required or directed.

Qualifications

Required: High school diploma or equivalent Ability to achieve Taco’s inspector certification 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a quality role Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) Familiar with applicable codes and standards, specifically ASME and ISO Knowledge of metrology techniques Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Travel may occasionally be required to local company site, Cranston headquarters and vendors Work Environment This position works in both an office environment using computers and technology as well as in a production floor environment where large equipment and noise are prevale

Quality Assurance Technician - 1st Shift/Water Street