Applications & Testing Specialist - Full Time

Position: Applications & Testing Specialist

Location: Harrisburg, SD | RMS Roller-Grinder

Compensation: $24.00 - $28.00/hour depending on experience!

If you enjoy hands-on work, solving real-world problems, and seeing your work directly impact customers, this is not your typical lab role.

At RMS Roller-Grinder, our Test Labis more than a workspace. It is where customer challenges turn into real solutions. As we grow, we are looking for an Applications & Testing Specialist who can take ownership, thrive on independence, and take pride in running a clean, high-performing operation.

Are You the Right Fit?

Do you enjoy working with machinery and figuring out how things work? Are you equally comfortable analyzing data, identifying trends, and turning results into practical recommendations?

We're looking for someone who combines a mechanical mindset with analytical thinking. The ideal candidate enjoys rolling up their sleeves to work with equipment, but also has the curiosity to investigate results, solve problems, and communicate findings in a way that helps customers and team members make informed decisions.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Naturally troubleshoot problems and look for root causes.
• Enjoy both hands-on mechanical work and data-driven decision making.
• Can explain technical information in a clear, easy-to-understand manner.
• Take ownership of your work and pride in delivering accurate results.
• Adapt quickly when priorities shift and multiple projects need attention.
• Enjoy collaborating with customers and internal teams to find solutions.

If that sounds like you, we'd love to talk.

What You will Do

You will be the go-to expert running our Test Lab, owning everything from equipment performance to customer testing insights.

Keep the Lab Running at Its Best

• Maintain a clean, organized, customer-ready lab environment.
• Perform maintenance, repairs, calibrations, and component changeouts on roller mills and lab equipment.
• Manage inventory of supplies, tools, and spare parts.

Turn Materials into Meaningful Insights

• Run test grinds and application tests on a wide variety of materials.
• Conduct sampling and quality verification testing.
• Measure roll corrugations and monitor wear trends to recommend service needs.

Own the Testing Process

• Manage and prioritize the testing schedule to meet customer timelines.
• Accurately document and organize all test data.
• Analyze how materials perform and determine optimal machine settings.
• Deliver clear, actionable test reports with recommendations and operating parameters.

Support Customers & Internal Teams

• Partner with sales and engineering to provide technical insights.
• Present testing results and recommendations in a clear, understandable manner to customers, sales, engineering, and other internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to customer conversations with real data and practical recommendations.
• Occasionally travel to customer sites, industry events, or field locations to support testing, troubleshooting, and application development efforts.

What Success Looks Like

This role is all about ownership and impact!

In Your First 3 Months

• You are fully trained and confidently operating lab equipment.
• The lab is consistently clean, organized, and professional.
• You are building a rhythm managing testing workflows.

By 6 Months

• You are independently managing the testing schedule.
• Your reports are clear, consistent, and trusted by the team.
• Data is organized and easy to access.

By 12 Months

• The lab runs efficiently with minimal oversight.
• Your work directly supports customer decisions and sales efforts.
• Testing turnaround is fast, reliable, and high quality.

What We are Looking For

• A self-starter who takes full ownership of their work.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working with equipment.
• Detail-oriented with solid data tracking and organization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Flexibility and adaptability to manage changing priorities and respond quickly to customer and business needs.
• Someone who takes pride in creating a clean, professional workspace.

Why This Role Stands Out

• You will run your own operation, not just follow a checklist.
• Your work directly impacts customers and real-world performance.
• You will blend hands-on mechanical work with analytical problem-solving.
• Every day brings something different including new materials, new challenges, new solutions, and MORE!

What We Will Provide

• Competitive Compensation:

• Enjoy a competitive wage of $24.00 - $28.00 depending on experience. PLUS, benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision and MORE!

• Dynamic Work Environment:
  • Be part of a collaborative and energetic team that values innovation and continuous improvement.
• Family-Oriented Culture with Flexible Schedules:
  • Embrace a workplace that understands you are not just an employee. You are a Team Member with family commitments. Enjoy the flexibility to manage your schedule.
• Generous PTO:
  • RMS believes in a work-life balance, starting with 3 weeks of PTO in your first year, growing to 5 weeks PTO after 5 years.
• Career Growth Opportunities:
  • We invest in your skill & professional development, providing opportunities for career advancement within the organization.

If you are the type of person who likes figuring things out, keeping things running smoothly, and taking ownership of your environment, you will fit right in here. Apply today!

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