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Richard Scott Bruce is a seasoned professional with 20+ years of experience in automation, product development, and industrial control. He has held various leadership roles, including V.P. of Operations at Acraloc Corporation, and has expertise in machining, pneumatics, and process control. He has also worked as a Machine Tool and Accessory Sales representative at Pinnacle Machine Tools Inc. and as the North American Head of Implementation and Delivery at Lumachain. Currently, he is an Account Executive at RoboJob.

Credentials

  • CMTSE-Certified Manufacturing Technology Sales Engineer
    AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology
    Oct, 2015
    - May, 2026

Experience

  • RoboJob
    • United States
    • Account Executive
      • Feb 2023 - Present
      • United States

  • Lumachain
    • Tennessee, United States
    • North American Head of Implementation and Delivery
      • Mar 2022 - Feb 2023
      • Tennessee, United States

      Heading the implementation and support new systems being fielded by Lumachain

    • Machine Tool and Accessory Sales
      • Jul 2012 - Apr 2022
      • Knoxville, TN

      Marketing a full line of products for users of machine tools both CNC and manual in Tennessee. Providing support with process management, process improvement and solutions for a multitude of machine accessory needs. Including Rotary Tables, Spindle Attachments, Live Tooling, Tool Holders, Work Holding, Metrology and many other facets of machining. Pinnacle Machine Tools Inc. is the OEM Distributor for Mazak Machine Tools in Tennessee, Alabama and Northwest Florida.

    • V.P. of Operations
      • Aug 2006 - Sep 2012

      I have full responsibility for the production, quality and profitability of the company’s operations. The facility has both machining and sheet metal fabrication capabilities and employs approximately 50 people within 35,000 square feet. I work extensively with subsidiaries and customers to ensure cost reductions and on time delivery. I also am still heavily involved in new product development and automation design.

    • Project Manager and IT Director
      • Feb 1997 - Aug 2006

      Responsible for all facets of machine design/production including electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical. This also includes development from introduction of concept to completion of final online production model. Seven years experience in technical sales. Responsible for procuring seed money for new prototype projects. This includes evaluation of customer needs and identifying opportunities for automation solutions.Instrumental in the success of our Capital Equipment program.Innovator – I am an inventor on 3 issued patents. Experienced in developing machines for unique applications with demanding requirements.Developed production machinery for Tyson Foods, Cargill, JBS Swift, Sara Lee and others.

Education

  • 2004 - 2006
    University of Phoenix
    BS, Information Technology
  • Frostburg State University

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