Robotics Specialist - Food Manufacturing - 3632075

The Wickline Group

Rossville, Tennessee

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Automation, Commissioning, Control Systems, Electricity, Equipment Selection, Food Production, Identify Issues, Manufacturing, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Production Systems, Program Control, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Robotics, Vehicle Fleets, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Rossville, Tennessee
POSTED
9 days ago

Robotics Specialist - Food Manufacturing

Location: Rossville, TN - relocation package available

Compensation: $110,000 – $130,000 base salary + performance bonus 


Our client is one of North America's leading organic brands, and their Rossville, TN facility is in the middle of a significant automation expansion. They are deploying a fleet of industrial robots across production lines, with several dozen units planned and more to follow as capacity is added. This is a long-term, project-driven role with a clear runway. Robotics projects are confirmed for at least the next few years and likely well beyond. If you are a robotics professional who wants to plant roots somewhere and build something rather than move from contract to contract, this is worth a serious look.


Key requirements:

  • Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience working with industrial robots in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong proficiency in robot programming and control; experience with Kawasaki robots is a significant asset, other robotics experience also valued
  • Solid understanding of PLC control systems and the ability to integrate robot control with PLC logic
  • Experience commissioning robotic systems and executing handovers to maintenance teams
  • Familiarity with HMIs and ability to read and interpret electrical drawings
  • Mechanical aptitude; ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues in a fast-paced production environment
  • Willingness to travel for training and to OEM facilities for equipment selection as needed
  • A degree or diploma in Electrical, Automation, or Mechatronics Engineering is a plus, but demonstrated hands-on experience is valued above credentials
  • Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States


Compensation includes a base salary of $120,000 to $130,000 commensurate with experience, a performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare. Relocation package will also be available. This is a direct-hire, permanent opportunity with a growing, mission-driven company.


About the Company

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The Wickline Group

The Wickline Group is a national recruiting firm, specializing in the placement of professionals from supervisory to executive level within food manufacturers, foodservice distributors, wholesale grocers, supermarket operators, big box retailers and third-party logistics organizations.

By specializing almost exclusively within the food industry, we are able to stay abreast of industry trends that impact the positions and skill sets that are in the most demand, and most importantly, forge long-term relationships with the industry’s most sought-after employers.

Within the industry, we serve three main sectors:

Manufacturing

We have long-standing relationships with key decision-makers within Fortune 500 food manufacturers as well as strong local and regional independents and co-packers.

Job opportunities are typically available in these areas:

Production
Quality
Maintenance
Sanitation
Plant Management
Engineering
Logistics / Supply Chain
Support – HR, Accounting, etc.

Distribution

We have a proven track record of success with the country’s leading foodservice distributors, wholesale grocers and third-party logistics (3PL) providers.

Job opportunities typically available in these areas:

Warehousing
Operations Management
Sales & Marketing
Accounting & Finance
General Management
Transportation
Facilities & Fleet Maintenance
Purchasing / Merchandising
Human Resources
Corporate / Executive Leadership

Retail

We maintain strong relationships within well-respected supermarket chains and strong independents throughout the US as well as internationally.

Our typical searches include:

Store Managers
Department Managers
Merchandisers / Specialists
Corporate-Level Directors
Co-Managers
District / Regional Managers
Category Managers / Buyers
HR / Accounting / Support

COMPANY SIZE
1 to 9 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1996
WEBSITE
http://jwickline.com/