Jobs in Byron Center

Hearing Representative - Special Education Claims

Background on the Project:

A prestigious government agency is addressing the backlog of special education claims in New York City to ensure timely and fair resolution of disputes between parents and the city regarding educational plans for children with special needs. Recent rulings have emphasized the need for faster resolution of these claims and improvements in special education services and payment processes. This initiative requires dedicated attorneys to join the team and play a critical role in managing a high volume of cases and driving claims through the administrative process.

Role Overview:

Our client is seeking contract attorneys barred and in good standing in any state with 1+ years of litigation experience to Work Remotely on a 1 plus year assignment. As a Hearing Representative, you will represent our client throughout the entire special education claims process—from intake to resolution or settlement.

Pay Rates:

• 1 to 7 years of experience: $41.75/hour
• 7+ years of experience: $43.75/hour

Key Responsibilities:

• Case Management: Manage a high-volume caseload of 100–200 special education claims, ensuring timely and effective handling.
• Representation: Prepare for and/or litigate complex cases involving significant legal precedents, policy implications, or financial impact. Represent the agency in administrative hearings, pre-hearing conferences, and settlement negotiations.
• Administrative Process: Navigate procedural requirements and ensure compliance with federal and state education laws and regulations.
• Documentation: Prepare and review all necessary filings, agreements, and reports with accuracy and thoroughness.
• Settlement Negotiation: Work with parents, public advocacy groups, and opposing counsel to reach fair resolutions while negotiating claims for attorney’s fees.
• Training and Collaboration: Collaborate with special education specialists, technical experts, and attorneys; provide training to field staff and clinical staff on compliance with education laws.
• Research and Compliance: Analyze case law, gather evidence, and evaluate settlement demands. Provide guidance on compliance obligations to parents and students under hearing orders.

Required Qualifications:

• Bar Admission: Active bar license in good standing in any U.S. state.
• Litigation Experience: Minimum of 1+ years of recent litigation experience (more preferred).
• Tech Savvy: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to troubleshoot basic technical issues.
• Caseload Management: Proven ability to manage 100–200 cases concurrently.
• Timekeeping: Ability to log activities in 15-minute increments throughout the workday.
• Remote Work Skills: Dedicated workspace, reliable Wi-Fi, and comfort with virtual tools like Microsoft Teams and Outlook.
• Schedule Flexibility: Willingness to accommodate early morning hearings and work within Eastern Time Zone hours (7 AM–7 PM).
• Preferred Experience: Administrative Law, IEP/Special Education, Experience working for a government agency, Public Interest work, Settlement experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.

Manufacturing Engineering Technician - 2nd Shift & 3rd Shift

Our client is seeking a dedicated and skilled Manufacturing Engineering Technician - 2nd & 3rd Shift to join their growing team. In this pivotal role, you will play an integral part in supporting manufacturing processes, troubleshooting equipment, and ensuring optimal performance across a range of systems. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for hands-on problem-solving, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the calibration, testing, setup, and repair of various controls, instruments, and gauges used in the manufacturing process.
• Monitor equipment performance, making necessary adjustments to setups, calibrations, and alignments.
• Evaluate and diagnose root causes of equipment issues, taking immediate action to resolve problems.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and commonization across processes.
• Collaborate with facilities, operations, maintenance teams, and vendors to facilitate equipment installation and readiness.
• Perform troubleshooting tasks for PLC systems, welding processes, and robotics.
• Track production equipment data, identifying and reporting inconsistencies.
• Read and interpret electrical prints for effective problem resolution.

Qualifications

• Technical degree preferred.
• 2-4 years of practical experience in a manufacturing environment.
• High level of self-motivation and the ability to work independently.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
• Proficiency in one or more of the following areas: machine controls, robotics, electrical circuitry, or automated welding systems.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative team-oriented mindset.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with advanced machine programming and diagnostics.
• Experience in a fast-paced production environment.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and best practices in manufacturing.

Titles Encouraged to Apply

• Manufacturing Technician
• Automation Technician
• Process Engineering Technician
• Maintenance Technician
• Controls Technician
• Robotics Technician
• Electrical Technician

Take the next step in your career and join a team that values technical expertise, innovation, and collaboration. Apply today to make a difference in a dynamic manufacturing environment!

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.

At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.

Airgas is Hiring for a Plant Manager in Grandville, MI!

We are looking for you!

• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Support for Parents: We offer a 14-week paid child birth benefit to support growing families.
• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment.

Recruiter: Carolyn Harris |

The Plant Manager is responsible for supervising and coordinating activities of workers engaged in producing and repackaging of compressed and liquid gases into cylinders, correcting unsafe acts or conditions without delay, and assigning job tasks to workers according to customer needs, current stock levels and workers’ expertise.

Responsibilities

• Operates and safely maintains the plant for pumping or repackaging of gases into cylinders while ensuring compliance with all federal, state, local and company policies, procedures, regulations and laws. Maintains a neat, clean and orderly plant appearance.
• Studies production schedules and estimate worker-hour requirements for completion of job assignments. Establishes and/or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Implements measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and product quality. Modifies working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of work crew.
• Ensures all safety rules are strictly observed and safety training is regularly scheduled, conducted and documented. Interpret company policies to workers and enforce safety regulations.
• Ensures all injuries and accidents are properly investigated and reported within 24 hours.
• Analyzes and resolves, or assists workers in solving, work related problems. Recommends and/or initiates personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, discharges, and disciplinary measures. Ensures associate issues, grievances, etc. are effectively handled.
• Manages and leads subordinate supervisors to provide leadership. Initiate and/or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve goals. Provides coaching and corrective action promptly, to ensure that poor performers are identified, documented and improved to acceptable performance, or released.
• Trains new workers and cross trains associates to continue production during personnel shortages.
• Maintains time and production records and approves overtime when essential, while keeping overtime at acceptable levels.
• Additional duties and projects as may be assigned.

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Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• A total of five (5) years of industry experience to include a minimum of two (2) years of demonstrated experience working in a supervisory/leadership role.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Strong analytical skills and a thorough understanding of how to leverage metrics and related tools to improve production efficiency and effectiveness.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Communication skills that ensure a smooth flow of information between self and others through clear speaking and writing, encouragement of open expression of ideas, and effective listening.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deal effectively with others in both favorable and unfavorable situations regardless of status of position. Accepts cultural diversity and establishes effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated knowledge of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratios, and percent.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter; self-motivated; well organized; ability to work independently.
• Detail oriented with the ability to complete handwritten compliance documentation neatly and accurately.
• Demonstrated dedication to product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Able to operate a fork-lift.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with compressed/packaged gases.
• Prior experience utilizing SAP

Physical Demands

• Employee may be required to remain stationary for extended periods of time.
• Employee may frequently be required to transverse through manufacturing and/or office locations.
• Employee will frequently be required to actively listen and exchange information.
• Employee will be required to observe and assess information received via computer.
• Requires use of computer, telephone and operation of a fork-lift.
• Occasionally may be required to move up to 60 pounds or more with the aid of material handling equipment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving office/production machine parts.

Work Environments

• Minimal travel required.
• Work space is one that contains moving mechanical parts and risk of electric shock.
• Requires both indoor & outdoor environments in various seasonal weather conditions. Must be able to work in temperatures ranging from -10 to over 100 degrees.
• Work environment may contain loud noises and odors that may last for long periods of time or on a continual basis.

aizoOn, a technology consulting company, is looking for Cybersecurity Analyst.

AIZOON USA is expanding its Cybersecurity Division and seeks skilled Cybersecurity Analysts to operate and manage cyber security platforms. In this critical role, you'll be responsible for security threat monitoring, incident response, risk assessment, and client advisory services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate cybersecurity monitoring platforms and conduct threat analysis
• Respond to security incidents with defined escalation procedures
• Conduct risk assessments and support compliance regulatory standards
• Provide client support and continuous cybersecurity advisory services

Qualifications:

• Experience with SOC operations, incident response, and threat intelligence
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO27001)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

aizoOn is an equal opportunity employer.

Our client in Grand Rapids is seeking a skilled Controls Technician to join their growing team in a hands-on, high-impact role. This is a great opportunity for a technically inclined professional with strong electrical and automation experience to take ownership of critical systems within a fast-paced, manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will focus on installing, programming, troubleshooting, and maintaining control systems for all test and assembly equipment on-site.

This is a Night shift position with a 6PM-6AM schedule on a '2-2-3 schedule' (2 days on 2 days off, 3 days on etc.- rotating with every other weekend off. 60hrs one week, 24 the next. 1.5x pay for overtime! )

If you're passionate about automation, eager to roll up your sleeves on a variety of challenging projects, and thrive in environments where continuous improvement is the norm, this role could be the perfect fit.

Responsibilities:

• Install, program, test, and calibrate control systems and related hardware/software for assembly and test equipment
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on all test and assembly equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and electronic equipment including programmable controls, drives, power supplies, and PLC systems
• Improve automation processes, optimize equipment utilization (OEE), and reduce downtime through continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with external vendors on equipment upgrades, repairs, and sourcing
• Start up and shut down machinery in alignment with company safety and OSHA protocols
• Advise operators and fellow technicians on safe and efficient equipment operation
• Interpret electrical schematics, engineering drawings, and specifications for troubleshooting and maintenance
• Manage small-scale automation projects independently from concept through implementation
• Ensure compliance with local and national electrical codes
• Maintain documentation and communicate potential issues to leadership
• Support cross-functional teams and contribute to a positive team environment

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 2+yrs of experience in troubleshooting and repairing control systems and automated equipment
• 2+yrs of PLC and HMI programming
• Familiarity with industrial electrical codes and safety practices
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and engineering documentation

Position: HVAC Service Technician

Location: St. Joseph/Benton Harbor, MI

Since 1919, Egan has been the mechanical contractor that West Michigan construction managers and building owners depend on for the highest quality work.

Egan is dedicated to hiring individuals who understand the importance of safety, instill integrity in all aspects of their lives, are passionate about what they do and are committed to providing value to our customers.

We are looking for a HVAC Service Technician to work with our HVAC customers in and around the St. Joe/Benton Harbor area. If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to join a growing team of dedicated project managers and engineers, we’re interested in meeting you.

Duties:

·        Manage the requisition of supplies and materials to complete projects.

·        Keeps customer informed on the nature of service provided, outstanding issues and recommends system enhancements, upgrades, and/or repairs.

·        Troubleshoot HVAC equipment, systems, controls, and refrigeration.

·        Performs equipment startups, warranty repairs, service repairs, scheduled maintenance, and offers sale support to customers.

·        Perform preventive maintenance and seasonal check-ups

·        Diagnose and repair commercial HVAC systems

·        Support equipment installations

Skills & Experience:

·        Knowledge and understanding of HVAC industry applications,

·        Ability to read and understand MEP drawings and specifications

·        Understands the sequence of operations of equipment and systems.

Requirements:

·        Previous experience in HVAC service.

·        Punctual, courteous, organized and customer service oriented.

·        Strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills.

·        Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·        Able to keep accurate and legible daily records.

·        Must have a valid Michigan Driver's license – minimal violations.

·        Ability to handle physical workload.

·        Ability to work alone and in a team environment.

·        Travel to the customer site will be required.

·        Superior organizational and planning skills

·        Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Schedule:

·        Monday – Friday, Day Shift

·        8 Hours/Day

Benefits:

·        Wage Range: $35-$45/hr., with full benefits

Location:

·        Ability to commute.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Installation Manager the HVAC/R Installation Technician is responsible for install ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration systems and equipment; inspect and perform tests on systems and equipment at start-up to assure proper functioning. This position has constant contact with the Project Managers and Sales Engineers to receive installation detail and communicate project requirements and results. This position has frequent contact with customers, requiring reasonable tact and strong verbal/written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Customer Service

• Always present a professional positive and helpful attitude when interacting with customers and co-workers.
• Exhibit an understanding of Human Relations and functions as a “team player”.
• Observe additional maintenance needs requiring attention and report to the appropriate people.

Work Condition and Paperwork

• Organize all work detail (work performed, service recommendations, etc.) and complete an accurate work ticket for billing and payroll purposes. Submit all paperwork to the office each Monday before 10:00 AM or at end of each month is required.
• Obtain, record on work ticket and communicate to vendor an appropriate purchase order number when purchasing job-related parts and supplies.

Essential Functions

• This is a physically demanding job involving heavy physical labor, often in adverse conditions and uncomfortable positions.
• Loads van with equipment and tools and drives van to and from job sites.
• Moves equipment (such as furnaces, compressors, blowers, heat pumps, heat exchangers, duct work, pipes and cables, controls, etc.), supplies and tools (hand and power) to designated areas of job sites.
• Perform associated plumbing and electrical work including making terminal connections.
• Must be able to perform all job activities at heights, working off ladders, scaffolds, roofs, platforms, etc.

Job Qualifications

• Must have valid Michigan drivers’ licenses, good driving record (our insurance must accept you)
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Read and write English
• Write legibly
• Read a tape measure, perform basic math skills: (Add, Subtract, Fractions, Calculate sales tax)
• Paperwork filled out properly daily.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Follow all safety rules and procedures.
• Be able to wear all P.P.D’s when applicable (steel toe boots, gloves, safety glasses, hard hat, etc.)
• Must be able to wear respirator.
• Lift, climb, bend, and kneel to complete assigned tasks.
• Tolerate working at heights off a ladder or scaffold, on roofs, aerial lifts, etc.
• Perform heavy physical labor during adverse weather conditions.
• Work in confined spaces, exposed to fumes, chemicals, grease, acids, oil and in the vicinity of noise and vibration with proper P.P.D’s.
• Maintain cooperative and effective working relationship with others.
• Be available to work any time of the day to take care of your customer. (Before 8:00 am and after 5:00 pm during the week, any time weekends and holidays)
• 4 hours safety training required annually
• Must have refrigerant transition and recovery certification card (levels 2-3)
• Continuing education is expected.

Physical Requirements

• Lift 50 lbs. frequently, 100 lbs. occasionally, and 100+ lbs. with assistance
• Climbing (ladders, stairs, etc) (frequently with tools or equipment in hand)
• Bending, stooping, twisting, and squatting
• Extended periods of walking
• Regular exposure to weather conditions
• Operating a motor vehicle, Hi-low, forklifts, etc.
• Owning and operating power or hand tools-from floor to above head (drilling often over your head and/or awkward positions)
• Exposure to potentially harmful chemicals or materials with proper P.P.D’s

Non-essential duties and responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned by management