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EHS Manager
Daily Responsibilities / Expectations:
- New hire orientation (8-hour day every Monday)
- Site visits and safety checks in the field, including travel to various locations.
- Developing toolbox talks and monitoring safety observations
- Managing training with managers and ensuring compliance.
- Writing Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).
- Continuously improving established safety programs, policies, and procedures.
- Representing health and safety in meetings with customers, including difficult conversations.
- Responding to calls and potentially traveling after hours, though the bulk of the work is 8 AM to 5 PM.
- Acting as a service representative for employee requests, outside agencies, and customers, analyzing tasks, and producing work products.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Experience in construction or data center backgrounds.
- Ability to connect with data center hydro-excavation customers.
Success Factors (What makes this resource successful):
- Experience as a safety manager.
- Ability to train others and be a self-starter.
- Caring about personal improvement, employees, and the company.
- Efficient communication with all levels of the company, from technicians to the president.
- Transparency and ability to communicate both good and bad news efficiently.
- Continuous improvement and customer service mindset.
- Ability to receive, analyze, and follow through on tasks.
- Being a “total package” who can communicate with Adam Black’s leadership team and also conduct new hire training.
Travel Requirements / Mileage Reimbursement:
- Travel is listed at 30-40%.
- Majority of work in Central Ohio, allowing for day trips (e.g., Cincinnati).
- Overnight stays required for other locations (e.g., Georgia, Florida, California).
- More travel initially for onboarding and introductions, less once settled.
Technical / Soft Skills (with years of experience):
- Health and safety experience.
- Ability to define the role of a health and safety manager.
- Experience in having difficult conversations.
- Flexibility in communication.
- Transparent communication.
- Safety, continuous improvement, customer service mindset.
Education or Equivalent Experience:
- EHS-type education or accreditation is desired (e.g., CSP, GSP, ASP).
June 11, 2026
Senior Bookkeeper (Client Accounting Services)
Senior Bookkeeper (Client Accounting Services)

Key Responsibilities

Client Engagement & Project Management
- Manage and maintain project timelines for assigned client accounts.
- Monitor engagement progress and ensure deadlines are met.
- Prepare and review financial reports for a variety of clients.
- Customize financial reporting packages based on client needs and preferences.
- Assist with onboarding new clients, including documenting workflows, accounting processes, reporting structures, and operational procedures.
- Provide training and support to clients on accounting systems and best practices, both remotely and on-site when needed.
- Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives.
Business Development & Client Relations
- Support the growth of outsourced accounting and advisory services through relationship building and client engagement.
- Assist with preparing proposals, pricing analyses, implementation plans, and project timelines for prospective clients.
- Develop and maintain standardized processes and documentation to promote consistency and service quality.
- Identify opportunities to expand services within existing client relationships.
Technical & Advisory Services
- Utilize accounting software and related tools to support client engagements, including:
  - QuickBooks Online
  - QuickBooks Payroll
  - QuickBooks Desktop
  - Bill.com (preferred)
- Stay current on accounting best practices, technology updates, and professional development opportunities.
- Provide guidance and support to clients on accounting software functionality and reporting capabilities.
Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.
- 2+ years of accounting, bookkeeping, outsourced accounting, or related experience preferred.
- Strong understanding of general accounting principles and financial reporting.
- Experience with QuickBooks Online required.
- Ability to train and support end users on accounting software and processes.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Client-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality service.
- Desire to learn, grow professionally, and contribute to a team-oriented environment.
June 11, 2026
Controls Engineer
Description: We are seeking a Controls Engineer to support the design, programming, troubleshooting, and optimization of automated manufacturing equipment. This role will work closely with production and maintenance teams to support PLCs, HMIs, robotics, drives, and plant automation systems while helping drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities/skills:

3+ years of controls, automation, PLC programming, or industrial electrical experience

Experience with Siemens PLCs (TIA Portal, Step 7, Simotion Scout) and/or Allen Bradley PLCs (Studio 5000, RSLogix)

Experience with HMI development, troubleshooting, and industrial automation systems

Ability to support equipment startup, commissioning, debugging, and production issues

Experience with robotics, servo systems, VFDs, and industrial networking is a plus

Bachelor’s degree preferred but can be waived for candidates with relevant hands-on experience

Automotive, stamping, manufacturing, or industrial automation environments

Experience supporting high-volume production equipment and plant operation
June 10, 2026
Inside Sales Representative
We are searching for an Inside Sales Representative to join a growing team. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in driving sales of licenses/contracts/memberships.

Responsibilities:
- Manage daily / weekly case load of outbound calls and activity to businesses achieving 70% or higher
- Connect with decision making contacts to generate new sales of licensing agreements
- Educate customers on licensing benefits and values
- Deliver compelling sales presentations that showcase the benefits of our software solutions and their alignment with client needs.
- Negotiate and close deals, securing licenses and contracts with new clients.
- Set and achieve ambitious sales targets, contributing significantly to team and company revenue goals.
- Collaborate effectively with leads teams to generate new business prospects
Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years of experience in B2B sales, preferably within licensing and memberships
- Proven track record of exceeding sales targets and achieving quota attainment.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to build rapport and trust with potential clients quickly.
- Adept at navigating objections and handling them professionally.
- Strong negotiation and closing skills.
- Proficient in CRM software and other relevant sales tools.
- A self-motivated and results-oriented individual with a strong work ethic.
June 10, 2026
Production Team Lead 2nd/3rd Shift
Description: We are seeking a Production Supervisor to lead manufacturing operations in a fast-paced automotive stamping environment. This role is responsible for overseeing production activities, driving safety and productivity, minimizing downtime, and leading production teams to achieve daily goals.

Responsibilities/skills:
- Supervise and support production team members on assigned shift
- Monitor production performance, downtime, changeovers, and safety compliance
- Ensure proper use of PPE and adherence to company policies
- Coordinate staffing needs, including overtime scheduling
- Track and communicate production metrics and shift performance
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues and improve efficiency
- Automotive stamping manufacturing experience required
- Previous leadership, team lead, or supervisory experience
- Strong sense of urgency and ability to perform under production pressure
- Experience tracking downtime and executing action plans
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Teams
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
Qualifications:
- Mechanical aptitude
- Proven ability to hold teams accountable and drive results
- Calm, solutions-focused approach in high-pressure situations
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June 9, 2026
Maintenance Mechanic
Description: Direct hire opportunity, 3rd shift with a shift premium. We are looking for a minimum of 3 years in industrial maintenance as a maintenance mechanic or technician.

Shift: 7:30PM to 7:30AM

Responsibilities/skills:
- Install, diagnose, and maintain plant and facility equipment
- Respond to mechanical breakdowns to repair equipment or assist others in repairs
- Assist with change over and set ups
- May perform one or more of the following responsibilities within production or facilities maintenance:
Qualifications:
- 3 years (minimum) of experience performing preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repair, or comparable experience with trade school or training
- Electrical experience up to 480 volts
- PLC, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems experience
- Experience working with Allen Bradley software
- Experience reading schematics/blueprints
- Welding experience
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June 5, 2026
Continuous Improvement Manager
Description: We are seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to lead and accelerate the continuous improvement initiatives of our client in a manufacturing environment. This individual contributor role will partner closely with department leaders and production teams to identify opportunities, eliminate waste, improve processes, and drive operational excellence throughout the organization.

Responsibilities/skills:

Lead and facilitate continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and cost reduction.

Collaborate with department heads and production floor personnel to identify process improvement opportunities and implement sustainable solutions.

Utilize Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement methodologies to drive measurable results.

Analyze operational data and performance metrics to identify trends, root causes, and areas for improvement.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred.

5+ years of experience leading continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment.

Demonstrated success implementing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or similar process improvement methodologies.

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June 4, 2026
Senior Infrastructure Engineer
SUMMARY

We are looking for a hands-on Senior Infrastructure Engineer to support, maintain, and modernize a core IT infrastructure environment. This role is ideal for someone with strong virtualization, Windows Server, storage, backup, and systems administration experience who can contribute quickly in a production environment.

The primary focus of this position will be supporting infrastructure modernization efforts, including a migration from VMware to Proxmox. Direct Proxmox experience is preferred, but strong virtualization fundamentals and the ability to learn new platforms quickly are most important. This person should be comfortable working across servers, storage, backups, monitoring, documentation, and change management.

The ideal candidate is more than a maintenance-focused systems administrator. They should be curious, self-directed, and interested in improving the environment through better processes, automation, monitoring, documentation, and emerging tools such as Microsoft Copilot or AI-assisted IT operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Support the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and improvement of server, storage, virtualization, and monitoring infrastructure.
- Assist with virtualization modernization efforts, including migration work from VMware to Proxmox.
- Administer and troubleshoot Windows Server environments.
- Support Linux-based systems and infrastructure platforms as needed.
- Assist with VM migration, host migration, backup testing, and production readiness activities.
- Support backup and recovery platforms, including enterprise backup tools and related testing.
- Maintain and improve monitoring and alerting platforms for infrastructure visibility.
- Assist with server patching, upgrades, change management, and after-hours maintenance windows.
- Support storage, compute, and basic networking infrastructure.
- Assist with Microsoft Azure, Active Directory, Entra ID, and hybrid Microsoft infrastructure initiatives.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and project notes.
- Identify opportunities to improve IT operations through scripting, automation, AI tools, or Microsoft Copilot-related capabilities.
- Work closely with technical leadership and team members to support infrastructure projects and production systems.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of infrastructure, systems engineering, or related IT experience.
- Strong experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware, Proxmox, Hyper-V, Nutanix AHV, or KVM.
- Strong Windows Server administration experience.
- Working knowledge of Linux administration and troubleshooting.
- Experience with storage technologies such as SAN, NAS, iSCSI, or similar platforms.
- Experience with backup and recovery tools such as Veeam or comparable enterprise backup platforms.
- Experience supporting production infrastructure environments.
- Familiarity with monitoring and alerting tools such as SolarWinds, LibreNMS, PRTG, Nagios, Zabbix, Grafana, or similar.
- Basic networking knowledge, including VLANs, VPNs, routing concepts, and connectivity troubleshooting.
- Exposure to Microsoft Azure, Active Directory, Entra ID, or hybrid Microsoft environments.
- Ability to support approved after-hours maintenance windows when needed.
- Strong troubleshooting, documentation, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Interest in learning new technologies and improving infrastructure operations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience migrating workloads from VMware to another virtualization platform.
- Experience with server upgrade projects.
- Experience with AD modernization, Entra ID, SharePoint, Azure Files, or Microsoft 365 infrastructure.
- PowerShell, Python, or other scripting/automation experience.
- Experience using AI tools, Microsoft Copilot, or automation to improve IT operations, documentation, monitoring, or workflows.
- Experience building, testing, and supporting production-ready infrastructure.
- Demonstrated curiosity through self-learning, home lab work, side projects, certifications, or hands-on experimentation with new technologies.
June 4, 2026
Sales Manager – Performance Chemicals

Description: The Sales Manager, Performance Chemicals owns a full-cycle industrial sales desk, from order entry through delivery, while building and growing a portfolio of performance chemical accounts.

Responsibilities/skills:
Manage the customer base and oversee the full sales cycle from A to Z, including purchase orders, product ordering, allocation to depots, order entry, scheduling deliveries, customer communication, and shipping documentation.
Drive sales growth across the performance chemicals business by identifying opportunities, expanding accounts, and developing new business relationships.
Support development of new product lines within performance chemicals, including blowing agents for the polyurethane industry and related product mixes.
Oversee the Crusher business unit, including customer-facing activity tied to processing aerosol or inhaler-type containers and supporting recycling and reclaim efforts.
Build and maintain strong relationships with a wide range of customer stakeholders, from global commodity managers to plant or maintenance leaders.
Partner with procurement and logistics teams to support product availability, order flow, and customer satisfaction.
Monitor market activity, customer needs, industry trends, and competitive activity to support pricing, positioning, and growth strategy.
Represent the organization in meetings, presentations, and customer site visits to strengthen partnerships and promote solutions

Qualifications:
Prior sales experience, ideally within industrial, chemical, manufacturing, or multi-line product environments.
Experience managing customer relationships and navigating a complex sales process across multiple stakeholders.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage logistics, inventory flow, and customer expectations in a fast-paced setting.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to operate effectively in a high-pressure environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Chemistry or product knowledge related to urethanes, blowing agents, specialty chemicals, or similar industrial products is preferred, or the ability to learn quickly..

June 2, 2026
Service Electrician

Description:
We are seeking a skilled Licensed Journeyman Electrician for a growing electrical contractor serving residential and commercial customers throughout the West Michigan area. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys service work, troubleshooting, customer interaction, and a variety of small to medium-sized electrical projects without the burden of upselling.

Responsibilities/skills:
• Perform electrical service, repair, and upgrade work for residential and small commercial customers
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical issues efficiently and safely
• Install, maintain, and repair electrical systems, fixtures, panels, circuits, and related equipment
• Complete service upgrades, lighting installations, device replacements, and other electrical improvements
• Ensure all work is completed in compliance with local and national electrical codes

Qualifications:
• Licensed Journeyman Electrician in the state of Michigan
• Experience performing residential and commercial electrical service work
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and manage service calls effectively
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

Offering:
• Company-provided work vehicle
• No sales or payment responsibilities
• Paid training and ongoing development opportunities
• Tool allowance
• Consistent 40-hour work weeks

May 30, 2026
Field Service Manager
Position Summary

The Field Service Manager (FSM) is responsible for overseeing and managing the activities of the Field Service Technicians in the Aurora, CO area. This position ensures safe, timely, and efficient installation, maintenance, and repair of gas delivery systems and related equipment at customer sites, while maintaining strong customer relationships and ensuring compliance with Airgas safety, quality, and operational standards.

Primary Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate daily field service operations, including scheduling, technician support, and customer interface.
- Provide leadership, training, and performance management to the field service team to support operational goals and service excellence.
- Serve as point of escalation for complex technical and customer service issues in the field.
- Ensure all service work complies with internal safety policies, OSHA standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with internal departments (sales, operations, logistics, etc.) to ensure aligned service delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Conduct regular site audits, job hazard analyses, and service quality reviews.
- Manage service records, technician reports, tool and part inventories, and equipment documentation.
- Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and development of new field service personnel.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance service reliability and reduce operational costs.
- Travel within the region as required (typically 20-40%).
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s degree in a technical or engineering field preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of technical field service experience; 3+ years in a supervisory or management role.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and familiarity with gas systems, piping, and pressure-related installations.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with service management or CRM tools preferred.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
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May 29, 2026
Senior Applications Engineer

C2C not available

Description: Our client is a global, innovation-driven materials company that develops advanced composite solutions for demanding applications in aerospace, industrial, and sporting goods markets. In this senior technical role, you will act as a key partner to business development, translating customer needs into manufacturable, cost-effective composite products while collaborating closely with engineering, operations, and commercial teams. The environment is highly collaborative, growth-oriented, and focused on long-term customer relationships and high-performance materials.

Responsibilities/skills:
Serve as the lead technical partner to business development, evaluating new opportunities and translating customer requirements into feasible composite solutions from concept through launch.
Support quoting and pricing activities by assessing technical feasibility, defining assumptions, and helping to establish costs and target pricing for profitable growth.
Work directly with customers to develop and present clear technical value propositions, build strong relationships, and obtain commitments on new programs.
Collaborate with R&D and product development to test and validate prototypes against customer specifications and support internal gate reviews for new programs.
Contribute to market and product strategy by identifying customer needs, gathering competitive insights, and sharing feedback that informs future composite technologies.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technically relevant discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Approximately 10+ years of sales/application engineering or technical customer-facing experience in a product-focused environment.
Experience working with advanced composites and supporting customers in one or more of the following: aerospace, industrial, or sporting goods applications.
Proven track record as a proactive communicator and collaborator, with strong presentation, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, financial acumen related to pricing and profitability, and the ability to travel to customer and internal sites as needed.

May 27, 2026
Industrial Electrician
Maintain, install, and repair equipment, electrical and electronic systems and facility electrical systems.

Shift: Monday-Friday- 7am-3:30pm

Responsibilities:
- Utilize electrical, pneumatics, hydraulics, and temperature and pressure gauges
- Perform analog and digital circuit design by utilizing microprocessor hardware and software configurations
- Use Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) including basic and ladder logic to read/write basic wiring diagrams, schematics, and blueprints in order to diagnosis problems
- Lead electrical or electronic projects requiring installation or upgrade
- Connects power supply wires to machines and equipment and connects cables and wires between machines and equipment
- Diagnose and repair complex machine and electrical and electronic problems including non-routine electrical issues such as power quality
- Assemble component electrical parts per specifications and perform bench testing before installation
- Read, understand, interpret, draw and update electrical schematics and drawings
- Plan layout of wiring and install conduit, wiring and ancillary electrical equipment
- Install power supply wiring and conduit and troubleshoot issues as they arise
- Conduct root cause analysis and make recommendations
- Lead process improvement initiatives and/or cross functional team projects
- Apply advanced, complex troubleshooting
Core Skills and Qualifications:
- Five years of experience in diagnosing and repairing electrical equipment or machinery, or comparable experience with trade school or training
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Ability to read, write, interpret and draw wiring diagrams, schematics and blueprints and analytical diagnosis of problems
- Thorough understanding of National Electrical Code (NEC)
- Expert knowledge of electrical, pneumatics, hydraulics, and temperature and pressure gauges
- Advanced knowledge of industrial controls and instrumentation
- Advanced mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot complex problems
- Ability to make changes to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) using advanced ladder logic, read/write wiring diagrams, schematics and blueprints, and analytical diagnosis of problems
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May 26, 2026
Manufacturing Technician

Description: Join a high-output American manufacturer producing 40,000 units per week on a modern, robotics-driven plant floor. In this role, you’re not stuck in an office — you’re on the line, solving real problems, keeping equipment running, and making a direct impact on production every single day.

We currently have two openings on our 2nd shift team and are looking for hands-on technicians who thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, take pride in keeping equipment running, and bring a strong troubleshooting mindset to everything they do.

Responsibilities/skills:
1. Welding & fabrication environment
2. Focus on PLCs and robotics support
3. High-speed manufacturing environment
4. 12–15 second cycle times

Qualifications:
1. Experience with PLC troubleshooting and/or robotics troubleshooting
2. Experience with: Fanuc robotics and Allen-Bradley PLCs (strongly preferred)
3. Manufacturing lineside support experience preferred
4. Strong troubleshooting ability and willingness to learn quickly
5. Positive attitude with the ability to build strong relationships with operators

Experience Level:
1. Targeting candidates with 2–3+ years of experience
2. Flexible on years of experience if the candidate demonstrates: Strong troubleshooting skills, Drive and initiative, and Fast learning ability

May 21, 2026
Engineering Manager – Change Parts
Build Your Career as an Engineering Manager in a Growing Manufacturing Company

Our client is seeking a talented and driven Engineering Manager to lead a team responsible for manufacturing custom machine components, change parts, and engineered equipment while maintaining quality, efficiency, and production timelines.

This is a hands-on leadership role within a growing industrial manufacturing environment focused on custom machinery and automated equipment solutions.

Responsibilities
- Meet regularly with plant leadership to review production schedules, priorities, tooling requirements, and project timelines
- Lead and support a team of engineers and shop personnel while remaining actively involved in day-to-day operations
- Review daily production schedules and assign work responsibilities to ensure manufacturing goals are achieved
- Organize and prioritize capital projects, aftermarket work, and warranty-related manufacturing activities
- Monitor workflow and production schedules to ensure deadlines and quality standards are met
- Conduct design reviews prior to releasing projects into production
- Ensure proper documentation and routing of engineering and manufacturing information
- Provide feedback regarding engineering, manufacturing, routing, or process-related issues
- Manage and approve engineering changes within the ERP system
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment
- Partner with aftermarket parts, service, and operations teams to support customer needs and field installations
- Track material inventory and hardware required for manufacturing and assembly
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, production, service, and leadership teams
- Occasionally interact with customers during facility visits or field support activities
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline preferred
- 3+ years of engineering experience within a manufacturing environment
- Previous leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience preferred
- Experience with custom machinery, industrial equipment, automation systems, or packaging/manufacturing equipment strongly preferred
- Familiarity with machine changeovers, change parts, tooling, or format conversions highly preferred
- SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software experience required
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Comfortable working in a hands-on manufacturing environment
- Computer proficient
Additional Information
- Full-time, onsite position
- Opportunity for long-term growth within a stable and growing organization
- Occasional travel may be required
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a player-coach leadership style and wants to be directly involved in engineering, manufacturing, and operational success within a custom machinery environment.
May 20, 2026