Manufacturing Positions

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About the Hiring Company

Freedman Seating manufactures seats and seating related products for many different applications. Freedman Seating's product lines include bus, rail, marine, delivery truck, specialty and commercial vehicle seating. Consistent growth and expansion has earned Freedman Seating recognition as the leading manufacturer of transportation seating solutions. Manufacturing seats for buses, Freedman Seating supplies the major OEMs, over 250 bus distributors, the federal government, and many states and municipalities. The family of Freedman Seating bus seats includes products for small and mid-size coaches, paratransit vans and buses, public transit buses, and private bus operators. Freedman Seating Company currently has nearly 750 employees including manufacturing, sales, engineering and administrative personnel.

Location

4545 W. Augusta Boulevard, Chicago

Hours/Schedule

First and Second Shifts (7:00 am -- 3:30 pm and 3:00 pm -- 11:30 pm).

3rd shift

Positions

Freedman Seating is consistently hiring for a variety of manufacturing and warehouse positions including:

• Assembler
• Robotic Welder
• MIG Welder
• Material Handler
• Packer

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
• Basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills
• Able to read blue prints
• Specific machinery based on the role, i.e. forklift, welding devices, machine operations, etc.

Experience/Skills

• Must have at least 6 months experience for each position
• Prefer 1 year experience.

Benefits

Freedman Seating offers competitive hourly pay plus comprehensive benefits to include medical, dental, vision and 401K. Freedman Seating Company is an equal opportunity employer. No relocation is being offered with these positions.