National Welding Month

Marvin Herrera, Manufacturing Engineering Technician and Adjunct Instructor at Daley College discusses welding automation capabilities at Freedman Seating and manufacturing career paths. Freedman Seating utilizes robotic welding setups from Vectis Automation and Yaskawa Motoman.   Jordy (Daley College – Chicago City Colleges) and Desiree (Chicago Women in Trades) share how they started in welding and […]

A Holiday Jingle

During this season, Freedman Seating takes time to reflect upon the good things we have…like our partnership with you! We would like to express our sincerest appreciation for the trust you have placed in us. Watch a special thank you message from Team Freedman. It’s the season of giving. In lieu of holiday gifts, we […]

Team Freedman: Manufacturing Careers, Assembler

“I love being hands on. That’s how I learn.” Deandre Smith, Assembler, reflects on how he got started in manufacturing what it’s like to work as an assembler at Freedman Seating. Learn more about careers at freedmanseating.com/careers. Learn more about Manufacturing Day at creatorswanted.org.

Passenger Protective Equipment

Install: Freedman PPE Passenger Sneeze Guards Freedman PPE Passenger Sneeze Guard on a Foldaway Seat Install: Freedman PPE Passenger Sneeze Guard on Featherweight Hi-Back Seat Install: Freedman PPE Passenger Sneeze Guards on Ford Transit OEM Seat Install: Freedman PPE Social Distance Seat Triangle Freedman PPE School Bus Driver Barrier

Team Freedman: Women’s History Month feat. Christy Nunes

“I walked in the door as a kid right out of high school looking for a job. 24 years later, I’ve had a career in manufacturing.” Christy Nunes, Director of Operations, reflects on why she loves manufacturing and the significance of Women’s History Month.

Team Freedman: Black History Month feat. Micheal Caldwell

Micheal Caldwell reflects Black History Month and what motivates him to be his best version.

Craig Freedman Joins Manufacturing Renaissance on MFG-TV

Members of Manufacturing Renaissance, Torres Hughes & Dee Dee Jones interview Craig Freedman on the importance of manufacturing. This program was recorded on August 27, 2019 at Chicago Access Network Television (CAN TV).

Install: Freedman Seats in the Ford Transit Wagon

New transition brackets developed by Freedman Seating Company make it possible to install Freedman 3-point and FMS Eleganza seats onto existing Ford™ legs in a variety of floor plan configurations. Download: Full Installation Instructions

Safer Foundation Workforce Development

We are honored to be featured as the leader in Workforce Development by Safer Foundation. FSC believes in equal opportunity employment for the betterment of the individual, his/her family and the community.

Test Lab: In-Vehicle Testing Setup

Freedman Seating Test Lab’s (FSTL) best practices for in-vehicle testing setup. Following these best practices will decrease testing time, decrease costs in testing, increase validity of tests, and insure a smooth experience.

Skills for Chicagoland’s Future Impact Video 2018

Skills has placed over 5,000 unemployed and underemployed job seekers in six years, and the stories of individuals impacted by these efforts are truly inspiring. Hear from Jacori and Sheila (Assembler, Freedman Seating) and about Skills’ strategic goals for years to come! This video debuted on October 5, 2018 at Skills’ 4th Annual Employment Champions […]

Tonce Jackson-Ayanleye 2018 JARC Evening of Opportunities

Tonce shares her experience learning to weld with the Jane Addams Resource Corporation and ultimately landing a job with Freedman Seating!

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