What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automotive Wiring Technician position at Freedom Motors USA?
Who We Are:
♿️ Redefining ♿︎ mobility since 1987
🚗 Leading manufacturer and retailer of wheelchair-accessible vehicles
📍 Nationwide, family-owned & operated, headquartered in Battle Creek, MI
Our wheelchair-accessible vehicle conversions give our customers the freedom to live life on their own terms. As an Automotive Wiring Technician, you will be responsible for the assembly and installation of the wiring and electrical components on the wheelchair-accessible vehicle conversions we produce while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety. This is hands-on, detail-driven work that directly impacts the independence and quality of life for our customers.
What You'll Do:
♿️ Redefining ♿︎ mobility since 1987
🚗 Leading manufacturer and retailer of wheelchair-accessible vehicles
📍 Nationwide, family-owned & operated, headquartered in Battle Creek, MI
Our wheelchair-accessible vehicle conversions give our customers the freedom to live life on their own terms. As an Automotive Wiring Technician, you will be responsible for the assembly and installation of the wiring and electrical components on the wheelchair-accessible vehicle conversions we produce while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety. This is hands-on, detail-driven work that directly impacts the independence and quality of life for our customers.
What You'll Do:
- Cut, extend, and reroute vehicle wiring within the vehicle.
- Add custom wiring to vehicles for hydraulic ramp systems and specialty adaptive equipment.
- Build and install wiring harnesses and control modules for fuel tanks and automatic ramp systems.
- Reconnect wiring for fuel and ABS systems after conversion is completed and test & inspect for proper operation.
- Use hand and power tools including, but not limited to, ratchets, wire strippers, snips, soldering irons, impact tools, air tools, etc.
- Maintain equipment, inspect for performance and/or safety concerns, and perform troubleshooting as needed.
- Maintain compliance with Freedom Motors’ quality and safety standards, policies and procedures, and OSHA safety regulations.
- Ability to read wiring schematics and diagrams and follow both written and verbal work instructions.
- Assist other areas as needed.
- Coursework beyond a high school diploma preferred.
- Previous experience with automotive systems, wiring, or electrical diagnostics preferred. ASE electrical certification preferred.
- Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with hand and power tools, including wire strippers, soldering irons, ratchets, impact tools, and air tools.
- Ability to read wiring schematics and diagrams and follow both written and verbal work instructions.
- Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Outstanding attendance record and reliability.
- Detail-Driven Technicians: Individuals who take pride in precise, high-quality work and understand that accuracy in wiring and electrical systems directly impacts the safety and reliability of every vehicle we build.
- Safety-First Professionals: Team members who are committed to safety and proactively identify and address potential hazards.
- Problem-Solving Achievers: Self-motivated individuals who can apply critical thinking to troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges efficiently.
- Mission-Driven Contributors: People who are passionate about the work we do, building vehicles that give individuals greater independence and mobility, and will bring that sense of purpose to the production floor every day.
- Reliable Team Players: You show up, follow through, and support the people around you contributing to a culture of accountability and excellence.