TECHNICAL WRITER Job Summary Interface with company personnel to produce high-quality technical documentation that is appropriate for its intended audience. Coordinate generation of manuals with outside contract services and inside support personnel.
Follow established departmental procedures for generation and control of technical manuals.
Major Duties and Responsibilities - Participate in hands on generation of technical documentation and perform technical writing duties as necessary for new product maintenance manuals consisting of installation, operation, troubleshooting, and illustrated parts breakdown sections
- Maintain/update established documentation
- Observe production, developmental and experimental activities to determine operating procedure and detail or standard practices
- Conduct interviews with production and technical staff to gather data for documentation
- Import Autocad drawings into maintenance manuals utilizing Adobe Illustrator
- Monitor and report status of work in process
- Other duties assigned
Required Skills and Experience - Strong technical, organizational, and communication (written and verbal) skills
- Detail oriented, able to prioritize tasks and have demonstrated experience in desktop publishing production
- Excellent knowledge in reading and interpreting engineering drawings
- Well organized and possesses ability to set priorities based on company objectives
- Good judgement and problem-solving abilities.
- Working knowledge and experience with personal computers using Microsoft Excel, Word, AutoCAD, Adobe FrameMaker (2017) and Illustrator software
- Ability to work a flexible schedule as required to meet deadlines
- Minimum 5 years directly related experience
Physical Requirements Must have the ability to climb stairs, walk, sit, stand, file, keyboard for several hours consecutively, see, hear, and speak/understand English. This position works onsite.
Education Level Required Associate degree or equivalent technical writing experience
Required Documented US Citizenship or Legal Permanent Resident status