Hydraulics Technical Writer (Onsite 4 days, 1 Remote)

Actalent; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Technical Writer / Hydraulics Tech to document disassembled hydraulic products for manuals. The role emphasizes more desk work with on-site support in Waterloo, IA, and offers training in technical writing.

The position is contract-to-hire, onsite in Waterloo, IA, with compensation in the $25.00–$28.00/hr range and benefits available. Prior hands-on experience in automotive/mechanical fields is valuable for success.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of automotive/mechanical experience.
• Ability to take apart and reassemble products and document the process.
• Electrical and mechanical knowledge.
• Hands-on background from auto mechanics, military, farming, etc., transitioning to desk work.

Responsibilities

• Document hydraulic/pump products for manuals after disassembly and reassembly.
• Provide desk-based technical writing responsibilities with training provided.
• Collaborate with engineering as needed.

Skills

Auto/mechanical experience

Disassembly & documentation

Electrical & mechanical

Hands-on background

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Technical Writer / Hydraulics Tech to document disassembled hydraulic products for manuals. The role emphasizes more desk work with on-site support in Waterloo, IA, and offers training in technical writing.

The position is contract-to-hire, onsite in Waterloo, IA, with compensation in the $25.00–$28.00/hr range and benefits available. Prior hands-on experience in automotive/mechanical fields is valuable for success.