Industrial Machinery Technical Writer JN -112026-183293

Goodwin Recruiting; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an Industrial Machinery Technical Writer to create operating manuals, equipment documentation, and illustrated instructions for custom industrial machinery. This on-site role requires close collaboration with mechanical engineers, machine builders, and production teams.

You will translate complex mechanical and electrical systems into clear manuals, maintain revisions, and contribute to documentation processes for specialized equipment used in automation, packaging,

Qualifications

• Experience creating technical manuals, equipment documentation, maintenance guides, or engineering instructions.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of industrial machinery or electromechanical equipment.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, engineering diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and technical documentation or graphic editing software.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and accurately.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed operating manuals and illustrated technical instructions for custom machinery.
• Work with engineers and production teams to document equipment functions.
• Translate mechanical and electrical systems into user-friendly documentation.
• Review equipment and verify documentation accuracy.
• Maintain documentation revisions and incorporate engineering changes.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Technical writing

Communication skills

Documentation management

Project coordination

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Photoshop

CAD drawings

Job description

Industrial Machinery Technical Writer

Do you enjoy understanding how complex machinery works and turning that knowledge into clear, practical instructions? We're hiring an Industrial Machinery Technical Writer to create detailed operating manuals, equipment documentation, and illustrated technical instructions for custom-engineered industrial machinery.

This isn't software documentation or a typical desk-only writing position. You'll work directly with mechanical engineers, machine builders, and production teams to understand how equipment operates and translate complex mechanical and electrical systems into documentation that customers and service technicians can actually use.

You'll be involved with industrial automation equipment used in mailing, packaging, printing, and material handling applications.

Position Details

This is a full-time, on-site position in Woodstock, GA.

Benefits And Compensation

• Competitive annual salary based on experience
• Full-time, direct-hire opportunity
• Hands-on exposure to sophisticated industrial machinery and automated equipment
• Collaboration with mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and manufacturing teams
• Opportunity to develop and improve technical documentation processes
• Specialized equipment and projects offering variety beyond standard production documentation
• Salary: $60,000 - $90,000

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience creating technical manuals, equipment documentation, maintenance guides, or engineering instructions
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of industrial machinery or electromechanical equipment
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, engineering diagrams, and technical specifications
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and technical documentation or graphic editing software
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and accurately
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects

Must Haves

• Develop installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting manuals for industrial machinery
• Collaborate directly with engineers and machine builders to document equipment functions and operating procedures
• Create detailed, illustrated instructions using photographs, drawings, diagrams, and technical specifications
• Translate mechanical assemblies, moving components, and electrical systems into clear documentation
• Review actual equipment and work with technical personnel to verify documentation accuracy
• Maintain documentation revisions and incorporate engineering changes into existing manuals

Preferred Background & Skills

• Experience with custom machinery manufacturers, industrial automation, OEM equipment, or machine-building operations
• Familiarity with printing, mailing, packaging, or material handling machinery
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, or similar technical publication software
• Ability to work with CAD drawings, exploded assembly views, and illustrated parts diagrams
• Understanding of electrical schematics, PLC-controlled equipment, or pneumatic systems
• Experience producing service manuals, illustrated parts catalogs, or preventive maintenance documentation

Additional Information

This position does not include relocation assistance. Candidates must live within commuting distance of the client's Woodstock, GA 30188 location.

This is a direct-hire position. Third-party staffing, subcontracting, and Corp-to-Corp (C2C) arrangements will not be considered.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The employer will not provide employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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