Industrial Machinery Technical Writer (Remote/On-site, Contract)

Plastic Executive Recruiters; Midland (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned technical recruiting firm is seeking a Technical Writer for a 6-month contract that may lead to a full-time position. The role involves creating user-friendly manuals and documentation for complex industrial machinery while requiring 1-2 weeks of on-site travel for hands-on experience. Ideal candidates must have over 3 years of technical writing experience in an industrial setting and proficiency with tools like MadCap Flare and Adobe FrameMaker. This opportunity is both high-impact and growth-oriented.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in technical writing, particularly for industrial machinery.
• Flexibility to travel for up to 2 weeks to gather technical requirements.
• Proficient in reading blueprints and engineering specifications.

Responsibilities

• Visit the facility to gather information and interview engineers.
• Develop comprehensive user manuals and installation guides.
• Organize technical information for various end-users.

Skills

Technical writing for industrial machinery

Exceptional interviewing skills

Ability to read blueprints and CAD drawings

Tools

MadCap Flare

Adobe FrameMaker

Microsoft Word

Job description

A renowned technical recruiting firm is seeking a Technical Writer for a 6-month contract that may lead to a full-time position. The role involves creating user-friendly manuals and documentation for complex industrial machinery while requiring 1-2 weeks of on-site travel for hands-on experience. Ideal candidates must have over 3 years of technical writing experience in an industrial setting and proficiency with tools like MadCap Flare and Adobe FrameMaker. This opportunity is both high-impact and growth-oriented.