Manufacturing Process Documentation Specialist

Timken Company; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Timken Company in Keene, NH is seeking a technical writer to prepare and edit digital work instructions, user guides, and manuals for manufacturing processes.

You will collaborate with engineers, technicians, and project managers to gather product information, tailor the language to the audience, and meet project deadlines.

Candidates typically have 1–2 years of related experience, a High School diploma or GED, strong Microsoft Office skills, and familiarity with Linux or PHP is a plus.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong writing and grammar abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to present complex data clearly.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently.
• Edit and proofread colleagues' work.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit technical documents including digital work instructions.
• Write and edit procedural documentation such as user guides and manuals.
• Determines the type of publication that will best serve the project requirements.
• Meets with engineers, programmers, and project managers to learn about specific products or processes.
• Research product samples to fully understand product.
• Assess the audience needs for whom the technical and procedural documentation is intended; adjusts tone and technical terms used to meet those needs and to ensure understanding.
• Plan writing processes and sets timelines and deadlines.
• Create or work with engineers and technicians to create diagrams, charts, and other visual aids to assist readers in understanding a product or process.
• Gather feedback from users, manufacturing operators, and engineers to improve technical documents.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Editing and proofreading

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Data presentation

Deadline-driven

Education

High School diploma

GED or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Linux

PHP

Job description

Timken Company in Keene, NH is seeking a technical writer to prepare and edit digital work instructions, user guides, and manuals for manufacturing processes.

You will collaborate with engineers, technicians, and project managers to gather product information, tailor the language to the audience, and meet project deadlines.

Candidates typically have 1–2 years of related experience, a High School diploma or GED, strong Microsoft Office skills, and familiarity with Linux or PHP is a plus.