Manufacturing Technical Writer - CA

Rantec; Los Osos (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical (PPO, HSA) benefits

Vacation: 2 weeks + Holidays + Sick

Job summary

Rantec Power Systems Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Technical Writer to support production by creating clear Assembly Instructions, MOIs, and training materials. The role involves documenting processes, capturing visuals of manufacturing steps, and ensuring alignment with standard work and regulatory requirements.

Reports to Manufacturing Engineer and works across cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates have a college degree in writing or communications, 0–2 years in production, and

Qualifications

• Two- or four-year college degree with an emphasis in communication and writing.
• 0–2 years’ experience working in a production environment preferred.
• Prior work or project experience involving technical writing and procedural documentation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strong understanding of current manufacturing processes to create clear Assembly Instructions and other technical documents.
• Photograph or video-document production processes to illustrate steps and outcomes.
• Update text notes in Process Router using Syteline ERP software and update documents with Microsoft Office.
• Create and update training content that covers product knowledge and process training.
• Merge training content from text into PowerPoint for e-learning software updates.
• Ensure work adheres to safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Education

College degree (writing)

Tools

Syteline ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: Manufacturing Technical Writer
Location: Los Osos, California
Reports to: Manufacturing Engineer

Rantec Power Systems Inc. is growing — and we’re looking for a strong Manufacturing Technical Writerto join our team!

Based along California’s scenic Central Coast, Rantec is an upper-tier designer and manufacturer of power supplies for the military and aerospace markets. We are an engineering-driven company with deep expertise in power electronics, design, manufacturing, and test.

Why You’ll Love Working at Rantec

• Competitive wages
• Excellent benefits: Medical (PPO, HSA), Dental, Vision, FSAs
• Vacation: 2 weeks to start + Holidays + 5 days Paid Sick Leave
• 401(k) with up to 6% company match
• Tuition Assistance
• Peer‑to‑Peer Recognition & Years of Service Awards
• 9/80 schedule — every other Friday off!
• Free catered lunch on worked Fridays/paydays
• Voluntary overtime available
• Beautiful location near the Pacific coast

Scope

The Manufacturing Technical Writer supports production by creating clear, accurate documentation such as Assembly Instructions, Machine Operator Instructions, training materials, and software work instructions. These documents serve Electronic Assemblers, Machine Operators, technical staff, and entry level employees. The role maintains standardized manufacturing and process documentation, supports the documentation change notification process, and helps ensure a well trained, cross functional workforce. The writer reports to one or more Manufacturing Engineers and works within established documentation formats.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop a strong understanding of current manufacturing processes and their impact on the Assembly team, enabling the creation of clear, practical, and accurate Assembly Instructions that support standard work.
• Photo or video documentation of production processes. Creating clear and detailed Assembly Instructions (AI), Manufacturing Operation Instructions (MOI), Training Courses (TC), Job Breakdown (JB), Process Control Plan (PCP) and other technical documentations to control the method of manufacturing.
• Observe manufacturing operations and photograph key steps and product to illustrate the assembly process and desired outcomes, supporting creation of comprehensive work instructions.
• Write in simple, clear, and direct instructions that show sequence of assembly steps, pitfalls to watch out for, and acceptable or rejectable criteria where applicable.
• Update text notes in Process Router using Syteline ERP software.
• Update documents using Microsoft suite software.
• Write or update training course content that covers product knowledge, process training, or Rantec business processes.
• Creating and merging training content from text format into power point for e-Learning software updates.
• Ability to work flexible hours and/or different shifts, if needed.
• Ability to work in a safe professional manner adhering to all regulatory requirements including OSHA, EPA, State and Federal Regulations.
• As the Company’s success relies on the productivity of our team and adherence to customer product schedules, an essential function of this position is the ability to arrive to work on-time, and work each day, as scheduled.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

• A two- or four-year college degree with an emphasis in communication and writing.
• 0-2 years’ experience working in a production environment preferred.
• Prior work or project experience involving technical writing and procedural documentation is desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Sound reasoning skills (critical thinking) and ability to communicate complex processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees as well as outside sources.
• Strong interpersonal skill and ability to effectively communicate with all levels of personnel including managers and supervisors.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work within a factory environment, including moderate noise and chemical odors
• Moving between sitting, standing and walking
• Consistently lifting and handling up to 10 pounds and periodically lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus, with correction, if needed, to perform hand soldering and wiring of assemblies.

Compensation Range:$37.83- $49.18

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