Technical Writer

Advanced Technology Services, Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 58,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement

Other benefits

Job summary

ATS in Mossville, IL is seeking a Technical Writer to prepare and maintain technical documentation, manuals, and instructions. You will translate complex technical information into clear user documentation for targeted audiences and collaborate with teams to improve processes.

The role requires an Associate’s degree with 1 year of related experience, strong MS Office skills, and impeccable attention to detail with the ability to meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree with 1 year of related experience or equivalent.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Visio.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Extraordinary attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and with others.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains technical documentation, including references, manuals, or instructions according to set standards.
• Analyzes and assesses current processes and defines / documents improvements.
• Collects and organizes information required for document preparation.
• Develops an intuitive understanding of complex technical information.
• Translates business specifications into user documentation designed for specific audiences.
• Ensures the documentation is concise, consistent, professional, and accurate.
• Reviews published documentation and recommends revisions.
• Collaborates with teams, management, and customers to continuously improve processes and documentation.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Independent and collaborative work

Deadline driven

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Visio

Job description

Technical Writer

Req # 4724056006

Department Multi Department

Address Mossville, Illinois, United States

Date posted 11/05/2026

Founded in 1985, ATS is a company with a presence in the United States, Mexico and the United Kingdom. We are professionals in Industrial Maintenance and we make factories run better.

Fundada en 1985, ATS es una empresa con presencia en los Estados Unidos, México y el Reino Unido. Somos profesionales en mantenimiento industrial y hacemos que las fábricas funcionen mejor.

Principal Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepares and/or maintains technical documentation, including references, manuals, or instructions according to set standards.
• Analyzes and assesses current processes and defines / documents improvements.
• Collects and organizes information required for document preparation.
• Develops an intuitive understanding of complex technical information.
• Translates business specifications into user documentation designed for specific audiences.
• Ensures the documentation is concise, consistent, professional, and accurate.
• Reviews published documentation and recommends revisions.
• Collaborates with teams, management, and customers to continuously improve processes and documentation.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSAs), & Competencies:

Essential KSAs:

• Associate’s degree in a related field and 1 year of related experience, or an equivalent combination
• Microsoft office product proficiency (Word, Excel, Visio)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Extraordinary attention to detail
• Excellent organization skills
• Ability to work independently and with others
• Ability to work within tight deadlines

Desirable KSAs:

• Previous experience with specific systems / products may be desirable
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field

Competencies:

• Analysis
• Multi-tasking
• Attention to Detail
• Oral Communication
• Scheduling and organizing

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands, speak, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit for long periods, reach with arms, and use close vision. At times, the employee is required to use a telephone, a keyboard and computer, and other office equipment. Work is typically performed in a moderately noisy business office.

Benefits and Perks:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision plans
• PTO
• a 401k retirement plans with employer matching
• tuition reimbursement
• and more

Pay Range:

Pay Range $57,889.50 — $74,035.56 USD ATS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment to all applicants and employees without regard to age, color, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other legally protected status. Review the privacy policy here.

Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility:

ATS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment to all applicants and employees without regard to age, color, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other legally protected status. Review the privacy policy here.

ATS se compromete a brindar igualdad de oportunidades de empleo en todos los aspectos del empleo a todos los solicitantes y empleados, independientemente de su edad, color, raza, religión, sexo (incluido el embarazo, identidad de género y orientación sexual), origen nacional, discapacidad, estatus de veterano, información genética u otro estatus legalmente protegido. Revisión de la política de privacidad aquí