Technical Writer

Federal Mfg; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 81,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Technical Writer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will create and edit a variety of technical documents, ensuring clarity and precision to enhance customer understanding. You will collaborate with engineers and customers to refine materials and contribute to innovative projects that improve packaging automation. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow within a supportive environment that values creativity and initiative. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical/Dental Programs

Life Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match

No Waiting Period for Benefits

Qualifications

• 3 years of related experience in technical writing and documentation.
• Ability to present complex data clearly and concisely.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and edit technical documents including manuals and reports.
• Gather feedback from customers and engineers to improve documentation.
• Organize and complete documentation assignments according to standards.

Skills

Technical Writing

Communication Skills

Editing Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Photography and Videography

Data Presentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in English

Bachelor's Degree in Technical Writing

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Suite

CAD Software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD)

Job description

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At ProMach, we’re looking for people who want to shine. You’ll have opportunities to take your career in the direction you want. You can be creative. Strategic. Persuasive. Influential. Mechanical marvel. Customer service authority. Meticulous. A closer. A futurist.

You’ll be challenged and rewarded. Improve our customers’ packaging performance and efficiency every day. Help build the future of packaging automation. We’re proud of that and hope you will be too.

Do we have your attention? Keep reading.

Federal is looking for a Technical Writer to create, develop, write, and edit material for manuals, reports, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications.

Are you passionate about this work?

• Writes and edits technical documents including reference manuals and product manuals.
• Writes and edits procedural documentation such as user guides and one page lessons.
• Revises published materials based on redlines and recommended revisions from supervisor or others.
• Works under the supervisor's direction to obtain necessary information for daily tasks.
• Creates part and operational manual for legacy equipment using bill of materials, assembly drawings and research.
• Revises manuals when conversions or upgrades occur.
• Gathers feedback from customers, engineers, manufacturing, and field service to improve technical documents.
• Assesses 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.
• Helps revise Power Point Presentations for management within ProMach.
• Organizes material and completes documentation assignment according to set standards regarding timeline, order, clarity, style, and terminology.
• Takes video footage of each machine running in a simulated production mode, prior to machine shipment.
• Takes photographs of equipment on shop floor for record keeping and documentation purposes.
• Creates machine-specific videos based on individual requests from the Sales or Marketing Department; these videos can include graphics, design work, audio, as well as narration.
• Supports other Company initiatives such as team boards, 5S documentation, and safety video editing.
• Updates and records all machine checklists including the electrical data sheets supplied by Manufacturing; maintains records and files of work following ProMach standards and procedures.
  
  

What’s in it for you?

There's no monopoly on good ideas or limits to how far you can advance with our team. We offer an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative. We pride ourselves in being a company where people are happy and choose to build a career.

In addition to growth opportunities, as a ProMach employee, you receive more than just a paycheck. Total compensation includes your salary, comprehensive medical/dental and well-being programs, as well as life insurance, a generous paid time off program, and a retirement savings plan with a company match. And because we understand the importance of feeling protected, there is no waiting period for benefits — you are eligible on your first day of employment!

If this sounds like you, we want to connect!

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, English, Technical Writing, or related field preferred.
• Three years of related experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent writing and grammatical skills.
• Excellent photographic and videographic editing skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to present complex data in clear, concise text.
• Ability to meet deadlines and to work independently.
• Ability to edit and proofread work of colleagues.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Suite programs
• Knowledge of CAD software like SolidWorks, SolidWorks Composer, or AutoCAD .
  
  

Pro Mach, Inc. was named to the Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S. seven times. We continue to introduce innovative products, enter new markets, expand our global presence, and actively acquire new capabilities.

We have the rewards, opportunities, and the market strength of a large organization combined with the entrepreneurial culture of a small, fast-paced company. You will enjoy the benefits of working with a growing company that competes globally with the personal touch and feel of a smaller company where you can make an impact every day.

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ProMach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pro Mach uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility of all new hires to work in the United States. Pro Mach is a drug-free workplace.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Machinery Manufacturing

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