Technical Writer | Manufacturing & Industrial Equipment

Goodwin Recruiting; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Hands-on with machinery

Ownership of doc projects

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a Technical Writer to join an established engineering and manufacturing team. You will transform complex technical information into clear manuals, SOPs, and operating procedures for industrial machinery.

Responsibilities include gathering data from engineers, creating owner manuals, and incorporating graphics. Proficiency in Word/PowerPoint is essential; experience with Photoshop/Illustrator is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience developing technical manuals, SOPs, and operating procedures.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and mechanical specs.
• Create owner manuals, maintenance instructions, and troubleshooting guides.
• Gather and validate information with mechanical engineers and technicians.
• Incorporate photos, diagrams, and graphics into docs.
• Strong proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Photoshop/Illustrator a plus.
• Maintain revision control and ensure consistency across materials.
• Track multiple documentation projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technical manuals and SOPs for industrial machinery.
• Collaborate with engineers and production teams to gather data.
• Incorporate graphics and illustrations to improve clarity.
• Review and edit documents for accuracy and consistency.
• Manage multiple documentation projects concurrently.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing & proofreading

Attention to detail

English clear communication

Project management

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Adobe Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Technical Writer to join an established engineering and manufacturing organization specializing in industrial machinery and automation equipment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working directly with engineers and manufacturing teams to transform complex technical information into clear, accurate, and user-friendly documentation.

Technical Writer Benefits and Compensation

• Base Salary: $50,000 to $90,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications
• Benefits package (details to be confirmed)
• Established and stable manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to work directly with engineering, production, and assembly teams
• Hands-on exposure to industrial machinery and automation technology
• Collaborative environment with opportunities to take ownership of technical documentation projects

Technical Writer Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience developing technical manuals, assembly instructions, operating procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, mechanical specifications, and technical documentation
• Create and maintain detailed owner's manuals, maintenance instructions, and troubleshooting guides for industrial machinery
• Work directly with mechanical engineers, assemblers, and technicians to gather and validate technical information
• Document equipment assembly processes, operating functions, and maintenance procedures
• Incorporate photographs, illustrations, diagrams, and graphics into technical documentation
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, along with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
• Excellent technical writing, editing, proofreading, and organizational skills
• Maintain document revisions, ensuring accuracy and consistency across technical materials
• Ability to manage multiple documentation projects while meeting deadlines

Technical Writer Preferred Background & Skills

• Previous technical writing experience within manufacturing, mechanical engineering, or industrial equipment environments
• Experience documenting complex machinery, automated equipment, or mechanical assembly processes
• Familiarity with printing, packaging, material handling, or industrial automation equipment
• Experience creating illustrated parts manuals, equipment operating guides, or employee training materials
• Understanding of mechanical components, equipment functionality, and manufacturing processes
• Experience collaborating with engineering and production teams in a hands-on manufacturing environment
• Ability to simplify complex mechanical concepts for equipment operators, technicians, and end users

Ready to Put Your Technical Writing Skills to Work?

If you enjoy working with industrial equipment, collaborating with engineering teams, and creating documentation that makes complex machinery easier to understand, we want to hear from you!

Rogers Hornsby