Technical Writer (Manufacturing Training & Documentation)

HireTalent; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HireTalent seeks a Technical Writer to support a manufacturing and R&D environment by developing equipment training documentation, work instructions, and operator training materials. You will collaborate with operations, engineering, maintenance, quality, safety, and R&D teams to create clear, effective, and safety-focused content.

The role involves observing processes, partnering with SMEs, and translating complex information into user-friendly content using MS Excel and PowerPoint, plus

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of Technical Writing in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience creating training materials and procedural documentation.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Experience documenting manufacturing equipment, machinery, or operational procedures.
• Ability to simplify complex technical information for end users.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Digital video creation and photo editing experience.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop SOPs, work instructions, equipment training guides, and other training materials.
• Observe manufacturing processes and equipment operations to accurately document procedures.
• Partner with subject matter experts to gather technical information and translate it into user-friendly content.
• Capture and edit photos and videos to support training programs.
• Review, update, and improve existing documentation.
• Ensure documentation aligns with safety, quality, and operational requirements.
• Support training standardization across equipment and manufacturing processes.

Skills

Technical writing

Documentation

Communication

Collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Adobe Creative Cloud

Snagit

Video editing

Photo editing

Job description

We are seeking a Technical Writer to support a unique manufacturing and R&D environment by developing equipment training documentation, work instructions, and operator training materials. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with operations, engineering, maintenance, quality, safety, and R&D teams to create clear, effective, and safety-focused training content.

Responsibilities:

• Develop SOPs, work instructions, equipment training guides, and other training materials
• Observe manufacturing processes and equipment operations to accurately document procedures
• Partner with subject matter experts to gather technical information and translate it into user-friendly content
• Capture and edit photos and videos to support training programs
• Review, update, and improve existing documentation
• Ensure documentation aligns with safety, quality, and operational requirements
• Support training standardization across equipment and manufacturing processes

Required Qualifications:

• 2-3+ years of Technical Writing experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience creating training materials and procedural documentation
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills
• Experience documenting manufacturing equipment, machinery, or operational procedures
• Ability to simplify complex technical information for end users
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Digital video creation and photo editing experience
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Food manufacturing or consumer packaged goods (CPG) experience
• Experience working in regulated manufacturing environments
• Adobe Creative Cloud or Snagit experience
• Mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting knowledge
• Experience developing equipment operation, setup, cleaning, or maintenance procedures