Technical Writer (Mechanic)

Almon Inc.; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Almon Inc. is seeking experienced technicians to transition into technical writing, applying mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic knowledge to craft clear instructions for a wide range of products.

No prior technical writing experience is required—we will teach the software and writing tools. The role emphasizes accuracy, following defined scope, and meeting client specifications, with in-person collaboration four days a week.

Qualifications

• Experience understanding machines and creating technical instructions.
• Willingness to learn software and writing tools.
• Ability to meet production schedules and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop content to client specifications.
• Understand and work to defined scope in appropriate authoring tools.
• Communicate potential issues to Almon leadership.
• Meet production schedules for all assigned projects.
• Interact with clients and third-party suppliers in a professional manner.

Skills

Electrical systems

Hydraulics

Mechanical systems

Technical writing

Job description

Turn Your Technical Experience Into a New Career

Are you a skilled technician ready to step away from the physical demands of the job—but not ready to leave your technical expertise behind? If you're mechanically inclined, technically savvy, and enjoy solving problems, we want to hear from you.

We're looking for experienced professionals who understand how machines work and can use that knowledge to create clear, accurate technical instructions for a wide variety of products and customers. The hands-on experience you've spent years developing is exactly what we're looking for.

Don't worry if you've never created technical documentation before—we can teach you the software and writing tools. What we can't teach overnight is the practical knowledge and mechanical understanding you've built throughout your career.

If you're ready to keep using your brain instead of wearing out your body, this could be the perfect next step. Bring your experience, curiosity, and willingness to learn, and we'll provide the training you need to build a rewarding career in technical writing.

Develop technical content or conversions to client quality and editorial standards, processes, procedures, and safety guidelines. Understand and work to defined scope in appropriate authoring tools. Communicate potential any realized issues that may impact delivery of final product to Almon leadership. Meet production schedules for all assigned projects. Interact with clients and third-party suppliers in a professional and courteous manner.

Essential Functions

• Support strategic initiatives as required.
• Responsible for interpreting, understanding, and working to project scope.
• Follow all company policies and corporate branding guidelines.
• Comply with data input requirements to support metrics
• Responsible for the quality of deliverables.
• Responsible for identifying and communicating production red flags.
• Responsible for developing content to client’s specifications.
• Responsible for understanding and working to project scope and schedule.
• Responsible for accurate and thorough research.
• Responsible for managing and incorporating changes in scope, specifications, requirements, schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of electrical, hydraulics, and/or mechanical systems, including theory and schematics.
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person 4 days in office | 1

Equal Opportunity Employer

Almon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by law.