Technical Writer, Packaging Automation & Visual Content

Federal Mfg., LLC; Waukesha (WI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental

Life insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Well-being programs

Job summary

ProMach is seeking a Technical Writer to create, develop, write, and edit manuals, reports, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related publications. You will gather information from engineers, manufacturing, and sales to produce clear, accurate technical documents.

Responsibilities include editing manuals, creating user guides, updating checklists, and producing machine-specific videos and photos for documentation. A fast-paced, detail-oriented environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, English, Technical Writing, or related field.
• At least 3 years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of CAD software like SolidWorks, SolidWorks Composer, or AutoCAD.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Suite programs.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit technical documents including reference manuals and product manuals.
• Write and edit procedural documentation such as user guides and one page lessons.
• Revise published materials based on redlines and recommended revisions from supervisor or others.
• Work under the supervisor's direction to obtain necessary information for daily tasks.
• Create parts and operational manual for legacy equipment using bill of materials, assembly drawings and research.
• Revise manuals when conversions or upgrades occur.
• Gather feedback from customers, engineers, manufacturing, and field service to improve technical documents.
• Assess 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.
• Help revise Power Point Presentations for management within ProMach.
• Organize material and completes documentation assignment according to set standards regarding timeline, order, clarity, style, and terminology.
• Take video footage of each machine running in a simulated production mode, prior to machine shipment.
• Take photographs of equipment on shop floor for record keeping and documentation purposes.
• Create 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.
• Support other Company initiatives such as team boards, 5S documentation, and safety video editing.
• Update and record all machine checklists including the electrical data sheets supplied by Manufacturing; maintain records and files of work following ProMach standards and procedures.

Skills

Excellent writing

Verbal communication

Editing

Proofreading

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, English, Technical Writing, or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks Composer

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

ProMach is seeking a Technical Writer to create, develop, write, and edit manuals, reports, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related publications. You will gather information from engineers, manufacturing, and sales to produce clear, accurate technical documents.

Responsibilities include editing manuals, creating user guides, updating checklists, and producing machine-specific videos and photos for documentation. A fast-paced, detail-oriented environment awaits.