Technical Writer III - TalentBurst, an Inc 5000 company : Job Details

Job Title: Technical Writer III

Location: Hemlock, MI 48626

Duration: 06+ Months (with potential to extend)

Job Description:

Top skills/requirements:

• 5+ years as a Tech Writer in a manufacturing environment

• Minimum of Associates required, Bachelors preferred

Education: Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, Communications, or STEM field

Minimum Experience: 5+ Years

Scope of Position:

• We are seeking an experienced Sr. Technical Writer to create clear, concise, and user-friendly documentation of processes and equipment for use by engineers, technicians, trades, or operators such as standard operating procedures, preventative maintenance procedures, and training documents.

• As a Sr. Technical Writer, you will collaborate with a multi-functional team (mechanical, electrical, controls, facilities, IT, operations, etc.) to collect data and information to utilize in developing documentation in a new manufacturing facility.

• The Sr. Technical Writer will also help to coordinate and train a small group of junior technical writers.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, Communications, or STEM field is preferred, but will consider candidates with extensive experience without the degree.

• Proven experience as a Technical Writer (or in a similar role) in a manufacturing environment

• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with excellent attention to detail.

• Ability to understand complex technical information and translate it for non-technical audiences.

• Proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat or similar documentation software.

• Strong organizational and project management skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinating the task and workplan for team members to meet project schedule

• Providing hands on input and insight into equipment installation and troubleshooting

• Support start-up and qualification of equipment.

• Coordinating installation plan with safety and plant receivers

• Conferring with Client engineers and vendors to resolve equipment operational and maintenance procedural issues/questions/discrepancies.

• Ensure safe work practices

• Updating equipment and safety documentation

Travel Requirements:

• Minimal travel is expected for this role with it being on-site at the Michigan plant.

Work Schedule:

Typical 40 hours per week