TECHNICAL WRITER - Spherion

The purpose of the Technical Writer position is to lead the effort to create complete and useful machine / project documentation (the Manual) that is provided to the end user, which is typically plant maintenance, operations, and sanitation personnel. The Manual provides extremely important information to the end-user and it is of the upmost importance that the Technical Writer delivers a professional, accurate, understandable, and timely end product.

Perks and Benefits

• 1^st Shift:
• Pay Range $22-$28/HR
• DIRECT HIRE position, meaning you work for this company on day one with Benefits. Long-term permanent position.
• 100% employee-owned company!
• This company has been voted BEST PLACE TO WORK many times!
• Clean, SAFE and friendly environment!
• Non-union

BENEFITS! BENEFITS! BENEFITS! 

• Medical & Short-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account
• FREE CLINIC for employee and dependents
• Long Term Disability & Life Insurance
• PTO, Vacation, Sick Time and Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401K match
• Impressive Retirement Plan
• and much more! 

Responsibilities:

• Translate / document / record verbal or demonstrated instructions into written instructions useable to a technical or non-technical end-user Handling of material and product within the shipping and receiving area and throughout the manufacturing departments as required.
• Write a set of instructions using technical language common to the audience based on the information the project team demonstrated or described.
• The Technical Writer will supplement the written instructions with visual aids (pictures, drawings, schematics, etc.) that he or she gathers to illustrate the tasks being described.
• Lead the manual / project documentation process to meet deliverables and deadlines
• Use all means available to acquire information needed 
• Lead the effort to assemble, proofread, and revise to achieve a finished product to present to the customer.
• Utilize available processes and tools to create a machine / project manual of necessary information for the end user.
• Acquire Customer Item Numbers for manufacturer component lists.
• Accurately reflect Supplier and Manufacturer information on the BOM.
• Attach Bill of materials and Manuals in Enterprise Asset Management system.
• Take photographs, screen shots, digital media, or video instruction when applicable as necessary to include in the machine / project manual.
• Collaborate with Engineer to write a detailed theory of operation of every machine.
• Write detailed instructions for common tasks such as setup, teardown, sanitation, preventative maintenance, Lockout / Tagout, proper lubrication, and common repairs.
• Utilize available databases and software suites to produce a complete and useful machine / project manual.
• Produce a written (paper) manual and a PDF version of the same manual.
• Acquire drawings, schematics, and other useful information to assemble the complete manual from the vault.

Qualifications:

• A degree in Communications or Journalism, preferred
• Some technical background or hobbies required.
• Able to take photographs, screen shots, digital media, or video instruction as necessary.
• Able to collaborate with Engineer to write a detailed theory of operation of every machine.
• Able to write detailed instructions for common tasks such as setup, teardown, sanitation, preventative maintenance, Lockout / Tagout, proper lubrication, and common repairs.
• Able to utilize available databases and software suites to produce a complete and useful machine / project manual.
• Able to produce a written (paper) manual and a PDF version of the same manual.
• Proficient enough in the PDM Vault and folder structures to acquire drawings, schematics, and other useful information to assemble the complete manual.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite or Adobe Creative Suite
• Basic entry SolidWorks skills to find necessary information.

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