Technical Writer

Preferred Qualifications Experience documenting industrial equipment, automation systems, manufacturing processes, maintenance activities, or engineering projects. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, Communications, English, or STEM field is preferred, but will consider candidates with extensive experience without the degree.

Our Client, a Business Manufacturing and Supply company, is looking for a Technical Writer for their Hickory, NC location.
 
Responsibilities:

• Develop, edit, and maintain technical documents, including standard operating procedures, work instructions, equipment manuals, process documentation, training materials, specifications, and troubleshooting guides.
• Interview and collaborate with subject-matter experts to gather, validate, and organize technical content.
• Translate complex engineering and operational information into clear, concise language appropriate for the intended audience.
• Create and update diagrams, screenshots, tables, and other supporting content to improve usability and comprehension.
• Apply document templates, style guides, terminology standards, and revision-control requirements consistently.
• Manage document reviews, incorporate stakeholder feedback, and obtain required approvals within agreed timelines.
• Verify documentation against equipment, processes, drawings, and source materials to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain organized document repositories, revision histories, and status tracking.
• Identify documentation gaps and recommend improvements to content, structure, and document-development processes.
• Support multiple assignments and priorities while meeting quality, schedule, confidentiality, and safety expectations.

 
Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, Communications, English, 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.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience documenting industrial equipment, automation systems, manufacturing processes, maintenance activities, or engineering projects.
• Familiarity with document control, quality management systems, change management, or regulated environments.
• Experience with SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, illustration or screen-capture tools, and content-management systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, process flows, equipment specifications, and technical data.

 
Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program

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