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Federal Mfg · 8 hours ago

Technical Writer

Waukesha, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

ProMach is a growing company focused on packaging automation, seeking a Technical Writer to create and edit technical documents for manuals and reports. The role involves collaborating with various departments to improve documentation quality and ensure clarity for the intended audience.

IndustrialMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing

No H1B

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

Qualification

CAD SoftwareMicrosoft Office SuiteAdobe SuiteTechnical WritingVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationOrganizational SkillsPhotographic EditingVideographic EditingProofreadingDeadline ManagementAttention to Detail