Douglas Dynamics, Inc. · 2 months ago
Technical Writer
Milwaukee, WI
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry LevelDouglas Dynamics, Inc. is North America’s premier manufacturer and upfitter of work truck attachments and equipment. They are seeking a Technical Writer to develop, produce, revise, and maintain technical literature for distributors and customers, as well as support the creation of non-technical materials.
Industrial ManufacturingMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Develop and revise product literature to reflect engineering or design changes, following established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Maintain organized records of all literature and revisions, including department masters, red-line markups, illustrations, and approvals
Collaborate with other Douglas Dynamics divisions to develop and maintain documentation, including editing and revising content for training videos, classroom presentations, and job aids
Maintain proficiency with desktop publishing software and electronic file systems; recommend improvements to tools, workflows, and procedures
Provide documentation and editing support for departments such as Production and Human Resources, including proofreading, copy editing, and assistance with graphics or photography
Support Engineering Change Notice (ECN) processes related to part status updates and Bill of Material (BOM) changes
Maintain a clean and orderly workspace; comply with all safety protocols and promptly report unsafe conditions or incidents
Adhere to all company rules, policies, and professional conduct standards
Assist in training or supporting colleagues on software tools and publishing processes
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate degree in communications, technical writing, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience with desktop publishing and document design required
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required
Exceptional attention to detail and organization
Strong technical writing, editing, and proofreading skills
Ability to interpret and translate complex technical information clearly for end users
Analytical and problem-solving skills for interpreting written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently under minimal supervision
Basic math proficiency for calculations such as percentages, volumes, and measurements
Preferred
Experience with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop strongly preferred
Benefits
A comprehensive suite of benefits
A generous 401k match
Profit sharing for all full-time employees
Company
Douglas Dynamics, Inc.
Douglas Dynamics is the premier manufacturer and upfitter of commercial work truck attachments and equipment in North America.
Founded in 1995
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2010-05-14IPO
2004-04-01Acquired
Leadership Team
K
Keith Hagelin
Vice President, Operations
Recent News
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