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SAFE Boats International, LLC · 11 hours ago

Technical Writer

Bremerton, WA, US

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$30/hr - $37/hr

2+ years exp

SAFE Boats International, LLC is a company focused on building boats for first responders and the Department of Defense. They are seeking a Technical Writer to create and maintain technical documentation and publications to support their customers' needs.

Manufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Creation of and maintenance of the tools (e.g. photographs), libraries, templates and base deliverables to ensure an effective and accurate technical publications and documents library

Organize material and complete writing assignment(s) according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology

Populates and manages Technical Documentation Process and deliverables from cross functional teams

Maintain records and files of work and revisions

Edit, standardize, or make changes to materials as needed/directed

Engage with production and engineering departments and research other resources and material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods for use in documents

Review published materials and recommend revisions or changes in scope, format, content, and methods of reproduction and binding

Study drawings, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail

Observe and document production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating procedure and detail

Select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material. Edit and enhance if needed

Assist in laying out material for publication

Arrange for creation of, duplication and distribution of material(s), documents, manuals, etc

Takes photos of equipment installed on boats for implementation into manuals

Complete photo-documentation prior to delivery for all departments

Maintain photo-documentation schedule according to build completion

Works with project managers to schedule and capture in-water running photos of each build

Assist with proposal writing and editing as needed

Assist with training documentation as needed

Assist with in-house documentation as needed

Produces internal copywriting documentation for the organization request

Creates and edits company forms and documents as needed

Other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Microsoft 360 SuiteDigital photographyTechnical writingDesktop publishingGraphics softwareCopywritingOrganizational skillsWritten communication

Required

Proficiency with Microsoft 360 Suite

Should have a general understanding of revision control and document management

Proficiency with digital photography

Graphics or photo imaging software experience- Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator; Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop software; Corel CorelDraw Graphics Suite; Corel Paint Shop Pro

Copywriting/technical writing- ability to gather, organize, edit, and proof copywriting and arrange supporting drawings and images for highly technical information/data packages and presentations

Understanding and experience creating and revising forms

Excellent written communication skills

Outstanding organizational skills and ability to multi-task

Must be a US Citizen due to Contract Requirements

Associate degree and/or 2-4 years of equivalent relevant experience can be substituted

Grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, crawling, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening, and hearing ability and visual acuity

Bend, stoop, squat and stretch to complete tasks

Able to lift up to 40 lbs

Must be able to work at heights and/or confined spaces

Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time (up to 10 hours)

Ability to climb stairs, access tight enclosed areas, navigate scaffolding, etc (to access boats for photographs)

Able to go underway in rough sea state conditions and in inclement weather (extreme heat and or cold)

All new hires are subject to pre-employment drug screenings, background checks, and E-Verify, according to federal law

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States and be ITAR compliant

Applicants must be 18 years of age or over

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Technical Writing, or a similar field preferred

Experience with Desktop Publishing Programs preferred - Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Word, Publisher, Microsoft Visio

Company

SAFE Boats International, LLC

Inspired by the rough waters and rocky shores of the Puget Sound, we wanted to completely rethink boat design from the human experience because the most stressful part about a boat, is actually being on the boat.

Founded in 1996

Bremerton, Washington, USA

201-500 employees