Technical Writer Job at Sewer Equipment in Dixon

We are looking for someone who can perform quality work and meet deadlines with or without direct supervision. They will need to interact professionally with other employees and customers. Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments. Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations. If you have solid computer and design skills and an ability to learn, we will teach you what we need you to know.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating all activities for development and accuracy of new or revised technical publications, including operator manuals, maintenance manuals, equipment specifications, repair parts lists and miscellaneous other instructional literature.
• Prepare creative designs, photos or related drawings or details; uses designs to develop specifications or estimates of materials needed for a project.
• Drafting duties required , involving new and revised prints using AutoCAD and 3-D AutoDesk Inventor
• May be responsible for sending out new product releases and ECN's to fulfillment, purchasing and outside vendors
• Update and maintain existing documentation
• All other duties as assigned

Benefits Include

• Pay range of $45,000 - $60,000.
• Productivity bonus, paid quarterly. Average payout was $6,000. Payouts are based on overall company profitability and attendance.
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401k with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation

Location & Commitments

• Permanent full-time role based in Dixon, IL
• Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Requirements

• Associates Degree or higher preferred
• 2+ years of in design/drafting or technical writing experience
• High level of mechanical aptitude
• Strong research skills
• Ability to understand and communicate complex technical concepts clearly and logically
• Strong knowledge of the English language including rules and usage
• Strong research skills including gathering and analyzing data from multiple sources (subject matter experts, product managers)
• Work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent project management skills with ability to balance multiple short and long-term projects
• 18 Years or older
• Eligible to work in the United States

Preferred

• Experience in desktop publishing, screen capture, graphics modification, and using common authoring tools such as Adobe Acrobat and MS Office
• Experience with the latest releases of AutoCAD and AutoDesk Inventor programs

Salary Description

$45,000-$60,000