Technical Writer

Responsibilities

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Responsible for research, development, writing, and editing of information for training products and equipment manuals including but not limited to operating manuals, component maintenance manuals, instructions, product notifications, and other related technical publications.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Organize material and complete assignments according to set standards


* Writes and edits training materials to include equipment basic operation videos and ANSI-compliant general training programs


* Creates and publishes technical documents and manuals with clear, concise, grammatically correct text and/or illustrations to translate highly technical information to the intended audience


* Collaborate with team members, end users, and subject matter experts to determine all documentation needs for support of end user


* Document and maintain detailed records of documentation updates and changes


* Ability to grasp complex technical concepts and make them easily understandable in text and/or illustrations

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

High School Diploma/GED Required

Bachelor's degree preferred
or

4 years applicable experience required
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

Technical Writing

Layout Design

Product Specifications

Document Creation Software

Technical Illustration

Spanish language proficiency (preferred)
OTHER POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:

Safety: Safety is an integral component of Altec's culture.

Every job within our organization has a responsibility for identifying, addressing and eliminating hazards for themselves, their teammates and our customers.

Quality: All jobs within Altec include a commitment to quality; this commitment requires ensuring appropriate checks are in place to successfully meet all internal and external customer specifications.

Financial Responsibilities: Associates are trusted to manage and spend Company's money as they would their own, exercise good judgement and operation on behalf of the Company in a cost-efficient manner.

Teamwork: Team Altec is our competitive advantage; associates are expected to participate and productively collaborate to support our goals, initiatives and customers.

Continuous Improvement: The Altec Production System is built on a foundation of lean thinking and rapid continuous improvement.

This requires associates to actively participate in our see and solve culture through solving issues for themselves, their teammates and our customers.

Integrity: Associates are responsible for their actions.

It is incumbent that every associate maintains an uncompromised adherence to ethical and moral values in business dealings.

Enterprise-Wide Responsibilities:

Participate in and contribute to continuous improvement efforts

Participate in and contribute productively as part of Altec's multi-functional, team-oriented efforts

Travel up to 15% may be required, specific assignments may have addition...