Technical Writer
Technical Writer
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USD 65000 - 75000
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Half a Century of Trust Built One Pallet at a Time. For 50 Years Viking has been the trusted name in automated nailing solutions. Come join the market leader and take your career to the next level! Viking has a generous benefits package including:
- Health Dental and Vision Insurance
- STD LTD Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance
- HSA and FSA options
- 401(k) matching
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
Summary/Objective
The Viking Technical Writer will be the primary producer of all reference and technical training documentation for our customers and employees. Working directly with Engineering Production technicians Service Technicians and Service Management to collect the data and viewpoints necessary for the creation of the documents. Intuitive easy to absorb and accurate documentation is our goal in print digital and HTML formats.
Primary Responsibilities
- Develop Standard Reference Manuals
- Convert current documentation to modern authoring system.
- Build the library of standard modules.
- Produce accurate Parts Manuals
- Ensure that all deviations from standard are captured.
- Maintain an easy to search system.
- Provide translated reference manuals and HMI text strings.
- Working with Engineering for technical detail and program limitations
- Work with Translation Companies to achieve fast and accurate translations.
- Produce multiple formats for reference materials.
- Digital
- HTML
- Produce Training Documentation
- Customer; operator and maintenance training
- Operation Troubleshooting Preventative Maintenance
- Internal training materials for New Product Developments.
- Maintain all reference materials to meet current states of the equipment.
- Reference Manual Revision Control
- Develop Reference documentation for New Product Developments.
Additional Duties:
- Assist with documentation creation for internal departments.
Accountability
- Documentation platform development
- Documentation continuous improvement
- Producing accurate reference materials
Required Skills and Experience
- 5 years of experience in Technical Writing for a Capitol Machine Manufacturer
- Fluent with a current authoring tool like Mad Cap Flare.
- Experience working with Translation Companies.
- Selfmotivated and with the ability to adapt to a fastpaced everchanging environment.
- Able to work well with multiple departments.
- Able to communicate with associates and multiple levels.
- Forward thinking planning for the future.
Preferred Software Experience
- Microsoft Office Suite Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook
- Mad Cap Flare
- Frame Maker
- Adobe
- Epicor ERP
Supervisory Responsibilities
- None at this time.
Work Environment
This job operates mostly in an office environment as well as on the production floor. Proper personal protective equipment is required when on the production floor.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to manipulate handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work/Location
This is a fulltime exempt position. Schedule is standard business hours. The position is based in Vikings main office location.
Travel
As needed to understand the industry and equipment training and maintenance needs.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Employment Type
Full-Time
