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Technical Writer

The Aagard Group


Job Location:

Alexandria, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 28 - 36
Posted: 16 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 20 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Pay Range: $28.00to$36.50

Key Obsessions:

  • Accurate Technical Customer Documentation
    • Create clear consistent manuals and guides for new equipment.
    • Update documentation to reflect engineering mechanical or process changes throughout the build.
    • Verify content on-site at the machine (e.g. changeovers complex changeover locations and servo references) to ensure accuracy and usability.
    • Prepare final deliverables including printing hard-copy manuals on-site when requested; use approved AI tools to assist drafting while ensuring final technical verification.
  • Support Customer Learning and Operator Success
    • Develop and maintain customer manuals that help operators find answers quickly and complete tasks safely.
    • Improve clarity and readability using consistent terminology formatting and step-by-step structure.
    • Contribute to templates standards and reusable content to increase documentation consistency and efficiency.
    • Gather feedback from the Technical Documentation Engineer operators and internal stakeholders to refine usability and reduce questions in the field.
  • Collaborate to Capture Machine Changes
    • Partner on-site with Machine Leads and Engineering Leads to capture documentation-impacting updates.
    • Manage priorities to deliver accurate documentation within project timelines and release milestones.
    • Communicate proactively to clarify open items resolve discrepancies and remove barriers to completion.
    • Uphold Aagards quality and safety expectations by ensuring documentation is accurate and ready for customer delivery.

Knowledge and Experience:

  • Associates degree in related field plus one-year related experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
  • Experience or training with computers and ability to learn and use Aagard specific software
  • Familiar with AI-assisted writing tools (e.g. for drafting summarizing or improving clarity) and willingness to learn approved tools
  • Strong computer proofreading and editing skills
  • Proficient keyboarding computer proofreading and editing skills
  • Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate data
  • Ability to work on-site in an office and manufacturing environment including frequent interaction with manufacturing personnel and time on the production floor to observe operations
  • Experience with Microsoft products including proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Strong prioritization time management organization proactive decision-making and attention to detail
  • Confidence and ability to communicate professionally with internal and external customers verbally and in writing
  • A conscientious approach to meeting and exceeding customer expectations
  • Passion for excellence and influencing positive change
  • Ability to handle confidential information with tact and discretion
  • Must possess a Real ID or Passport and be willing to travel as necessary

Benefits Offered:

At Aagard we believe in investing in youyour health your career your financial future and your well-being. Our total rewards package is designed to support you and your family with meaningful benefits.

Comprehensive Healthcare for You and Your Family

  • No-Cost Coverage: Preventive & major medical coverage for you and your familyfully paid by Aagard.
  • Flexible Health Options: Choose your own plan with company contributions through our Traditional Individual Insurance.
  • Payment-in-lieu: Receive extra compensation if youre insured elsewhere.
  • Company-Paid Benefits: Dental Life and Disability insuranceall included.
  • Wellness Support: Reimbursements for gym memberships nutrition counseling mental health services vision screenings and more.

Financial Security

  • 401(k) with Company Match: 50% match on the first 10% of your contributions.
  • Quarterly Profit Sharing: Celebrate success with rewards that grow with our company.

Time Off

  • Paid Time Off: Enjoy time for rest and relaxation.
  • 9 Paid Holidays throughout the year.
  • Paid Bereavement Leave for lifes difficult moments.
  • Volunteer Time Off: Make an impact with paid time to support causes you care about.

Career Growth & Development Opportunities

  • Pathways to Leadership: Build your future with mentorship and servant leadership programs.
  • Educational Support: Scholarships and tuition reimbursement to help you grow.

Unique Offerings That Set Us Apart

  • Celebrate Care and Connect: Our on-staff chaplain is here to support you through lifes milestones challenges and celebrations.
  • Supporting Our Community: Aagard matches your charitable contributions helping you give back and make a difference.
  • Team Building Events & Lunch & Learns: Connect learn and grow with your peers.
  • Complimentary Perks: Enjoy fresh fruit hot beverages and local business discounts.

At Aagard youre not just joining a companyyoure joining a team that cares. Your contributions matter here and were proud to offer benefits that help you thrive at work and beyond.


About Company

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Aagard develops purpose-built case packers, cartoners, sleevers, retail-ready packaging designs, palletizers, and combination systems. Secondary Packaging Automation Machines.

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