What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Writer- Waterloo position at Almon Inc?
Have you been frustrated in the past with the quality of the manuals or training you were supplied? Now you can be the person that puts the right information in the hands of the technicians doing the work! If you are an experienced mechanic or technician looking for a new challenge with multiple clients and a variety of authoring platforms, make a difference and contact Almon today.
So let’s find out what you need to bring to the table for this position!
What You Bring
- Basic knowledge of assembly and repair.
- Working knowledge of systems such as electrical, hydraulics, engines, or drivetrains
- Ability to interact in a professional manner with co-workers, ownership, and clients.
- Excellent writing and grammar skills.
- Education in a technical field desired but not required.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering documentation and specifications is a bonus.
What You’ll Do
The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating and writing various types of user documentation, including how-to guides, manuals, references, and instructions. This candidate should have strong communication skills to explain complicated concepts in a simple manner. This individual will also meet with customer representatives occasionally in order to understand required content.
- Write technical content for a variety of clients using a minimalist writing style.
- Write operation, repair, and troubleshooting or test procedures as required.
- Use a variety of content development tools such as FrameMaker, InDesign, and proprietary software.
- Determine good graphical representation to support text, and work with illustrators to develop technical illustrations.
- Work with client representatives as required.
- Comply with each client’s specifications and style guide.
- Accept ambiguity of client-supplied information.
- Disassemble and assemble equipment in our facility as required.
Who is Almon?
Almon Inc. is a developer of technical information manuals and training materials for industrial clients (agricultural, construction, mining, automotive, etc.). We take pride in our employees being our number on asset. Some of the benefits of working at Almon include:
- Laid-back work environment
- First shift with flexible start times
- Ability to work on large and small equipment
- Variety in the jobs you work on
- No need to take your work home with you
- Time off Benefits including vacation and PTO
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Short Term Disability and Voluntary Life Benefits available
- Company paid Long Term Disability
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in East Moline, IL
Salary : $20 - $25