Technical Writer

BASIC PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION Responsible for creating and writing various types of documentation, including: how-to guides, references, manuals, training aids, bills of material, and instructions. Control the process and publication of these documents within Engineering/R&D. Provide ownership of Engineering bill of material release process. PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES:This position does the following in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and local laws / regulations and the Company’s policies, procedures and guidelines: Explain technical ideas and concepts in simple language, focused on specific student group skill levels.Meet with engineers and other subject matter experts to gather base information.Establish, promote and follow a systematic gate review process for the development and release of training publications.Follow direction of cross functional team to have manuals, bill of material, and other release documentation in place within a corresponding timeline.Maintain released publications, including: understanding when a machine is updated how the manuals, BOMs, and other documentations need to follow.Assist as needed with planning and execution of activities for sales meetings.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Bachelor’s degree in related areaExperience: 5 years related experience. Experience in agriculture, manufacturing, or after sales support is a plus. Technology: Proficient using MS Office products and other publication software. EQUIPMENT OPERATION:Tractors and excavators – limited. Office equipment, such as: computer, copier, phone, printer, etc. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:This position will require walking, standing, and sitting at a computer. Will need to be able to operate products sold by KTC and competitors. Will need to be able to operate a fork lift on an occasional basis. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Travel required – 15%.  DISCLAIMER:The information provided in the description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within the classification.This description is not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job/classification.This job is intended to include the current essential functions of the job.Management reserves the right to add or modify the duties and responsibilities and to designate other functions as essential at any time.  #LI-HF#1

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