Technical Writer jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA

Technical Writer creates and publishes technical documentations and manuals. Collects and interprets technical data or information and coordinates layout for publication. Being a Technical Writer typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Technical Writer gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Technical Writer typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Technical Writer
  • Volt Workforce Solutions
  • Dubuque, IA FULL_TIME
  • ***ACHIEVE MORE WITH VOLT***

    Design & Technical Solutions (DTS), a division of Volt Information Sciences and Innova Solutions, is hiring a Technical Writer for Installation Instructions to work in a hybrid position. Candidate must be able to work onsite 3 days per week at the facility located in Dubuque, IA
    As a Technical Writer, you will create instructions used by service technicians to install optional equipment on construction and forestry machines. You will interpret engineering drawings, hydraulic schematics, electrical schematics, parts lists, and 3D modeling to create installation instructions suitable for service technicians.
    This is a full-time, contingent opportunity.
    Requirements:
    • Individuals must have a HS diploma or GED; an Associate’s degree or technical certification is highly preferred.
    • Good communication skills, both speaking and writing.
    • High attention to detail.
    • Eager to acquire technical knowledge.
    • Able to find answers to technical questions with minimal assistance.
    • Able to prioritize and make progress on multiple projects simultaneously.
    • Computer proficiency, especially the ability to master unfamiliar applications.

    Desired experience with any of the following a plus:
    • Mechanical and electrical aptitude.
    • Experience using Adobe Photoshop, XML desktop publishing software, or 3D modeling software.
    • Experience in the construction or forestry industries.
    • Postsecondary degree (associate or bachelor) or technical certification.

    Pay Rate: Between $18.00 to $26.00 per hour. *Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.
    Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.

    Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

    Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please click here or call (866) 898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.

    Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.


    Volt is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

  • 2 Days Ago

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Technical Writer (Heavy Equipment)
  • GGS Information Services, Inc.
  • Dubuque, IA FULL_TIME
  • GGS Information Services, a globally recognized technical publications and engineering services company serving leading manufacturers in transportation, aerospace, construction and agricultural equipm...
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Technical/Diagnostic Writer (Mechanical Experience Required)
  • GGS Information Services
  • Dubuque, IA FULL_TIME
  • GGS Information Services, a globally recognized technical publications company serving leading manufacturers in transportation, aerospace, construction and agricultural equipment, has an immediate nee...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Writer
  • Outlier AI
  • Rapids, IA FULL_TIME
  • Outlier helps the world’s most innovative companies improve their AI models by providing human feedback. In this role, you will become an AI coach of sorts, assessing the quality of AI-generated writi...
  • 9 Days Ago

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FWS Writer for MIU News
  • Maharishi International University
  • Fairfield, IA FULL_TIME
  • ONLY STUDENTS ELIGIBLE FOR FEDERAL WORK-STUDY (FWS) MAY APPLY Position Summary: Writers for MIU News will seek out potential stories, gather information, take photos where relevant, get the appropriat...
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Service Writer/Parts
  • Lowry Equipment Inc
  • Montezuma, IA FULL_TIME
  • Our dealership is looking for someone that has basic mechanical knowledge, retail experience in parts, organizational and scheduling skills. This person will be responsible for the day to day scheduli...
  • 13 Days Ago

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EHS Manager
  • The Judge Group
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • One of our leading clients is searching for an EHS Manager in the Quad Cities area. The EHS Manager will be responsible ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Permitting Specialist (All Levels)
  • ITC Holdings Corp.
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Job Description JOB SUMMARY Intermediate Level Serve as subject matter expert on local, county, state and federal permit...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Compliance Specialist
  • GreatAmerica Financial Services
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • GreatAmerica Financial Services is a highly successful entrepreneurial company providing equipment financing to business...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Full-Time/Perm: Route Driver- Pallet Collection - Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Brambles
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Full-Time/Perm: Route Driver- Pallet Collection - Cedar Rapids, IA CHEP USA | Brambles 2021-12-21T14:37:37+00:00 JR5806 ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Crisis Intervention Specialist
  • UnityPoint Health
  • Iowa City, IA
  • Overview: POSITION SUMMARY Area of Interest: Behavioral Health Non-Nursing; FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.6; Department: C...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Technician, Senior Communications (Iowa City)
  • Enterprise Products
  • Iowa City, IA
  • Description Enterprise Products Partners L.P. is one of the largest publicly traded partnerships and a leading North Ame...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sr. Manager of Ethics & Compliance
  • Civica Rx
  • About Civica Civica is a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization established in 2018 by health systems and philanthropies ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Principal Safety Technical Project Manager (Hybrid)
  • Raytheon Technologies
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Date Posted: 2024-02-26 Country: United States of America Location: HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Ra...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

The city is divided into four quadrants, used in addressing. 1st Avenue (U.S. Route 151 Business) divides the north and south sides of the city, and the Cedar River divides east and west. Mays Island, in the middle of the river, is the only area of the city where addresses have no quadrant. Areas outside the city limits that have a Cedar Rapids mailing address do not use the quadrants either. Except in the downtown area, 1st Avenue and the Cedar River tend to run diagonally instead of along the cardinal directions. Due to the curving of 1st Avenue, there are some areas in western Cedar Rapids ...
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Income Estimation for Technical Writer jobs
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Cedar Rapids, Iowa area prices
were up 0.8% from a year ago

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