Visual Work Instructions Writer (Temporary Position 3-6 months

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Temporary Professional El Cajon, El Cajon, CA, US

6 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $33.00 To $42.00 Hourly

Veridiam is seeking a temporary Visual Work Instruction (VWI) Writer to support our Manufacturing Engineering team in translating existing Manufacturing Instructions (MIs) into clear, visual, step‑by‑step job aids for shop floor operators. Veridiam has a large library of MIs, each requiring one or more corresponding VWIs. This is a hands‑on, high‑volume documentation role — you'll work directly with operators and engineers to observe how work is actually performed, then create easy‑to‑follow visual guides that will be posted at individual workstations.

Veridiam is a strategic manufacturing partner specializing in precision fabrication of components and assemblies made from exotic metals for critical applications in aerospace, defense, medical, nuclear, and space.

Our roots were formed in the exacting nuclear and aerospace industries, expanded into medical where we have supplied critical components to a global customer base.

Veridiam’s ability to work with challenging materials such as titanium alloys, nickel-based superalloys, refractory metals, and specialty stainless steels ensures reliable, mission‑ready products for our customers’ most vital programs. As a trusted partner, Veridiam provides technical collaboration, quality assurance, and supply chain reliability essential to advancing innovation and operational success across these highly regulated industries and results for mission‑critical parts made from titanium alloys, nickel-based superalloys, refractory metals and more.

At Veridiam we recognize that talent is at the forefront of our organization and define who we are in today's industry. You will work in a highly regulated, precision manufacturing environment where safety, documentation integrity, dimensional control (“True Diameter”) and traceability are paramount.

The Visual Work Instructions (VWI) Writer develops, maintains, and controls clear, accurate, and visually oriented work instructions used in manufacturing, assembly, inspection, testing, packaging, and related operations. The position works closely with manufacturing engineering, quality, production, and subject‑matter experts to translate technical requirements and shop‑floor processes into standardized, easy‑to‑follow instructions.

The role uses photographs, illustrations, diagrams, annotations, and concise written content to help employees perform work safely, consistently, and in compliance with engineering, quality, customer, and regulatory requirements.

• Review existing manufacturing instructions (MIs) to understand process scope and requirements.
• Observe and interview manufacturing operators performing jobs on the shop floor; ask clarifying questions to capture an accurate understanding of the required sequence of work.
• Create visual, step‑by‑step work instructions using photographs, drawings, diagrams, callouts, symbols and concise easy to understand operator‑friendly written language.
• Take photos and/or short videos of each process step.
• Time each step to include in the VWI.
• Clearly identify required tools, equipment, materials, personal protective equipment, settings, measurements, tolerances, safety precautions and inspection points.
• Draft VWIs using a standard template (step description, visual, time per step) with standardized formats, terminology, and visual documentation practices.
• Route drafts to the relevant engineer/supervisor for technical accuracy review and sign‑off.
• Revise VWIs based on feedback; post/update finalized versions at workstations.
• Track progress and maintain a status log.
• May assist with developing standard operating procedures training materials, checklists, and forms.
• Flag any manufacturing instructions that are outdated, unclear, or inconsistent with current floor practice.
• Demonstrates ability to appear for work on time,…