Technical Writer

Technical Writer

At Pro Mach, we’re looking for people who want to shine. You’ll have opportunities to take your career in the direction you want. You can be creative. Strategic. Persuasive. Influential. Mechanical marvel. Customer service authority. Meticulous. A closer. A futurist.

You’ll be challenged and rewarded. Improve our customers’ packaging performance and efficiency every day. Help build the future of packaging automation. We’re proud of that and hope you will be too.

Federal is looking for a Technical Writer to create, develop, write, and edit material for manuals, reports, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications.

• Write and edit technical documents including reference manuals and product manuals.
• Write and edit procedural documentation such as user guides and one-page lessons.
• Revise published materials based on redlines and recommended revisions from supervisor or others.
• Work under the supervisor's direction to obtain necessary information for daily tasks.
• Create parts and operational manual for legacy equipment using bill of materials, assembly drawings and research.
• Revise manuals when conversions or upgrades occur.
• Gather feedback from customers, engineers, manufacturing, and field service to improve technical documents.
• Assess the audience needs for whom the technical and procedural documentation is intended; adjust tone and technical terms used to meet those needs and to ensure understanding.
• Help revise Power Point Presentations for management within Pro Mach.
• Organize material and complete documentation assignments according to set standards regarding timeline, order, clarity, style, and terminology.
• Take video footage of each machine running in a simulated production mode, prior to machine shipment.
• Take photographs of equipment on shop floor for record keeping and documentation purposes.
• Create machine-specific videos based on individual requests from the Sales or Marketing Department; these videos can include graphics, design work, audio, and narration.
• Support other Company initiatives such as team boards, 5S documentation, and safety video editing.
• Update and record all machine checklists including the electrical data sheets supplied by Manufacturing; maintain records and files of work following Pro Mach standards and procedures.

There's no monopoly on good ideas or limits to how far you can advance with our team. We offer an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative. We pride ourselves in being a company where people are happy and choose to build a career.

In addition to growth opportunities, as a Pro Mach employee, you receive more than just a paycheck. Total compensation includes your salary, comprehensive medical/dental and well-being programs, as well as life insurance, a generous paid time off program, and a retirement savings plan with a company match. And because we understand the importance of feeling protected, there is no waiting period for benefits — you are eligible on your first day of employment!

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, English, Technical Writing, or related field.
• At least 3 years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of CAD software like Solid Works, Solid Works Composer, or AutoCAD.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Suite programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent writing and grammatical skills.
• Excellent photographic and video graphic editing skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to present complex data in clear, concise text.
• Ability to meet deadlines and to work independently.
• Ability to edit and proofread work of colleagues.

Pro Mach, Inc. was named to the Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S. seven times. We continue to introduce innovative products, enter new markets, expand our global presence, and actively acquire new capabilities.

We have the rewards, opportunities, and the market strength of a large organization combined with the…