Dematic Technical Communications and Training (TCT) has an immediate need for a Technical Writer who coordinates, researches, and writes technical manuals, SOPs, support documents, and related documentation for customers in the material handling sector.
What we offer:
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Competitive Compensation and Benefits
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Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $53,000 to $113,000 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.
Tasks and Qualifications:
What you will do in this role:
Strong English communication and writing skills are required.
Strong determination to produce applicable, accurate, and complete technical documentation, with an emphasis on customer-focused operator instructions (e.g., Standard Operating Procedures [SOPs]) in the government logistics space.
Ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical blueprints required.
Ability to understand complex, technical information and communicate it in practical language.
Ability to follow strict guidelines and apply standards, styles, and templates to ensure common documentation look and feel.
Proficient with various software products used for authoring (e.g., MS Office products, Adobe products, Component Content Management Systems [CCMS]) and ability to quickly learn new software.
Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers, manage time, meet deadlines, and set priorities with minimal direction.
Knowledge of material handling systems (equipment and software) used in a manufacturing/warehouse environment is desired.
Instructional Design/eLearning Development experience preferred.
Experience creating documentation for government agencies is highly preferred.
What we are looking for:
Candidate must be willing and able to travel up to 20% of the time.
Typically, BS/BA in a related discipline. Degree in Technical Communication/Writing or equivalent writing experience required. Training in the documentation for material handling companies.
Candidate may need to pass a government background check.
Two or more years of experience in a similar role or related field preferred.
Some positions in the U.S. may require vaccination against COVID-19. Where legally permitted or required, offers for such roles are contingent on the candidate providing proof of full vaccination against Covid 19 (currently one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine or two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine). Candidates with medical issues or religious beliefs or practices that prevent them from getting the vaccine may request an exemption from the vaccine requirement.
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