Technical Writer

Summary

Reporting to the Document Control Manager, the Tech Writer is responsible for taking technical information and illustrations and sorting them into manuals and drawings it in a way that can be easily understood and utilized by both technical and non-technical people.

Their work will include creation and maintenance of operator and service manuals, design specifications relevant to manufacturing and maintenance of R&D documentation as well as PDI (Pre-Delivery Inspection) forms and instructions, as well as Product Quality Campaigns.

Creating these documents requires a great deal of research and subject matter knowledge therefore the successful candidate must have excellent research skills and become a subject matter expert.

Väderstad is looking for people who share our passion for farming. Our employees are the most important resource we have in achieving our goals.

We provide great career opportunities for the right candidates in a rapidly evolving workplace with locations in ag markets across North America.

Vaderstad is an equal opportunity employer, that values and respects diversity in its workforce. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business needs.

Education / Experience

• Technical drafting diploma in Industrial Design, Engineering, or equivalent preferred
• Strong working knowledge of Arbortext ,Creo Illustrate and Microsoft Office
• Previous experience as a Technical Writer is an asset
• Agricultural and / or Manufacturing industry experience is an asset
• Knowledge of and experience with current farming practices and equipment are an asset

Why Work with Us?

• Four-day work week, every week is a long weekend!
• Vaderstad offers a competitive compensation package including competitive salary, health benefits and pension matching.
• Health, Dental, Vision and Prescription benefits are 100% paid by the Vaderstad.
• Vaderstad provides you the opportunity to work with an ambitious, growth-oriented team that is driven to continuously improve

Core Competencies

• Mechanically inclined
• Understanding of information design, training material development, 3D modelling, and illustration
• Good understanding of MS Word, Excel, Outlook and the internet, with the ability to learn new programs and applications as required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent written skills in English

Accountabilities

• Create and update Operator / Service manuals with yearly updates by manufacturer
• Provide support to Manufacturing and Service departments
• Will have the ability to meet deadlines set by the Document Control Manager
• Will have good communication and interaction with the design team and production team
• Ability to efficiently gather and research information for use in technical documentation
• Assist in design and maintenance of technical document layouts
• Ability to deliver high quality documentation with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and make them easily understandable in text and drawings
• Make decisions with manager guidance and in compliance with the essential functions of the task
• Ability to remain positive, persuasive and personable when dealing with difficult situations
• Assist Service team with communicating maintenance procedures and guidelines
• Other tasks as required

Work Conditions

• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals
• Office environment
• Work is performed in a combination of environments which require the usage of Personal Protective Equipment
• This position may be exposed to elements such as noise, dust, odours, fumes and oils
• Lifting or moving up to 50 lbs. may be required
30+ days ago