Technical Writer jobs in Sacramento, CA

Description

Are you ignited by innovation? Can you identify opportunity when others cannot? And do you thrive on the words, "…it can't be done"? 

At Tri Tool, we’re looking for problem-solvers, unconventional thinkers, and impassioned doers who can dream up bold ideas and build solutions that are nothing short of amazing

For 50 years, we’ve been a global leader in the design and manufacture of custom engineered solutions and precision machine tools, partnering with leading companies in all major industrial markets—aerospace, government and defense, life sciences, power generation, oil and gas, and semiconductor—to solve complex challenges, every day.

To drive our mission, we are looking for a technical writer to help us push the boundaries of machining innovation. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

At Tri Tool, we honor creativity, self-empowerment, and the unconventional. Currently, we are looking for a Technical Writer who can work independently and operate under limited supervision in creating customer facing documentation for industrial tools and machinery for pipe and tube machining applications. Self-motivated and results-driven, our ideal candidate exhibits a desire to learn, high attention to detail, command of the English language and an eye for professional design and document aesthetics. 

TYPICAL DUTIES:

· *Collaborate and strategize with colleagues in the engineering, sales, and marketing departments to create clear, concise, and visually appealing product documentation.

· *Become familiar with company products including tool application, operation, and general construction.

· *Create/develop user manuals for machine tools.

· *Create technical specification documentation for machine tools.

· *Manage existing customer-facing documentation, ensuring updates and modifications are released in a timely manner.

· *Develop/refine standardized formats in keeping with marketing/branding guidelines.

· Utilize graphical design skills to create clear and descriptive diagrams.

· Assist with departmental administrative duties/document control.

· Perform all duties as assigned with adherence to Tri Tool’s Core Values.

*denotes essential job function 

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

· 1 year applicable experience in creation of technical or marketing materials using design software (recent experience with Adobe InDesign is preferred).

· Communicate professionally with excellent technical writing skills, grammar, and attention to detail.

· Knowledgeable and skilled with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

· Knowledge of Adobe InDesign software or similar.

· Must be self-motivated and able to multi-task projects and information. 

· Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Visa sponsorship.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

· AA/AS degree from accredited college or university or equivalent course work completed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to lift/move up to 50 pounds without assistance; Lifting/Moving anything over 50 pounds must be assisted. Must be able to wear safety equipment as required for personal protection. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; stand; stoop; squat; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to safely use hand tools, power tools, and engineering product. Must be able to use office equipment such as computers, multi-line phones, scanners, copiers, and paper cutters.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is primarily conducted in a semi-private office/cubicle setting. The noise level is mild in the office. Infrequent travel to other company facilities or client locations may be required. 

Duties may require interaction or work in a shop/plant atmosphere. The production or shop/plant environment may have a moderate to loud noise level and requires use of Personal Protective Equipment.
Interaction with other employees, as well as supervisors, and client personnel. Employees may be required to work in excess of 8 hours in a day and/or 40 hours per week.
 

DISCLAIMER:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor’s instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.

Tri Tool is a federal contractor and must adhere by federal law. Additionally, we comply with all requirements to maintain our status as a federal contractor.

PAY RANGE: $32.00 - $37.00 per hour