Maintenance Technical Writer

Interaction 24
  • Seabrook, New Jersey
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Maintenance Technical Writer
    | Employment Type | Contract-to-Hire
    | Location | Seabrook, NJ (on-site)
    | Schedule | Mon – Fri Day Shift

    Position overview
    Client is seeking a Maintenance Technical Writer to develop the full documentation library that will support the maintenance program at the new facility. Working closely with the Maintenance Planner/Clerk and the broader maintenance team, this role will create the standard operating procedures, work instructions, and PM documentation needed to support a safe, efficient, and compliant maintenance operation from day one.

    Key responsibilities
    •       Write clear, accurate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for maintenance tasks across all equipment and systems at the new facility
    •       Develop step-by-step work instructions for technicians to follow when performing routine and corrective maintenance jobs
    •       Create Preventive Maintenance procedure documents to accompany PM tasks built in the eMaint CMMS, ensuring technicians have written guidance for every scheduled task
    •       Develop Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures for all applicable equipment in compliance with OSHA standards
    •       Review and interpret OEM equipment manuals, engineering drawings, and technical specifications to produce accurate, usable documentation
    •       Collaborate with Maintenance Manager, Planner/Clerk, and lead technicians to validate accuracy of all written procedures
    •       Organize and maintain the documentation library, version control, naming conventions, and document management
    •       Support technician onboarding by developing training materials and procedure quick-reference guides
    •       Revise and update documentation as equipment, processes, or regulations change

    Required qualifications
    •       2+ years of experience in technical writing within a manufacturing, industrial, or maintenance environment
    •       Demonstrated ability to write SOPs, work instructions, and maintenance procedures from OEM documentation and subject matter expert input
    •       Strong understanding of manufacturing maintenance operations and equipment terminology
    •       Experience writing or reviewing LOTO procedures in compliance with OSHA 
    •       Excellent written communication skills — ability to translate complex technical content into clear, concise language for technician-level readers
    •       Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and document management systems

    Preferred qualifications
    •       Experience supporting a new facility launch or greenfield startup environment
    •       Familiarity with food & beverage or food-grade manufacturing environments and GMP documentation requirements
    •       Experience working alongside a CMMS implementation, ability to align written procedures with PM tasks in the system
    •       Knowledge of ISO or other quality management documentation standards a plus

    Compensation: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour




    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSeabrook, New Jersey
    Websitehttps://www.ia24now.com

    Skills

    • Alliance/Partner Managementunmatched
    • Business Solutionsunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)unmatched
    • Consultingunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Document Managementunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Documentation Standardsunmatched
    • Engineering Drawingunmatched
    • Event Managementunmatched
    • Food Productionunmatched
    • Food and Beverage Industryunmatched
    • GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)unmatched
    • ISO (International Organization for Standardization)unmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Leading Edge Technologyunmatched
    • Maintenance Servicesunmatched
    • Management Consultingunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Manufacturing Equipment Maintenanceunmatched
    • Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
    • Market Analysisunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Microsoft Wordunmatched
    • OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)unmatched
    • OSHAunmatched
    • Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
    • Procedure Developmentunmatched
    • Process Developmentunmatched
    • Profit & Lossunmatched
    • Quality Managementunmatched
    • Recruiting Strategyunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Resource Managementunmatched
    • Service Deliveryunmatched
    • Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM)unmatched
    • Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
    • Standards Developmentunmatched
    • Startupunmatched
    • Support Documentationunmatched
    • Technical Drawingunmatched
    • Technical Writingunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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