Technical Writer

US Tech Solutions, Inc.
  • Hickory, NC
  • $30–$39 Per Hour
  • Instant Apply
2 days ago

Job Description

Schedule: 03 Month Contract with possible extension
 
Job Description:
The Contract Technical Writer will create, revise, and maintain clear, accurate, and user-focused technical documentation supporting engineering, manufacturing, equipment, and operational activities. This role will partner with engineers, subject-matter experts, technicians, project managers, and other stakeholders to translate complex technical information into standardized documentation that is easy to understand and use
 
Responsibilities:
  • Develop, edit, and maintain technical documents, including standard operating procedures, work instructions, equipment manuals, process documentation, training materials, specifications, and troubleshooting guides.
  • Interview and collaborate with subject-matter experts to gather, validate, and organize technical content.
  • Translate complex engineering and operational information into clear, concise language appropriate for the intended audience.
  • Create and update diagrams, screenshots, tables, and other supporting content to improve usability and comprehension.
  • Apply document templates, style guides, terminology standards, and revision-control requirements consistently.
  • Manage document reviews, incorporate stakeholder feedback, and obtain required approvals within agreed timelines.
  • Verify documentation against equipment, processes, drawings, and source materials to ensure accuracy and completeness.
  • Maintain organized document repositories, revision histories, and status tracking.
  • Identify documentation gaps and recommend improvements to content, structure, and document-development processes.
  • Support multiple assignments and priorities while meeting quality, schedule, confidentiality, and safety expectations. 
 
Experience:
  • Proven experience as a Technical Writer or in a similar role.
  • Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to understand complex technical information and translate it for non-technical audiences.
  • Proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat or similar documentation software.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
 
Preferred Qualifications 
  • Experience documenting industrial equipment, automation systems, manufacturing processes, maintenance activities, or engineering projects.
  • Familiarity with document control, quality management systems, change management, or regulated environments.
  • Experience with SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, illustration or screen-capture tools, and content-management systems.
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, process flows, equipment specifications, and technical data.
 
 
Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, Communications, English, or STEM field is preferred, but will consider candidates with extensive experience without the degree.
 
About US Tech Solutions:
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.
 
US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
 
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Numbers & Facts

LocationHickory, NC
Salary$30–$39 Per Hour

Skills

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  • Automation Systemsunmatched
  • Change Managementunmatched
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  • Content Management Systems (CMS)unmatched
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  • Engineeringunmatched
  • Engineering Drawingunmatched
  • English Languageunmatched
  • Equipment Specificationunmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
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  • Microsoft SharePointunmatched
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  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
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  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Proofreadingunmatched
  • Quality Managementunmatched
  • Screen Captureunmatched
  • Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM)unmatched
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
  • Style Guideunmatched
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  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Technical Editingunmatched
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