Technical Writer I - Associate

Graco•Dayton, MN

About The Position

Graco manufactures and markets equipment used to move, measure, control, dispense, and spray fluid and powder materials. The Technical Writer I designs, develops, and writes technical materials for Graco products, including equipment manuals, product support materials, and operating and maintenance instructions, in accordance with company engineering standards. The documentation supports the sale, operation, training, and repair of products. The role produces and maintains accurate product documentation, works with engineering, safety, and marketing partners, and collaborates with project engineers to address safety hazards and potential user confusion. It also manages translation workflows, edits materials from subject matter experts and other contributors, and advocates for customers and end users throughout product and documentation development. The position includes opportunities for professional development and participation in the company-wide technical publications group. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent and unrestricted basis. The role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, including for candidates working under temporary employment authorization. The base pay range is $21.92–$38.41 per hour; the final rate depends on factors including location, skills, competencies, education, experience, and internal equity.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in technical writing and communication, instructional design, English, or a related field.
0–2 years of experience creating technical documentation, or transferable writing experience.
Excellent written and verbal English skills.
Strong prioritization and time-management skills.
Confidence meeting tight deadlines while managing multiple projects.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Willingness to travel periodically to other offices.
Legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent and unrestricted basis; the position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship or temporary employment authorization.

Nice To Haves

Competency creating content in DITA/XML using Synchro Soft Oxygen, PTC Arbortext, or similar authoring tools.
Experience with Adobe FrameMaker (unstructured).
Familiarity with managing content in a component content management system (CCMS).
Experience working and collaborating within a distributed team.
Familiarity with translation management practices and writing for translation.

Responsibilities

Produce clear, concise, and accurate technical product documentation according to company standards.
Partner with engineering, safety, and marketing teams to plan and deliver product documentation on time and on budget.
Review and revise published materials to address product updates and changing content requirements.
Collaborate with project engineers to proactively address safety hazards and user confusion in operation and repair procedures.
Manage the translation process for technical product information.
Review and edit material prepared by subject matter experts, technical writers, and/or technical illustrators.
Advocate for customers and end users during product and documentation development.
Participate in professional development and training opportunities to build expertise in Graco products and tools.
Attend regular writer meetings and communicate with the company-wide Graco technical publications group.