Technical Writer I - Associate

Graco•Dayton, MN

7d•$22 - $38

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 works with engineering, safety, and marketing teams to plan and deliver accurate product documentation on time and within budget. It also reviews published materials as products and content requirements evolve, collaborates with project engineers to address safety hazards and user confusion, manages translation of technical product information, and advocates for customers and end users throughout product and documentation development. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States permanently and without restriction. The position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, and candidates working under temporary employment authorization are not eligible. The stated base pay range is $21.92–$38.41 per hour; final pay depends on factors including location, skills, competencies, education, experience, and internal equity.

Requirements

BA/BS 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.
Ability to meet tight deadlines while managing multiple projects.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent and unrestricted basis; temporary employment authorization and immigration sponsorship are not eligible.

Nice To Haves

Competency creating content in DITA/XML using Synchro Soft Oxygen, PTC Arbor text, or similar authoring tools.
Experience with Adobe FrameMaker (unstructured).
Familiarity with managing content in a CCMS (component content management system).
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 evolving content requirements.
Collaborate with project engineers to proactively address safety hazards and user confusion in operating and repair procedures.
Manage the translation process for technical product information.
Review and edit materials 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 Graco's company-wide technical publications group.
Travel periodically to other offices.