Technical Writer
Lanco Group of Companies•Markham, IL
•$50,000 - $52,000•Hybrid
About The Position
Review and research new crane systems technology and maintenance requirements in order to develop new operator, maintenance, and parts documentation to support LANCO customers.
Requirements
- 3+ years in an industrial equipment setting.
- Superior writing and editing skills.
- Ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to elicit detailed information from subject-matter experts.
- Adept in document creation using applications such as Acrobat, Microsoft Word and Power-Point.
Nice To Haves
- Mechanical aptitude and knowledge of the manufacturing of cranes and crane systems.
- Bachelor’s degree in English or equivalent work experience in a manufacturing business office setting with knowledge of computer systems and Microsoft Office products.
Responsibilities
- Creation of technical documentation regarding operation and maintenance of cranes
- Documenting the specifications, design, features and operation of applications
- Layout and design of documents using document creation software following the Mi-Jack Products style.
- Interviewing engineers, applications developers, technical resource personnel, vendors, and sales personnel to ensure the accuracy of all documentation developed.
- Based on interviews, create a document to allow customers to both operator and maintenance their crane equipment.
- Apply hands-on expertise and knowledge of the structure, electrical and hydraulic systems of cranes in order to write up operational and maintenance procedures for crane manuals.
- Apply technical knowledge of Autodesk Vault process control system to aid in gathering schematics and research crane components based on Bills of Material.
- Apply technical knowledge of Epicor system to acquire bills of material for cranes in order to conduct research for documentation purposes.
- Understand and apply knowledge of schematics to assist in documentation and procedural write-ups.
- Follow departmental structures and procedures to ensure efforts are streamlined and no duplication of effort occurs.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
