Technical Writer

Wanco Inc. is seeking a Technical Writer in our Arvada, CO production facility.

Summary:

We are looking for an experienced, accomplished, and exceptional technical writer to help create, develop and maintain our library of product documentation.  The ideal candidate should already have a proven track record of creating technical documentation and must possess outstanding skills in critical and sequential thinking. They must also be able to collaborate effectively.

Qualifications:

·         3+ years of full-time, professional experience as a technical writer

·         Excellent, effective communication skills – written and verbal

·         Excellent spelling and grammatical skills

·         Excellent editing and proofreading skills

·         Excellent time management skills

·         Proven ability to take complex, technical information and rewrite it for non-technical end users

·         Strong attention to detail while also understanding the bigger picture and the end goals of a project

·         Strong work ethic and positive attitude

·         Innate desire to learn

·         Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines

·         Does not require constant oversight – self-starter

·         Ability to develop and maintain positive interpersonal working relationships that encourage openness and facilitate productive collaboration

·         Flexible – adapts easily to changing business needs

·         Strong organization skills

Preferred Additional Skills:

·         Proficient with Adobe FrameMaker, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, and PhotoShop

·         Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook

·         Previous experience in a technical writing role in an engineering or manufacturing environment

·         Background in power systems is a plus

·         Previous experience with AI tools / platforms

·         Ability to read engineering drawings

·         Ability to use ERP systems

·         Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or related field

·         Experience with Adobe Premier or other video editing skills

Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

·         Create and update product-specific operator, service, and maintenance manuals

·         Create additional external and/or internal customer support documents, such as troubleshooting guides and training materials

·         Perform all stages of document creation including written and illustrative content:  develop, write, edit, format, proofread, and publish

·         Manage, format, and modify vector artwork provided by engineering department

·         Gather and research information when necessary

·         Work with subject matter experts as needed, including engineers, drafters, other technical writers, buyers, sales team, and commercial printers

·         Shift between projects while maintaining efficiency and productivity to achieve goals on time

·         Prioritize work based on changing needs

Physical Requirements:

·         Work full-time and on-site in Arvada, Colorado

·         Mobility to work in a large factory setting with walking, lifting, standing, and sitting, while maintaining PPE requirements

·         Some local travel may be required

Candidate will be asked to provide samples of previous work.

Reporting: This position reports to the Director of Project Manager

Pay Scale:  $28 - $35 (based on experience)

Benefits: Insurance (Medical, Dental, Life, 401k). Paid time off and holidays.

Wanco Inc. Address: 5870 Tennyson Street, Arvada, CO 80003 | wanco.com

Wanco is the industryʼs leading manufacturer of highway safety and traffic control products. Innovation and new product development have made us what we are, and will continue to carry our reputation forward, well into the future.

Wanco provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.