Technical Writer

Job Description

Technical Writer

About our company:

The Raymond Corporation is a division of the Toyota Industries Corporation. We empower you to do great work in a company with 100 years of success, innovation and growth. Our Associates are the foundation of our continued success. If you're innovative and enjoy the thrill of making things happen - share our vision and grow with us.

About the position:

The Technical Writer is responsible for research, development, writing, and publication of technical documentation such as maintenance, operator, and installation manuals, software implementation and user guides, online help, and various other technical documents. This individual will develop and verify content with multiple departments and subject matter experts, and may coordinate the production, publication, and distribution of printed, electronic, and online materials.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manages and makes updates to Corporate Sales Manual and related collateral.
• Provides document creation and writing to support the Company's publishing goals, legal requirements, and objectives of the Technical Publications department.
• Ensures that all publications conform to Corporate standards.
• Makes technical updates to published documents as needed.
• Integrates graphics, creates PDFs, initiates, and manages PDF shared reviews.
• May conduct content research to assist colleagues with the design and development of materials.
• May assist with preparation and upload of content into a content management system.
• Worksin a Windows system environment, and interacts with internal databases.

The successful candidateshould be familiar with:

• Data entry, Excel spreadsheets.
• Engineering prints, system diagrams, and parts lists.
• Electromechanical and hydraulic systems, hardware/software integration and troubleshooting, and basic assembly techniques and tools.
• FrameMaker or comparable authoring/publishing program, RoboHelp or comparable Help authoring tool, Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite, and a content management system (CMS) such as Adobe Experience Manager Guides.
• Technical communication industry terminology, minimalism, and simplified English.

About you:

• 1 or more years of related work experience is strongly preferred.
• Minimum Associate's Degree or related technical certificate is preferred.

It would be great if you had:

• Strong attention to detail
• Very goodverbal and written communication skills
• Excellentwriting, editing, and proofreading skills
• Self-driven with the ability to work independently and be accountable for project deadlines
• Excellent planning, time management, and decision-making skills with the ability to self-manage numerous projects simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on teamwork

About the schedule:

This position offers a hybrid schedule after the training period.

About the total compensation package:

Salary -Salaries ranging from $52,000 - $66,800 depending on experience.

Benefits- We recognize the value of a comprehensive benefits program for our employees and work tirelessly to make sure our package meets the needs of our employees and their families. Eligible employees can elect and participate in a variety of benefits including:

• Medical and Rx Plan options
• Dental and Vision Plan options
• 10 Company Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care
• Life Insurance and AD D
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Indemnity Insurance
• ID Theft Protection
• Comprehensive 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Profit Sharing Plan based on annual profitability
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Vacation (on day 1), Sick, Volunteer Time
• Tuition Aid Program

Requirements

1 or more years of related work experience is strongly preferred.Minimum Associate's Degree or related technical certificate is preferred.