Technical Writer

At Belco Industries Inc. we are passionate about inspiring innovation around the world. We are Belco, The Systems Solutions People. As a custom machine builder in Belding, Michigan, we strive to provide the best experience for our customers. Belco serves multiple locations nationwide and continues to proudly build not only the most technologically advanced products in the industry, but committed, long-term relationships as well. We’re there from start to finish, standing behind our products from the drawing board to the customer’s shop floor.

Summary:

The position will prepare instruction/project manuals and other supporting documents to communicate complex and technical information more effectively. The ideal candidate is interested in writing/editing technical materials to create our project manuals, possesses strong analytical and organizational skills, and is proficient in writing. Successful employees invite input from others and listen and react intellectually.

Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Creates technically accurate and comprehensive documentation for project manuals.
• Verifying the clarity, completeness, accuracy, and quality of technical documents.
• Collaborate closely with development teams and project managers to understand and compose user guides and other technical specifications for project manuals.
• Provide a controlled document library and up-to-date documentation review process.
• Using a variety of computer programs including Microsoft Office products and the company’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) software to create and edit process documentation such as bill of materials and spare parts lists.
• Develops working knowledge of the product functional areas, as assigned.
• Passionately pursue the information that our customers need to be successful.
• Using technology and creativity to continuously improve quality, timeliness, and profitability.

Qualifications:

• Strong academic credentials: High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 2-4 years’ experience in technical writing. Preferably in the manufacturing setting.
• Demonstrates high level of cooperation, flexibility, and willingness to help the team succeed.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, ambiguous working environment.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other duties as required to meet the needs of the company and its customers.

Compensation: Salary

To Apply: Please contact Justin Swanson at jswanson@belcoind.com

Belco Industries Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.