What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Publications Intern position at Graco Inc.?
Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. What does that mean? Well, we pump peanut butter into your jar, and the oil in your car. We glue the soles of your shoes, the glass in your windows and the screen on your phone. We spray the finish on your vehicle, coatings on your pills, the paint on your house and texture on your walls. Graco is part of your daily life.
Where You’ll Work – Process Division (PRO)
The Process division makes pumps and fluid management solutions of various technologies to move chemicals, water, wastewater, petroleum, food and other fluids. Many industries use our solutions such as the food and beverage industries, dairy, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, oil and natural gas, semiconductor, electronics, wastewater, mining and ceramics industries.
The future of PRO is bright, with significant investments being made across the business. The team continues to create products supporting manufacturers and processors in the food and beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, oil, natural gas, semiconductor, electronics, wastewater, mining and ceramics industries.
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Job Purpose
The Technical Writer Intern will design, develop, and revise technical materials for Graco products in accordance with corporate, engineering, and legal standards. Materials may include equipment manuals, product support materials, and internal help documents. This documentation may be used in the sale, operation, training, and repair of products.
What You Will Do at Graco
- Write and update product instruction manuals and related documents.
- Complete Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) affecting technical publication documents.
- Assist with the implementation of a component content management system (CCMS), migration of content into the CCMS, and DITA writing practices.
- Understand how the technical publications function supports Graco engineering, legal and safety, training, and customers.
- Follow set standards regarding format, content, order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
- Work closely with engineers, designers, legal representatives, safety experts, and fellow technical writers and illustrators to develop clear, accurate documents.
- Maintain records of work performed.
- Support the Technical Publications team through various other duties as assigned.
What You Will Bring to Graco
- Pursuing a college degree or equivalent experience with a background in Technical Writing & Communication or a related field with an emphasis on written communication
- 0 to 2 years of experience in technical writing
- Demonstrated ability to produce high quality written work, as evidenced with writing samples
- Strong technical aptitude
- Excellent written communication skills
- Good organizational, research, and analytical skills
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines at once
Accelerators
- Knowledge and experience with DITA XML structured authoring, graphic design software, and/or 3D CAD tools helpful but not required
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At Graco, you truly make a difference. Your unique talents contribute to our organizational growth and future. Not only do you make a difference, but Graco’s culture empowers employees to create their own career path. Whether you choose to advance within your current department or explore new opportunities in different divisions, you have the ability to build your future. Our managers are here to provide support and guidance as you continue to grow within your career.
Graco has excellent opportunities available to individuals who want to be part of a fast-moving, growing company that is committed to quality, innovation and solving fluid handling problems for our customers. Graco is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by Fortune Magazine in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021 & 2022. Graco offers attractive compensation, benefits and career development opportunities. Graco’s comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, stock purchase plan, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.
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