Technical Writer

Title: Tech Writer/Editor II

Location: Aiken, SC

Duration: Temp to hire

Pay Range: $ 30-39.50/HR

Schedule: 9/80

Summar

y:
The Manufacturing Process Work Instruction Author is responsible for developing comprehensive, high-quality technical documentation that guides operators through the daily execution of CNC machining and welding tasks. This role serves as the critical link between engineering design and shop-floor execution. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team of Manufacturing Engineers, the Author will spend significant time on the production floor, collaborating directly with operators and engineers to observe processes, validate workflows, and design rigid, repeatable, and error-proof process steps. The primary goal is to eliminate ambiguity in production, reduce scrap, and ensure the consistent delivery of quality parts through standardized work instructio

ns.
Skills Requir

ed: Technical Writ

• ing:Ability to translate complex engineering specifications into clear, concise, and actionable step-by-step instructions for a diverse operator populat
• ion.CAD Proficiency: Experience with 3D modeling software to create visual aids, callouts, and detailed diagrams for work instructi
• ons.Tooling & Fixturing Knowledge: Strong understanding of the design and application of machining and welding fixtures to ensure part stability and repeatabil
• ity.Interpersonal Communication: Exceptional ability to build rapport and collaborate with shop-floor personnel, actively listening to operator feedback to refine proces
• ses.Process Analysis: Ability to identify potential failure points in a manufacturing sequence and implement "poka-yoke" (error-proofing) methodolog

ies.
Experience Requ

• ired:Manufacturing Environment: Proven experience working within a CNC machining and/or welding production environ
• ment.Process Documentation: Demonstrated track record of authoring formal work instructions, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), or process rout
• ings.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Experience working in an integrated team environment, bridging the gap between engineering theory and practical shop-floor applica
• tion.Quality Standards: Familiarity with quality control checkpoints and the integration of inspection steps within a manufacturing pro

cess.
Education Requ

• ired :Degree/Certification: An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related technical
• field.Alternative Qualification: Equivalent professional experience in a senior machining or welding lead role with a documented history of process improvement and technical wr