Technical Writer

We have an immediate opening for a Technical Writer in our Bellingham, WA facility. 

The ideal candidate in this position will create user data sheets, warning labels, instruction sheets, and manuals for a variety of machines and products. To ensure accurate documentation, this position regularly works with various subgroups/departments in the Company, including Research & Development, Quality Control, Parts, Technical Support, Service, and Marketing. 

A typical workday can be quite varied, including writing and desktop publishing; removing a new machine from its box, assembling it, and adjusting it; researching and identifying machine hazards; interviewing in-house subject matter experts; communicating with production factories to clarify design specifications and production schedules; working closely with our in-house photographers and editing photos; drawing simple illustrations to enhance the usability of written instructions; reviewing and translating wiring schematics into illustrative in-house style; or thoroughly reviewing exploded-view diagrams and parts lists to ensure that they are accurate. This position requires a very high degree of attention to detail. The position participates in an extensive proofing process, so the candidate must be comfortable with giving and getting regular constructive criticism of their work.

Job Responsibilities:

• Creation/editing of:
  • Owner’s Manuals
  • Instruction Sheets
  • Manual Updates and Inserts
  • Part Lists and Breakdowns
  • Wiring Diagrams & Electrical Documents
  • Troubleshooting Tables
  • Data Sheets
  • Product Warnings, Machine Labels & Placement 
  • Training Modules & Style Guides

Approximate time breakdown for position:

• 40% Technical Writing, Desktop Publishing, Photo Editing, Illustrations
• 25% Part Breakdowns, Wiring Diagrams
• 15% Reading, Proofing, Editing
• 10% Hands-on Work with Machinery and Tools
• 10% Meetings, Research, Other

Job Requirements:

• Must have experience using Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, etc.) 
• High degree of mechanical aptitude
• Strong technical communication and documentation skills
• Very high attention to detail
• Strong experience operating/servicing machinery or power tools
• A college degree (or related work experience) in technical documentation, writing, or communications. Familiarity with safety standards (ANSI, NFPA, OSHA) and NRTL certifications (UL, CSA, TUV) is a plus.
• A strong work ethic and a high degree of ingenuity, confidence, and resilience
• Strong organization/project management skills and consistent time management
• Ability to assess problems and identify effective solutions
• Understanding of document/version control
• Experience with Excel Macros is a plus 

Our Tech Docs team operates under regular deadlines in a production-oriented atmosphere. Our Tech Writers regularly coordinate with inspectors and engineers around the globe, as well as a variety of internal Company staff in multiple departments. All work produced is subjected to multiple rounds of extensive proofing, so the right candidate must be comfortable with constructive criticism and a deeply involved editorial process.

About Our Company:

Since our inception in 1983, Grizzly Industrial has become one of the USA’s largest providers of woodworking and metalworking machinery, tools, and related accessories. Grizzly products can be found in all sizes of shops, from large industrial production users to the smaller cabinet and machine shops.

We provide high-quality products at the lowest possible prices and are truly dedicated to providing excellent customer service to ensure our customers’ needs are met.

Our Culture:

As a Company, we value employees with a strong work ethic who desire excellence in the service they provide and their work. We promote a corporate structure that is professional, collaborative, fast-paced, and organized. We place a strong value on respect and integrity and promote a positive environment where employees are committed, energetic, helpful, cooperative, courteous, and productive.

As an organization, we focus on getting results, and to achieve results, we remain focused on teamwork, maintaining high standards, and taking complete ownership of our work. 

Compensation and Benefits:

For a complete summary of our current benefit offerings please go to: https://support.grizzly.com/hc/en-us/articles/4404709035415-Employment-Opportunities

 Grizzly is a drug-free and equal employment opportunity employer.

To learn more about our company’s products and history, visit our website at www.grizzly.com.