Junior Technical Writer

Company Culture & Values

At WESCORP, we value people who show up ready to work hard and do things right. As a family-owned company since 1962, we take pride in building things that last – starting with our team. Our culture is built on trust, accountability, and mutual respect. We believe in putting in an honest day’s work, supporting one another, and holding ourselves to high standards of quality and performance.

Whether you’re working on the shop floor, in engineering, or supporting operations, you’ll be part of a team that values reliability, craftsmanship, and a hands-on mindset. We’re not looking for shortcuts – we’re looking for people who take ownership, stay focused, and care about the work they do. If that sounds like you, you’ll find a long-term home here.

Job Summary

The Technical Writer is responsible for preparing, maintaining, and organizing the documentation that supports our engineering and production processes. This includes maintaining travelers, work orders, and other paperwork associated with manufacturing orders. The Technical Writer will work closely with Engineering, Quality, and Production to translate complex technical content.

Key Responsibilities

• Review technical specifications and flow down requirements into the work order traveler
• Conduct research, including reading source material and meeting with subject matter experts
• Organize and maintain documentation in accordance with the QMS
• Work with engineering, quality, and production teams to gather needed information
• Track revisions and ensure the most current versions of documents are available
• Support audits and reviews by providing documentation as requested
• Help standardize templates and formatting for consistency across documents

Core Competencies & Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• 1 years of technical writing experience in an office environment
• Basic understanding of engineering drawings, routing, or job travelers
• Experience in a manufacturing, or machining environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of document control principles
• Ability to interpret technical instructions, part numbers, or specifications

Core Competencies

• Attention to Detail – Ensures documentation, procedures, and process controls are accurate, complete, and compliant with internal and external standards
• Organization – Ability to clearly format and organize technical information
• Technical Acumen – Possesses basic understanding of engineering principles, and manufacturing processes
• Communication & Collaboration – Communicates effectively with all levels of the organization, including shop floor, and office staff

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Occasional time spent on the production floor observing processes or handling paperwork
• Lift or move up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Work in environment that may include exposure to noise, heat, dust or chemicals
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.