Technical Writer

Job Title: Technical Writer Job Description

The Technical Writer is responsible for creating, editing, and maintaining comprehensive technical documentation, including equipment installation, operation, and maintenance manuals; machine safety documentation; troubleshooting and service guides; standard operating procedures (SOPs); and internal work instructions. This role requires collaboration with mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers, as well as manufacturing, assembly, field service, and customer support teams to gather accurate technical content. The Technical Writer reviews engineering drawings, schematics, PLC logic descriptions, and bills of materials (BOMs) to ensure documentation accuracy and clarity. All materials must comply with applicable OSHA, machine safety, ISO, and customer-specific documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Create, edit, and maintain technical documentation for equipment installation, operation, and maintenance.
• Develop machine safety documentation and troubleshooting guides.
• Craft standard operating procedures (SOPs) and internal work instructions.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to gather and verify technical information.
• Review engineering drawings, schematics, and PLC logic descriptions for accuracy.
• Ensure documentation complies with OSHA, machine safety, ISO, and customer-specific standards.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in technical writing.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in documenting complex mechanical or electrical systems.
• Ability to create equipment manuals for installation, operation, and maintenance.
• Skill in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and schematics.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with custom machinery and automation.
• Knowledge of ISO documentation standards.
• Familiarity with machine safety standards such as ISO, ANSI, and CE marking.

Work Environment

This role is a mix of office-based work and time spent on the manufacturing floor, collaborating with different engineering groups. It is expected to be a full-time position, with a standard 40-hour work week.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grand Rapids, MI.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Grand Rapids,MI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 6, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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