Technical Writer

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $75,000 to $110,000 depending on experience

Job Description

About Us:

Clayton designs and manufactures tools and equipment used by commercial and military aerospace customers to manufacture and maintain aircraft and vehicles. More information at We are a 40+ year manufacturer of Safety Solutions for Aerospace Customers. This is a small (35-40 employee) family owned business.

Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and be part of something innovative? Clayton Associates is expanding and looking for reliable, hardworking individuals to join our production team. We design and manufacture high-quality inflatable booths, sanding systems, Commercial Vacuum systems and other custom industrial products right here in Florida. If youre a team player whos good with your hands and takes pride in quality work, this might be your next move. Were expanding our production team and looking for dependable, detail-oriented individuals who take pride in hands-on work and quality craftsmanship.

Qualifications:

• At least three (3) years of experience in the preparation and writing of technical documents
• Experience writing manufacturing assembly and/or product manuals for electrical or mechanical products
• Mechanical or electrical engineering knowledge
• Good written communication and documentation skills
  
• Demonstratable portfolio of example documents that you have written
• Creative with can do attitude and love of technology
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, Adobe illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop
• Excellent interpersonal skills, have problem solving and creativity skills, honesty and integrity, an eagerness to learn and a high level of personal motivation, drive and energy.
• US work authorization (Required)

Responsibilities:

• Work with product managers and engineers to understand how to assemble, use and maintain our portfolio of products
• Create and maintain end user product instruction manuals
• Create and maintain technical documents, including Assembly Instructions and Work Travelers for in-house product assembly
• Gather information from sources including engineering drawings, product demonstrations, existing documentation
• Review and edit written materials by others and ensure document uniformity and consistency across our company
• Ensure that documents are complete, understandable, and accurately represent the appropriate visual presentation of data
• Continuously ensure that documents are updated, streamlined, maintained, and archived appropriately
• Maintain updated versions of documents across multiple repositories
• Ensure accurate version control and audit trail
  

Benefits:

• Aetna Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off

Schedule:

• This is a full time IN HOUSE position. Consultants or remote workers need not apply.
• Monday - Friday
• 8am - 5pm

*All offers of employment at Clayton Associates are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates.
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