Technical Writer

Job Description

Technical Manual Writer will report to the Technical Manual Manager. This role requires a technical acumen with regard to instructions and proficiency in InDesign and other Adobe Creative Suite programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Carefully work through the vendor provided information to understand how the product is assembled and used.
• Compile information and write technical manuals, clearly and simply describing everything a consumer needs to assemble and use the product.
• Write clear, informative, and accurate instructions.
• Edit images in Photoshop to include in manuals.
• Edit and create illustrations from existing diagrams for manuals, as well as manuals written by co-workers, to clarify product procedures.
• Assemble information, and layout carefully adhering to our template format in InDesign.
• Update finished manuals and quick start guides as needed with updates, corrections, re-writes and other changes.
• Edit manuals written by other writers for errors, clarity and layout.
• Design, layout and illustrate quick start guides.
• Consult with technicians to help determine steps in the process.
• Review manuals to determine needed steps to illustrate.
• Create and edit labels, to meet specific branding and legal standards, and create Label Placement Maps.
• Additional duties as assigned by manager

Scope

• Staff supervision and development: No
• Decision making: None
• Travel: Up to 5%
• Flex Designation: Anywhere

The anticipated range for this position is $31.53 - $47.26 per hour depending on location, knowledge, skills, education and experience. In addition, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits to Associates (and their families) such as early access to pay, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability. Eligible Associates are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan. Associates will accrue paid time off up to 236 hours per year (inclusive of PTO, floating holidays, and paid holidays). Paid sick time up to 80 hours per year unless otherwise required by law.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 3-5 years' experience as a technical writer in a design environment within a retail industry preferred

Skills

• Knowledge and use of InDesign, OSX (Macintosh Operating System), Illustrator and Photoshop.
• Ability to work well with direct co-workers and employees in other departments to verify information and organize/layout documentation.
• Ability to work independently, planning time so as to meet deadlines.
• Ability to be flexible, changing procedures and priorities as needed.
• Ability to produce consistent work within established branding, style, and legal guidelines.
• Interest and ability in learning new techniques, quickly conforming to new standards as they are set and/or updated

Physical Requirements
Corporate - Remote - General office environment requiring ability to: *Stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time . *Speak and listen to others in person and over the phone and video conferencing. *Use keyboard and read from computer screen and reports. *The ability to lift up to 15 lbs.

Safety
Must be able to perform this job safely in accordance with standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices, without endangering the health or safety of self or others.

About Harbor Freight Tools

We're a 45 year-old, $8 billion national tool retailer with the energy, enthusiasm, and growth potential of a start-up. We have over 1,600 stores in 48 states across the country and are opening several new locations every week. We offer our customers more than 7,000 tools and accessories, from hand tools and generators to air and power tools, from shop equipment to automotive tools. We provide our customers with the right tool for the right job at the right price, always delivering quality and value.