Technical Writer
(Kenner, LA): Flexicrew Technical Services (FTS) is seeking a Technical Writer to create and maintain technical documentation, dimensional drawings, parts illustrations, and service information for industrial equipment.
Essential Duties:
- Create, maintain, and update dimensional drawings and parts illustrations.
- Develop accurate 2D dimensioned drawings and 3D solid models using AutoCAD.
- Use engineering 3D models, photographs, measurements, and factory information to develop technical documentation.
- Create parts pages and service pictorial information for Parts and Service Manuals.
- Collaborate with engineers to determine dimensions, technical details, and written instructions.
- Conduct research to ensure technical information and terminology are accurate.
- Visit manufacturing and production areas to photograph, inspect, measure, and document equipment and components.
- Provide technical illustrations, drawings, and supporting graphics for technical publications.
- Maintain organized files and documentation for drawings, illustrations, photographs, and related technical information.
- Track projects and priorities to ensure documentation is completed within established deadlines.
- Assist with formatting, editing, and publishing technical documentation using applicable software.
Requirements/Skills:
- 3–5 years of relevant experience in technical writing, technical illustration, drafting, engineering documentation, or a related field.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Technical Writing, Engineering, Drafting, Communications, Graphic Design, or a related field.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D and 3D solid modeling, including the ability to create and modify complex 3D models.
- Experience with Creo, CorelDRAW, Adobe Photoshop, Arbortext, and Adobe publishing software.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, 3D models, photographs, measurements, and other technical information.
- Experience creating technical documentation, parts illustrations, service manuals, or engineering drawings.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work collaboratively with engineers and technical publications staff.
Physical Requirements:
- Regular access to manufacturing and factory areas is required.
- Ability to safely access equipment, including climbing ladders and working around, over, and underneath machinery.
- Ability to work around operating machinery, noise, moving equipment, and other typical industrial conditions.
- Must follow all applicable safety policies and procedures when working in production areas.
Equal Opportunity Statement:*Flexicrew Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with FTS is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications. Employment or consideration will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.