Technical Writer

Title: Technical Writer Location: Fairport, NY 14450 Duration: 6+ Months Contract Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8AM – 5PM Pay rate: $32/hr W2 Job Description: Client’s Advanced Optics plant in Fairport, NY is seeking a technical writer to improve existing and develop new technical documentation. The documentation being developed is for use by manufacturing and engineering teams. Key Responsibilities: Documentation Creation: Develop and improve work instructions, standard operating procedures, troubleshooting guides, and job aids. Collaboration: Work closely with subject matter experts, engineers, and operations gather information and ensure accuracy in documentation. Research: Investigate and analyze technical information from various sources to create comprehensive documentation that meets user needs. Editing and Proofreading: Review and edit documentation for clarity, consistency, and adherence to company style guidelines. Basic Project Management: Manage documentation projects, including planning, scheduling, and tracking progress to meet deadlines and quality standards. Required Skills and Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in English, communication, technical writing, engineering, or science fields. (minimum required) 3+ years of technical writing experience, manufacturing environment experience preferred Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Teams). PTC Windchill system experience is a plus. Ability to understand technical processes being documented. Optics knowledge is a plus. Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner. Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy and quality in all documentation produced. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment, adapting to changing project requirements and deadlines. Creating technical documents and manuals Write end-user documentation including user manuals, technical documents, online help and infrastructure documentation Create and write technical documentation Maintain technical documentation for software products Maintaining all software user documentation Create and maintain technical manuals and user assistance documentation for software Comprehend technical drawings to document technical content Rewrite and/or edit technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications and related technical publications Writing and editing technical documents such as product manuals, service manuals, procedure manuals, and operations manuals Prepare user guides and instructional documentation (5%) Create user manuals, technical tutorials, installation guides, and operational documentation for technical and non-technical audiences Providing writing support for technical documents such as sales proposals, user manuals, systems guides and training manuals Developing and writing technical papers, manuals and supporting product documentation Translate technical information into manuals and/or web-based documents for non-technical and technical users Edit technical and process documentation Define technical specifications required for documentation Create user manuals and guides for software applications used within TMC Deliver technical documentation and presentations Translate technical information and create manuals and/or web-based documents for non-technical and technical users Researching and writing technical and end-user documentation for proprietary software