Technical Writer Job at Astec Industries, Eugene, OR

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  • Astec Industries
  • Eugene, OR

Job Description

Job Description

Description

BUILT TO CONNECT

Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Technical Writer, for our Peterson Pacific Corp line of products, researches, writes, edits, and proofreads technical data for use in documents or sections of documents such as manuals, procedures, specifications, etc.

Key Deliverables
• Ensure of all written information before publishing.
• Recommend revision in order to provide quality research.
• Interview proper personnel to gain knowledge on product technologies and production methods.
• Write easy to understand user interface text.
• Create and maintain the information architecture.

Key Activities & Responsibilities
• Work with subject matter experts including design engineers, technicians, vendors and others to write and develop accurate and complete technical content including but not limited to operation, maintenance and service manuals.
• Review and/or copy edit content developed by other members of the team.
• Plan, prepare and edit technical materials for release to customers.
• Generate ideas for improving content and workflow.
• Determine the clearest and most logical way to present information.
• Analyze content for needed updates or additional development.
• May assist in design and layout work.

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:
• Minimum 2-year degree in Engineering or Technical Communication preferred. Other degrees may be considered with adequate technical experience.
• Engineering, Service, or other technical background would be a plus.
• Must be self-motivated, able to follow directions, and work independently and as a team-player.
• Must possess excellent writing, listening, and communication skills are required.
• Must have intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop software.
• Familiarity with product liability issues and ANSI, OSHA, ISO and other governmental or industry standards preferred.

Supervisor and Leadership Expectations

None

Our Culture and Values

Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.
• Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers
• Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business
• Respect for all individuals
• Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation
• Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of injury in an office environment and occasionally a manufacturing shop plant environment. Duties include a typical office setting including extensive computer work, sitting or standing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person's veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.

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