Sr Technical Writer

Milwaukee Tool
US - Wisconsin - Brookfield
November 18, 2024

INNOVATE without boundaries!

At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success - so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to provide support to your business unit.

Behind our doors you'll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to support the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you'll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen.

Your Role on Our Team:

As a part of the Product Safety team, the Technical Publications department creates the operator's manuals, on-product labels, and service literature needed to obtain certifications and ensure the end-user fully understands how to use Milwaukee products safely and effectively.

You'll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:

Write and layout concise, highly structured instructions of high to extreme complexity, directed toward a specific audience
Review and edit peers' work
Maintain electronic files for domestic and international product literature, including, but not limited to, manuals, on-product labels, service parts lists, service wiring diagrams, repair manuals, service instructions, and calibration manuals
Research and organize technical data, working closely with Engineering, Service, Regulatory, Safety, Liability, and international and domestic Marketing Departments
Document changes to existing literature or the release of new literature
Maintain Technical Publications databases used by internal and external customers

The TOOLS you'll bring with you:

Consistently reevaluates priorities and adjusts to changing deadlines
Leads communication with teams and excels as an individual contributor in a global environment
Ability to exceed schedules and recognize/react quickly to priority changes
Identifies and implements solutions
Clear understanding of how you impact projects and company goals
Requires a Bachelor's degree or technical equivalent, and 5-10 years experience: Areas of study include Journalism, Science Writing, English, Technical Communication, Graphic Arts
Technical background/Strong mechanical aptitude
General knowledge of proper power tool use and safety
Software skills in Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office
Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Illustrator required

Other TOOLS we prefer you to have:

Experience in CAD programs
Understanding of programs such as Corel Draw, ProEngineer, TeamCenter, NX (UG), and ERP systems

Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Frequently required to stand, walk, bend, stretch, reach, and effectively communicate with others in the workplace
Sitting for prolonged periods of time
Prolonged exposure to computer screens
Repetitive use of hands and fingers to operate office equipment, machinery, hand tools, and/or power tools
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
May require to wear personal protective equipment which includes, but is not limited to, safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection
May work in laboratories and/or controlled, enclosed, restricted areas
Noise levels range from moderate to loud
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time
May require travel dependent on company needs

We provide these great perks and benefits:

Robust health, dental, and vision insurance plans
Generous 401(k) savings plan
Education assistance
On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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