Technical Writer / Drafter

Technical Writer / Drafter

Technical Writer / Drafter


DESCRIPTION
Summary
Hagie Manufacturing is seeking a qualified candidate to be part of our on-site engineering team in Clarion, IA. Hagie Manufacturing is a leader in the agricultural industry in providing crop protection solutions to customers. As a member of our team, you will work to develop and write technical operator manuals, hydraulic and electrical schematics, and also parts manuals for our products. A successful candidate must be able to adjust to changing priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. This position reports to the CAD/BOM Coordinator and Design Engineering Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
· Duties will include creating and updating operation & maintenance manuals, shop (service) manuals and parts books and other materials as-needed.
· Creates, develops, and maintains reference documentation (e.g. manuals, procedures, technical specifications, proposals, etc.) used by customers or staff.
· Works closely with departmental personnel (engineering, production, and quality control) to ensure accuracy of instructions and procedures being written.
· Review, edit, and revise existing procedures and documents
· Maintain records and files of work and revisions
· Creates and maintains electrical and hydraulic documentation with guidance from engineering team
· Works with engineering to drive consistency in drafting techniques, aids engineers with drafting occasionally
· Work with engineers and operations management to gain understanding of the expectation of the final product
· Translate unfamiliar concepts into easy-to-follow procedures for non-technical audiences using the proper mix of text and artwork.

REQUIREMENTS
Job Requirements
· High School Diploma with 2 years technical diploma or equivalent experience
· Computer skills MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook), Adobe Acrobat
· Proficiency with AutoCAD and Solid Works or other 3D CAD product
· Minimum 2 years' experience in drafting in a manufacturing/engineering setting is required
· 2 years or more as a technical writer showing progressive skill acquisition in the discipline.
· Some understanding of hydraulic and electrical schematics
· Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are required
· Strong working knowledge of editing, proofreading, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
· Strong interpersonal skills are required for establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with technical developers.
· Must have a quick aptitude for learning unfamiliar concepts on machine operation.
· Must be extremely detail-oriented and have above-average proofreading skills.

LOCATION721 Central Ave. W.
Clarion, IA - 50525
JOB TYPEFull-Time
DEADLINEDecember 30, 2011
CONTACTEmily K. Askvig