Technical Writer Job at Litex Industries in Grand Prairie

Company: Litex Industries, Limited.

Department: Design/Graphics

Job Title: Technical Writer

Reports to: Director of Graphic Services and Marketing

Qualifications:

• 2 plus years of experience as a Technical Writer.
• College degree in a related field of study preferred.
• Superior writing and proofing skills with diligence regarding grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator and Creative Suite.
• Ability to adjust to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Experienced working individually or in a team environment.
• Skilled at multitasking and working in a challenging environment.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred but not mandatory.
• Be able to interpret and understand technical information as it relates to products.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proficient use of Adobe Creative suite.
• Knowledge of Spanish language and correct usage.
• Adaptable to change

Primary Purpose:

The Technical Writer / Translator is a position that requires strong mindfulness and often involves interaction with our factories, inside sources and our largest customer.

Major Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with internal resources to develop a variety of documents, guides, reference materials, and instructions.
• Produce high-quality instruction manuals for our customers to easily understand and follow.
• Translate technical assembly of products into easy-to-understand documentation using established template.
• Ensure documentation follows the company's standards and branding guidelines.
• Gather feedback and revise documentation as needed.
• Translate English instruction manuals into Spanish.
• Proofread and correct instruction manuals.
• Format manuals in to French Canadian.
• Attend and give input in project update meetings.
• Assist other departments with translations when necessary.
• Work with Quality Control department on best assembly methods of products.
• Assemble company products from samples to understand the correct and most efficient method of assembly, installation, and operation to create precise installation manuals.
• Gather information and understand technical concepts to create accurate and user-friendly installation documentation for company branded products and private label products.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and factories to obtain necessary information.
• Review technical specifications to ensure the accuracy and completeness of documentation.
• Write and edit user manuals, installation guides, and other technical documentation as required.
• Organize and structure information effectively to present it clearly and logically, ensuring ease of use and understanding for the target audience.
• Ensure consistency and adherence to established documentation standards.
• Conduct thorough reviews and revisions of existing documentation to improve clarity, accuracy, and usability.
• Keep updated with industry trends, best practices, and regulations to improve documentation quality and effectiveness continuously.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Other Duties As Assigned:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice