Technical Writer

Job Title: Technical Writer Industry: Manufacturing Location: Hickory, NC (Hybrid, roughly 20 30% onsite) Client Overview This role supports a global materials science manufacturer and Fortune 500 company known for specialty glass, ceramics, and optical communications products.

The Hickory site is a manufacturing and technology center. Engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams there rely on clear, standardized documentation to run equipment and processes. Top 3 Skills Technical writing for SOPs, work instructions, and equipment manuals Document templates, style guides, and revision control Converting engineering and process information into clear end-user procedures What You ll Do Write, edit, and maintain SOPs, work instructions, equipment manuals, process documents, training materials, specifications, and troubleshooting guides Interview engineers, technicians, and other subject-matter experts to gather and validate technical content Rewrite complex engineering and operational information in clear language for its intended audience Create and update diagrams, screenshots, and tables that make documents easier to use Apply templates, style guides, terminology standards, and revision-control rules consistently Run document reviews, fold in stakeholder feedback, and secure approvals on schedule Check documents against equipment, processes, drawings, and source material for accuracy Keep document repositories, revision histories, and status tracking organized Spot documentation gaps and recommend improvements to content and structure Balance several assignments at once while meeting quality and schedule targets What We Need From You Proven experience as a technical writer or in a similar documentation role Bachelor s degree in technical writing, communications, English, or a STEM field, or equivalent experience Strong editing and proofreading against a defined style standard Working proficiency with documentation and PDF tools such as Adobe Acrobat Ability to work onsite in Hickory, NC roughly 20 30% of the time Preferred / Bonus Experience documenting industrial equipment, automation systems, manufacturing processes, or maintenance work Familiarity with document control, quality management systems, change management, or regulated environments SharePoint or other content management systems Illustration or screen-capture tools Ability to read engineering drawings, process flows, and equipment specifications