Technical Writer

Position Type: Technical Writer

Location: Frazeysburg, OH

Schedule: Monday-Thursday 6am-2:30pm; OT Friday 6am-2:30pm

Pay: $19.00/hr

Company Overview:

Ridge Corporation was founded in 2004 and operates facilities in both Pataskala and Frazeysburg, Ohio. We employ approximately 220 team members across multiple shifts and manufacture advanced composite products primarily for the trucking industry, as well as marine and recreational vehicle markets.

Job Summary:

The Technical Writer is responsible for creating procedures for end users. The Technical Writer must exercise discretion in executing essential functions and be able to work independently, following through on assignments with minimal direction.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

1. Compose and edit technical documents such as standard operating procedures (SOPs) for equipment and facility use and materials for training.

2. Manage change request process when needed to introduce new procedures or update existing documentation and SOPs to support product launches.

3. Work with internal teams to obtain an in-depth understanding of the product and the documentation requirements.

4. Write easy-to-understand user interface text, online help and developer guides.

5. Create tutorials and implement training in order to help end-users use a variety of applications.

6. Analyze existing and potential content, focusing on reuse and single-sourcing opportunities.

7. Create and maintain the information architecture.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Proven working experience in technical writing of software documentation

2. Ability to deliver high-quality documentation paying attention to detail

3. Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and make them easily understandable in text and pictures

4. Excellent written skills in English

5. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office

6. Basic familiarity with applicable software internal and external

7. High School Diploma required; continuing education in Computer Science, Engineering preferred

Physical Requirements

1. Frequent walking through our manufacturing facility to gather information and observe processes 2. Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Management maintains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Benefits:

1. 4-day workweek (3-day weekends!)

2. Quarterly performance bonuses

3. Full Benefits after 30 days (medical, dental, vision, disability, etc.)

4. 401(k) with company match + immediate vesting

5. Paid time off starting Day 1 (40 hours vacation + 9 holidays)

6. Team-oriented culture with employee events, food trucks, and more

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Contact Chris Poe at [email protected]