Diversified Automation

Technical Writer

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Louisville, KY

In-Office

Entry level

Industrial • Automation

The Role

Create and publish operation/maintenance manuals, training materials, system design and testing documentation for conveyor and material-handling equipment by extracting information from specifications, electrical drawings, and prior documentation.

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Position Summary:

Technical writer responsible for producing and publishing operation and maintenance manuals, training materials, system design documents, and testing documentation pertaining to control of conveyor systems and/or related equipment used in the Material Handling Industry (Freight/Parcel, Baggage Handling, Warehouse Distribution, and Manufacturing).

Tasks:

• Confer with project managers, project team and others to discuss and understand project specifications and to determine subject material to be developed for publication.

• Obtain information from project specifications, detailed electrical drawing sets, and existing documentation from previous similar projects.

• Prepare maintenance manuals, training materials, system design documents, and testing documentation, and other documentation as needed.

• Operate word processing, spread sheet, and computer-aided drafting software and equipment to perform tasks.

• Maintain records and files of work and revisions.

Skills & Attributes:

•Organize material and complete writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.

• Written Communication - Strong skills in written communication. Familiarity with conventions in form, structure, and notation of technical writing.

• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Editing - Ability to peer review technical documents for grammar, content and style of writing.

• Flexibility and Adaptability – Able to work within a fast pace environment with multiple priorities, and multi-task on project work.

• Sound and efficient technical writing abilities.

Technical Skills:

• Computer Skills – Proficient with Microsoft Office products Word and Excel, Adobe Acrobat.

• Computer Aided Drafting Knowledge – Proficient in the use of AutoCAD to modify project drawings to create graphics files for technical documentation

Required Experience and Education:

•Bachelor's Degree in a communication or technical discipline, or have equivalent experience.

Top Skills

Adobe Acrobat

Autocad

Excel

Microsoft Word

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The Company

HQ: Louisville, Kentucky

141 Employees

Year Founded: 2002

What We Do

Diversified Automation is an industrial automation solution provider, leading the industry in experience, service, and innovation. We specialize in the express parcel shipping industry. As a full-service integrator of automated applications Diversified Automation fabricates, installs, and produces cost-effective material handling solutions to ensure systems are delivered on-time and within budget.

Diversified Automation (DA) started in 2002 based on the philosophy that system controls make the difference in any material handling system. Now, a leading integrator solutions provider working with Fortune 500 companies like UPS, FedEx and Amazon. Founder and owner, Tony Young, began Diversified Automation centered around the belief that customers' needs should come first - above all else. Tony has 13 years of previous experience as a Project Engineer for United Parcel Service, during which he built some of the most sophisticated automated material handling systems in the world. With Tony's leadership, Diversified Automation has rapidly grown in both talent and in its reputation for competence and excellence.

Over the course of its lifetime, Diversified Automation has built a skilled team of engineers with unmatched experience and software development capabilities in the express parcel shipping industry. At Diversified Automation, a ground-up leadership mentality permeates the entire company. The team of engineers, project managers, and administrators is committed to "making it better" through intentional decisions made on the individual, team, and company levels.

Diversified Automation's integration solutions simplify and optimize operations in the increasingly complex parcel and production environments. Connect with us to learn more about our commitment to your success.