JOB DESCRIPTION
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Technical Manual Writer - Intern
Sales
Product and Customer Service Manager
February 1, 2014
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for creating and maintaining technical product manuals. Explain products in a structured
and understandable manner to the end users.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Write technical materials such as manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance
instructions.
 Explain technical subject matter in simple language.
 Maintain records and files of work and revisions.
 Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other writers or company personnel.
 Adjust copy as necessary and proofread for accuracy, grammar, and spelling.
 Review published materials and recommend revisions or changes in scope, format, content, and
methods of reproduction and binding.
 Study drawings, specifications, mockups, and product samples.
 Select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate materials.
 Assist in laying out material for publication.
 Work with production and engineering personnel and read journals and other materials to
become familiar with product technologies and production methods.
 Coordinate with customer representatives, vendors, and internal company personnel to establish
technical specifications and determine subject material to be developed for publication.
 Observe production activities to determine operating procedure and details.
 Arrange for creation, duplication, and distribution of material.
 Use computer systems to write and maintain material.
 Work with manager to determine budgets and manage expenses to stay within budgets.
 Other duties as assigned by manager.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
 Pursuing a degree in Communications, English, Journalism, or related field; or equivalent
combination of education and experience.
 Related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
 Excellent writing skills.
 Excellent project management, communication, and organizational skills.
 Advanced knowledge computer systems including hardware and software used to produce
technical manuals.
Swenson Spreader LLC | 127 Walnut St. | Lindenwood, IL 61049 | p 815.393.4455 | f 815.393.4964 | www.swensonproducts.com
Additional Company/Position Information:
Interested candidates can send their resume via e-mail to Ms. Rachel Hofer at
rhofer@swensonproducts.com or by fax at 815-393-3320. This is a part-time and paid internship and
hours will depend on the selected candidate’s schedule. An hourly wage has not been determined yet,
and will be determined in part by the selected candidate’s skills.
This person will write, update, edit, etc. our technical product manuals. Excellent writing skills,
computer skills, and the ability to understand technical/manufacturing product processes is required.
We are located in Lindenwood, IL, which is 23 miles Northwest of DeKalb. We are a leader in the
development and manufacture of spreaders, primarily for snow and ice removal applications. Our
website is www.swensonproducts.com . We have been in business 77 years and currently have 115
employees.
Swenson Spreader LLC | 127 Walnut St. | Lindenwood, IL 61049 | p 815.393.4455 | f 815.393.4964 | www.swensonproducts.com