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Responsibilities
Produce high-quality documentation appropriate for its intended audience
Work with internal teams on products and documentation requirements
Work with internal teams in our manufacturing facility and office to obtain an in-depth understanding of the product and the documentation requirements
Interpreting engineering drawings, parts diagrams, Bill of Material (BOM) or CAD documentation.
Develop and support technical governance and strategy documentation related to the program, including policies, frameworks, standards, guidelines, and procedures
Ensure that engineering documentation and communications follow established writing rules, company standards, and legal requirements.
Perform copy/edit and provide suggestions for improving structure, presentation, and delivery of content to end-users to resolve information gaps and inconsistencies.
Create and update technical illustrations, graphics, and job aids as needed.
Ensure document content is accurate, concise, and consistent within and across documents.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Post secondary diploma or degree in Technical Writing, Technical Communications, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Design Technology
Or a combination of experience technical education and demonstrated experience developing documentation for industrial equipment, manufacturing, hydraulics, and drilling equipment parts.
Minimum of three to five years of technical illustrator or technical writer experience.
Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
Previous experience as a technical writer for an industrial manufacturer is an asset.
Highly motivated and able to work and produce results independently.
Excellent knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, FrameMaker and Acrobat, and Microsoft Suite (Word and Excel)
Strong analytical skills.
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Please note : This position is being offered for a defined six-month term and is not a permanent position. Any extension beyond the initial term would be based on business requirements.
What we Offer
Competitive Compensation.
In-depth Safety Program. Safety First. Always.
Flexible, robust benefits for you and your family.
Foremost is a large and diverse mobile equipment manufacturer, specializing in Canadian equipment for oil & gas, mining construction, agriculture, water well and vacuum truck markets. With a solid reputation dating back to 1940, over 600 employees across Alberta and a unique depth of expertise, Foremost is a company with great people, great products and a great future. We have adapted, invented, and evolved all of our products with a view to make them more valuable and profitable for our customers. For more information about Foremost, visit .
About Foremost
Machinery Manufacturing600 employeesFounded 1965
Canadian industrial manufacturer of mobile, energy, agricultural, and water-well equipment for oil, gas, mining, and construction customers.