Job Description for a Manufacturing Process Writing Specialist
Manufacturing process writing specialists fit in the same general category as technical writers and technical communicators. Technical writers focus on a variety of complex material, but manufacturing process writing specialists specialize in documents related to the manufacturing processes of an organization. Their main role is to take technically complex information and transform it into easily understandable language for the organization's employees or the general public.
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Industry
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The majority of manufacturing process writing specialists work in manufacturing and processing facilities, but they are also found in organizations from the information technology, engineering, scientific or health care industries. Each writing specialist will need to specialize in his own industry to understand its specific language.
Responsibilities
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The main responsibilities of a manufacturing writing specialist include working with multidisciplinary teams to document manufacturing processes, test the process documents to improve their quality and ensure end user assistance, oversee the preparation of accompanying visuals and adapt documents for multiple multimedia formats.
Process writers may have to conduct research on their industry to demonstrate their understanding of the topic and suggest improvements based on demonstrated advancements in the particular field. A high knowledge of the industry, its products and manufacturing processes will ensure the specialist's credibility with her colleagues.
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Tools
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Manufacturing process writing specialists work using the same tools as technical writers. These include the Internet, writing and publishing software and graphic design and multimedia software. They may be required to consult documents from their organization, from a library or from visual observation of the manufacturing processes of the organization during the research phase.
Products
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A manufacturing process writing specialist writes a variety of products, including operating instructions, how-to manuals, assembly instructions and other documentation needed to clarify the manufacturing processes of a company. These documents can be in both an electronic and a printed format so that anyone in the organization, including technical support staff, consumers and other stakeholders can use the information when needed.
Work Environment
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A manufacturing process writer can work on a freelance or contract basis, although most are employed directly by a company where they work as the assigned specialist or as a consultant who will be asked to work on multiple projects for a variety of companies. A manufacturing process writing specialist can work from almost anywhere using a computer and wireless communications.
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