Maintenance Technical Writer
hace 19 días
Bridgeton
Job DescriptionMaintenance Technical Writer | Employment Type | Contract-to-Hire | Location | Seabrook, NJ (on-site) | Schedule | Mon – Fri Day Shift Position overview Client is seeking a Maintenance Technical Writer to develop the full documentation library that will support the maintenance program at the new facility. Working closely with the Maintenance Planner/Clerk and the broader maintenance team, this role will create the standard operating procedures, work instructions, and PM documentation needed to support a safe, efficient, and compliant maintenance operation from day one. Key responsibilities • Write clear, accurate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for maintenance tasks across all equipment and systems at the new facility, • Develop step-by-step work instructions for technicians to follow when performing routine and corrective maintenance jobs, • Create Preventive Maintenance procedure documents to accompany PM tasks built in the eMaint CMMS, ensuring technicians have written guidance for every scheduled task, • Develop Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures for all applicable equipment in compliance with OSHA standards, • Review and interpret OEM equipment manuals, engineering drawings, and technical specifications to produce accurate, usable documentation, • Collaborate with Maintenance Manager, Planner/Clerk, and lead technicians to validate accuracy of all written procedures, • Organize and maintain the documentation library, version control, naming conventions, and document management, • Support technician onboarding by developing training materials and procedure quick-reference guides, • Revise and update documentation as equipment, processes, or regulations change Required qualifications • 2+ years of experience in technical writing within a manufacturing, industrial, or maintenance environment, • Demonstrated ability to write SOPs, work instructions, and maintenance procedures from OEM documentation and subject matter expert input, • Strong understanding of manufacturing maintenance operations and equipment terminology, • Experience writing or reviewing LOTO procedures in compliance with OSHA, • Excellent written communication skills — ability to translate complex technical content into clear, concise language for technician-level readers, • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and document management systems Preferred qualifications • Experience supporting a new facility launch or greenfield startup environment, • Familiarity with food & beverage or food-grade manufacturing environments and GMP documentation requirements, • Experience working alongside a CMMS implementation, ability to align written procedures with PM tasks in the system, • Knowledge of ISO or other quality management documentation standards a plus