Urschel, a 100% employee-owned company, is seeking a Technical Illustrator/Writer. The Technical Illustrator/Writer will work closely with the Publications Manager and other publications professionals in the development and revision of user manuals and related documents. The position is not remote and will be required to report daily to the Corporate Headquarters in Chesterton, Indiana.
 
Urschel employee-owners design and manufacture industrial cutting equipment for food processing and allied industries around the world from our global headquarters located in Chesterton, Indiana, U.S.A. Consumers purchase goods manufactured on Urschel cutting equipment on a daily basis. Advanced manufacturing technologies are utilized at our climate controlled, clean, and environmentally conscious facility.

Company Benefits, Rewards and Perks:

• Quarterly performance award bonus based on overall company performance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Stock Issued Annually
• 2 Weeks’ Vacation Available Upon Hire
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Available on 1^st Day of Employment
• Low Health, Dental, Vision Insurance Premiums and Deductibles
• Free Health Clinic (Available to Employees and Their Dependents)
• 401(k) with Employer Matching
• Free Life Insurance
• Free 24/7 Access to An Onsite Workout Center with Personal Trainers
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Support for Community Involvement/Philanthropy 

This position will prepare technical instructions and illustrations, parts lists utilizing engineering models, drawings, physical parts, previously prepared manuals, and proprietary BOM and other software programs. Study drawings, specifications, mock-ups, manufactured parts, and interview subject matter experts to create illustrations and text for safety, installation, operation, and service information in the technical manuals. Select and edit photographs to accompany text in the manuals. Assist with technical writing and illustration. 
 
Qualified applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in technical illustration, graphic design, technical writing, English, or a technical field with demonstrated illustration and/or writing ability. Experience in a mechanically based work environment is a plus.  Experience with photography, proficiency in image editing software and web-based documents. Proficiency in software including Solidworks Composer, Arbortext IsoDraw, Adobe In-Design, Adobe Photoshop, and familiarity with CAD software (Solidworks). Candidates must be detail oriented, highly self-motivated and possess excellent communication skills, organizational talents, with a strong mechanical aptitude. Qualified applicants must be able to provide samples of their technical work upon request or include their nonproprietary publicly available work with the resume.
 
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Date Posted: 6/18/2024