Technical Publication Specialist

Rite-Hite Company
paid holidays, sick time, 401(k), profit sharing
United States, Wisconsin, Milwaukee
195 S. Rite-Hite Way (Show on map)
May 08, 2025
Rite-Hite is the global leader in the manufacture and distribution of industrial loading dock and door equipment. Our innovative products and world class sales organization ensure solid, consistent growth, both for our company and our staff. We are always looking ahead to develop innovative new products and services to improve our customers' safety, security, and productivity. What We Offer: Rite-Hite provides competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and paid medical leave. We also provide a retirement savings plan that combines 401(K) with company match and profit sharing. Paid holidays, vacation, and up to five paid personal/sick days per year round out the package. Rite-Hite is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer offering a drug free workplace for our customers and employees. Job Description: Are you a detail-driven communicator who thrives on translating complex technical information into clear, user-friendly content? Rite-Hite, an industry leader in industrial solutions, is seeking a Technical Publication Specialist to help elevate our technical documentation to the next level. Join a collaborative, supportive team where your voice matters-and where your experience with tools like Adobe InDesign can make an immediate impact. What You'll Do As a key contributor in our Technical Publications group, you'll: Write, edit, and format technical documentation including owner and installation manuals Transform complex processes and engineering content into easy-to-follow visuals and text Work with subject matter experts across engineering, product, and sales to ensure accuracy and clarity Ensure consistency across documents by applying established templates, standards, and regulatory guidelines Coordinate version control and translations to support our growing international footprint Drive content quality and user experience with a focus on clarity, reuse, and translation-readiness What You Bring We're looking for someone with: A 4-year degree in technical writing, publishing, communications, or a related field 5+ years of experience writing or editing technical documentation Strong hands-on experience with Adobe InDesign and the Adobe Creative Suite Ability to interpret engineering drawings and communicate with technical audiences Excellent grammar, attention to detail, and organizational skills Experience working with style guides, templates, and file management best practices Experience in visual formatting & graphic design for technical content Bonus points if you've worked with: Structured authoring tools, XML/HTML Employee or product safety regulations (e.g., ANSI, CE) Translation vendors or international documentation Why Join Rite-Hite Stable, family-owned company with a long-term vision Hybrid work flexibility and a collaborative team environment Make an immediate impact on a growing, global product line Be part of shaping how our technical documentation scales for the future Additional Job Information: This position operates on a hybrid work schedule.