Sierra Pacific Industries

Technical Writer

Sierra Pacific Industries$80K — $115K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication, English, Journalism, Marketing, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 3 years of technical writing experience, ideally in manufacturing or construction
  • Strong writing and communication skills for simplifying complex information
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CMS, and graphic design is a plus
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills for both independent and team work

Responsibilities

  • Develop installation guides, product specifications, troubleshooting manuals, and maintenance instructions
  • Collaborate with engineering, product development, sales, and manufacturing teams to gather technical information
  • Tailor content for various audiences including installers, contractors, and homeowners
  • Maintain and update documentation for consistency and brand alignment
  • Create basic diagrams and visuals to enhance written content
  • Edit and proofread documentation for clarity, accuracy, and compliance with style guides
  • Integrate feedback to enhance documentation quality
  • Manage multiple documentation projects simultaneously to meet deadlines

Benefits

  • Excellent low-cost health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Employer-paid retirement contributions
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • Paid vacation and 10 holidays
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth
Full Job Description
We train and promote from within
Excellent low-cost health benefits
Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions
Paid vacation and 10 holidays


At Sierra Pacific Industries , we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us. We are a fourth-generation family-owned company that has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the United States. Our more than 6,000 employees are proud to work at our state-of-the-art sawmills and other facilities, including: manufacturing, custom wood-framed windows, fabrication, millwork, veneer, cogeneration, trucking, forestry, and other operations.

Currently, we are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Technical Writer to create and maintain clear, accurate documentation for our window and door products. This role supports customers, installers, sales teams, and internal staff by delivering user-friendly technical content.

About the Position
  • Develop installation guides, product specs, troubleshooting manuals, maintenance instructions, and sales support materials
  • Collaborate with engineering, product development, sales, and manufacturing teams to gather technical data
  • Tailor content for diverse audiences including installers, contractors, homeowners, and internal teams
  • Maintain and update documentation for consistency and brand alignment
  • Create basic diagrams and visuals to support written content
  • Edit and proofread for clarity, accuracy, and style compliance
  • Integrate feedback to improve documentation quality
  • Follow and help refine documentation standards and templates
  • Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication, English, Journalism, Marketing, or related field, or equivalent working experience in a related field
  • 3 years' technical writing experience, preferably in manufacturing or construction
  • Strong writing and communication skills with the ability to simplify complex information
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CMS, and graphic design is a plus
  • Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work both independently or in a team

Why Join Our Team?
Because this is more than an invitation, it's a commitment to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth to everyone! We ask people to grow with us and make the company even better.

We provide an excellent benefit package including a full Health Benefits Plan (including medical, dental, and vision) with low-cost premiums, a 401(k) with Company Match, additional Retirement Contributions , and company-paid Life Insurance.

How to Apply
If you are qualified and would like to join our team,
please send a cover letter referencing this position and a resume to:

Sierra Pacific Windows
Human Resources
520 S Whelen Avenue
Medford, WI 54451
(715) 748-1834

or apply online and view all our career opportunities at: spi.careers

Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.
The general wage range for this position at Sierra Pacific Industries is from $80,000 and $115,000 per year, and is dependent upon a number of factors, including, but not limited to: relevant work experience, skill, knowledge, and/or education.

About Our Company
Sierra Pacific Industries is a fourth-generation family-owned company based in Northern California that started in 1949 and has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the U.S., employing around 6,500 crew members. Sierra Pacific continues to be a company where its employees are proud to work at state-of-the-art facilities and others strive to become part of the team.

We own and sustainably manage more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in California, Oregon, and Washington. Our forests are sustainably managed under a 100-year plan by Registered Professional Foresters, Wildlife Biologists, Botanists, and other professionals. We are growing forests for our future, planting over 6 million new trees every year. In Spring 2024, we planted our 300 millionth seedling on our timberlands. This milestone was decades in the making, reflecting our commitment to sustainable forest management and ensuring we have forests not just for today, but for generations to come.

Sierra Pacific effectively uses nearly 100% of every piece of wood we bring to our facilities. In fact, any small amount that isn't turned into hand-crafted doors and windows, millwork, lumber, or landscaping material is actually converted into electricity in our eight biomass-fueled power plants.

We are proud that all Sierra Pacific facilities follow our drug-free and tobacco-free policies. As part of our safety in the workplace policy, an offer of employment is subject to a negative drug screen result. We use E-verify to verify the social security number and work authorization of all newly hired employees. Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.

About Sierra Pacific Industries

Sierra Pacific Industries is a third-generation, family-owned forest products company. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Anderson, California. Sierra Pacific Industries owns and manages nearly 2 million acres of timberland in California and Washington, and operates 14 sawmills, 4 cogeneration facilities, and 2 biomass power plants. The company produces lumber, plywood, and other wood products for the construction, furniture, and packaging industries. Sierra Pacific Industries is committed to sustainable forestry practices and has implemented several initiatives to protect and enhance the environment, including reforestation, wildlife habitat conservation, and water quality protection.
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