Technical Writer & Drafter

Technical Writer & Drafter Taurus Engineering - 3.3 Long Beach, CA Job Details Full-time $25 - $30 an hour 15 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Mechanical blueprint interpretation Content creation for technical audiences Technical writing within manufacturing GD&T Manufacturing standard operating procedures Manufacturing facility Blueprint creation using CAD software Manufacturing company experience Full Job Description Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Technical Writer and Drafter to join our Engineering and Manufacturing team. This is a hands-on, production-facing role responsible for producing clean, accurate SolidWorks drawings from legacy source material, and authoring clear technical documentation — SOPs, assembly instructions, and work instructions — that our manufacturing team relies on every day. Key Responsibilities SolidWorks Drafting & Drawing Conversion Interpret legacy drawings — including hand-drafted prints, scanned blueprints, and older 2D CAD files — and recreate them as accurate, production-ready SolidWorks part and assembly drawings Apply GD&T callouts and engineering drawing standards (ASME Y14.5) correctly and consistently across all drawings Produce detailed assembly drawings including BOM tables, balloon callouts, section and detail views, and title block information Conduct drawing reviews with engineering and manufacturing stakeholders; incorporate redlines and markup revisions efficiently Manage drawing releases through the document control system, maintaining accurate revision records Identify and flag inconsistencies, missing data, or conflicts discovered during drawing conversion and escalate to the responsible engineer Produce and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and parts lists tied to released drawings Technical Writing & SOP Authoring Write SOPs, assembly work instructions, inspection checklists, and operator reference guides for manufacturing and assembly processes Conduct structured conversations with production supervisors and leads to capture undocumented or informally documented processes Translate complex assembly sequences and manufacturing steps into clear, numbered instructions usable by technicians at all experience levels Incorporate supporting visuals — annotated diagrams, screenshots, photos, and SolidWorks drawing views — to reinforce written instructions Coordinate with QA/QC to ensure all work instructions include appropriate quality checkpoints and inspection hold points Participate in documentation review cycles; update SOPs promptly following engineering changes, process updates, or quality findings Qualifications Required 2-5 years of experience in a technical drafting or technical writing role within a manufacturing or engineering environment SolidWorks proficiency — parts, assemblies, and detailed drawings (portfolio or work samples strongly preferred) Experience interpreting and converting legacy or hand-drafted drawings into CAD-based documentation Working knowledge of GD&T principles and mechanical engineering drawing standards Proven ability to write SOPs, work instructions, or assembly procedures for a manufacturing audience Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings, assembly schematics, and BOMs Strong attention to detail — errors in drawings and documentation have real production consequences and you treat them accordingly Ability to manage a personal task queue, meet deadlines, and communicate proactively when timelines are at risk Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Drafting & Design, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Technical Communications, or a related field CSWA (Certified SolidWorks Associate) certification or higher (preferred) Experience with SolidWorks PDM, Vault, or a comparable document management / PLM system Exposure to

ISO 9001

documentation standards or a QMS environment Experience creating visual work instructions using SolidWorks Composer, Visio, or similar tools Background in a production manufacturing environment — understanding how parts are made and assembled is a genuine advantage What We Offer Competitive salary based on experience and SolidWorks proficiency level Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits package 401(k) plan with company match Paid time off and company-observed holidays Clear path to grow into a Senior Technical Writer & Drafter role as you build depth and impact within the organizatiom We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.