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Entry Level Technical Manual Writer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Technical Manual Writer will report to the Technical Manual Manager. This role requires a technical acumen with regard to instructions and proficiency in InDesign and other Adobe Creative Suite ...

Technical Writer

Lexington, MA · On-site

$69.30 - $158/hr

Technical Writer Write and edit technical documentation, user manuals, sales and training literature. Apply advanced skills, extensive technical expertise, and full industry knowledge. Develop ...

Technical Writer

Cockeysville, MD · On-site

$71.40 - $107/hr

These manuals are critical to the efficiency and safety of the end-user. Technical Writers in the Textron Integrated Product Support Services (IPSS) group are responsible for developing technical ...

These manuals are critical to the efficiency and safety of the end-user. Technical Writers in the Textron Integrated Product Support Services (IPSS) group are responsible for developing technical ...

These manuals are critical to the efficiency and safety of the end-user. Technical Writers in the Textron Integrated Product Support Services (IPSS) group are responsible for developing technical ...

Technical Writer

Lexington, MA · On-site +1

$69K - $158K/yr

Write and edit technical documentation, user manuals, and sales and training literature. Apply advanced skills, extensive technical expertise, and full industry knowledge. Develop innovative ...

Write and edit technical documentation, user manuals, and sales and training literature. Apply advanced skills, extensive technical expertise, and full industry knowledge. Develop innovative ...

Technical Writer

Lexington, MA · On-site

$69K - $158K/yr

Write and edit technical documentation, user manuals, and sales and training literature. Apply advanced skills, extensive technical expertise, and full industry knowledge. Develop innovative ...

Your primary responsibility is entry level Technical Writing- authoring product-specific Master Batch Records (MBRs) executed during production, as well as equipment and component specific validation ...

Your primary responsibility is entry level Technical Writing- authoring product-specific Master Batch Records (MBRs) executed during production, as well as equipment and component specific validation ...

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Technical Writer

Newport, RI · On-site

$32 - $40/hr

McLaughlin Research Corporation (MRC) is seeking a Technical Writer to support the Maintenance and ... Supporting the conversion and migration of the current technical manual library from desktop ...

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How much do entry level technical manual writer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level technical manual writer in the United States is $38.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28.85 and $47.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Technical Writer

Calabasas, CA

$31.53 - $47.26/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago


Job description

Technical Manual Writer will report to the Technical Manual Manager. This role requires a technical acumen with regard to instructions and proficiency in InDesign and other Adobe Creative Suite programs.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Carefully work through the vendor provided information to understand how the product is assembled and used.      
  • Compile information and write technical manuals, clearly and simply describing everything a consumer needs to assemble and use the product.  
  • Write clear, informative, and accurate instructions.   
  • Edit images in Photoshop to include in manuals.         
  • Edit and create illustrations from existing diagrams for manuals, as well as manuals written by co-workers, to clarify product procedures.
  • Assemble information, and layout carefully adhering to our template format in InDesign.        
  • Update finished manuals and quick start guides as needed with updates, corrections, re-writes and other changes.            
  • Edit manuals written by other writers for errors, clarity and layout.  
  • Design, layout and illustrate quick start guides.            
  • Consult with technicians to help determine steps in the process.    
  • Review manuals to determine needed steps to illustrate.       
  • Create and edit labels, to meet specific branding and legal standards, and create Label Placement Maps.               
  • Additional duties as assigned by manager        

Scope
  • Staff supervision and development: No
  • Decision making: None
  • Travel: Up to 5%
  • Flex Designation: Anywhere

The anticipated range for this position is $31.53 - $47.26 per hour depending on location, knowledge, skills, education and experience. In addition, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits to Associates (and their families) such as early access to pay, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability. Eligible Associates are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan. Associates will accrue paid time off up to 236 hours per year (inclusive of PTO, floating holidays, and paid holidays). Paid sick time up to 80 hours per year unless otherwise required by law.