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Komatsu

Lead Writer- Peoria, IL

Peoria, IL · On-site

$87K - $102K/yr

Manage Department Projects and Support Department Goals o Use Asana, Instagantt, and reporting tools to manage writer projects in the department. • Review and approve new project setup. • Assign ...

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Strategic account executive (Central)

Chicago, IL · On-site

$340K - $350K/yr

Drive net-new revenue by managing the full sales cycle for WRITER's enterprise AI agent platform * Prospect, qualify, and develop new strategic opportunities in target verticals and target account ...

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Solutions architect (Central)

Chicago, IL · On-site

$164K - $245K/yr

... WRITER's continued leadership in the enterprise generative AI space. This is a full-time, hybrid role based out of our New York hub. You will report directly to the senior manager, solutions ...

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AI deployment engineer (Central)

Chicago, IL · On-site

$131K - $166K/yr

About WRITER WRITER is where the world's leading enterprises orchestrate AI-powered work. Our ... account management * Deep technical fluency in Python and extensive experience leveraging APIs ...

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Enterprise AI adoption lead (Central)

Chicago, IL · On-site

$142K - $179K/yr

About WRITER WRITER is where the world's leading enterprises orchestrate AI-powered work. Our ... Strong program management skills and natural advisor mindset * Thrive in fast-paced environments ...

Perfect Search Media

Freelance Writer

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$22 - $28/hr

Perfect Search is looking for strong writers to join our freelance writer network! The ideal ... Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines * Prior content marketing creation ...

Perfect Search Media

Freelance Writer

Chicago, IL

$22 - $28/hr

Perfect Search is looking for strong writers to join our freelance writer network! The ideal ... Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines * Prior content marketing creation ...

Collabera

Technical Writer

Barrington, IL

Technical Writer Duration: 3+ Months (Strong possibility of extension) Overview: Main job duty will ... Develop and manage all documentations requirements. Review, edit and test documentation Adhere to ...

Ares Operations LLC

RFP Writer

Chicago, IL

Ares Management is seeking a highly motivated, intellectually curious and commercially minded RFP Writer to join the Global Client Solutions RFP Team. This role sits at the center of the fundraising ...

All World Machinery Supply Inc

Content Writer

Roscoe, IL · On-site

$20 - $26/hr

With the opportunity to manage multiple projects, balance independent work with teamwork, and ... What we're looking for in a Content Writer To excel as a Full-Time Content Writer at All World ...

Motorola

Technical Writer

Tennessee, IL · On-site +1

$55K - $65K/yr

Department Overview Global Customer Documentation represents a team of global writers creating, editing, and managing technical documentation for internal and external stakeholders. Global Customer ...

ICONMA

Technical writer

Lake Forest, IL

Our Recruiting Management and staff members at ICONMA understand that our greatest assets are our ... Specialist/Technical Writer Location: Lake Forest, IL Duration: 4 months Description: Primary ...

Daifuku

Technical Writer

Bolingbrook, IL

Manage multiple tasks, prioritize responsibilities, and collaborate with a diverse team. Maintain ... Experience with AI tools for technical writing, such as automated content generation, translation ...

Meineke - 2275

Service Writer

South Elgin, IL · On-site

$17 - $25/hr

... writer capabilities, previous service management experience. Every day is different in our busy ... Participate with managing a team of automotive service professionals to ensure a high level of ...

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Lead Writer- Peoria, IL

Komatsu

Peoria, IL • On-site

$87K - $102K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago

Komatsu rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 78 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

83rd of 487 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

Lead Writer- Peoria, IL
Posting Start Date: 6/30/26
Job Location (Short): Peoria, Illinois, USA, 61639
Requisition ID: 36266
Onsite or Remote: Onsite Position
Join Komatsu and Be Part of Something Big!
Job Overview
(https://www.komatsu.com/careers/)
Employer: Komatsu America Corp.
Job Title: Lead Writer
Location: 2300 NE Adams St., Peoria, IL, 61639
Rate of Pay: $87,880/year - $102,000/year
Key Job Responsibilities
  1. Manage Department Projects and Support Department Goals
    o Use Asana, Instagantt, and reporting tools to manage writer projects in the department.
    • Review and approve new project setup.
    • Assign due dates based on project criteria.
    • Review projects weekly to ensure team meets deadlines.
    o Oversee Department Goals to completion.
    • Support team goal completion. Utilize Asana and Instagantt.
    • Review team goals to identify potential walls or bottle necks.
    o Assign new projects based on project forecast.
    • Use system tools to forecast next assignments for writers.
  2. Manage creation and lifecycle of Parts, Service, and Operator Manuals for Komatsu Machinery
    o Analyze engineering and field data for new machines and machine updates.
    • Analyze Bills of Materials and Engineering Change Notices.
    • Correct materials based on field notifications.
    • Analyze engineering evaluations for new features.
    • Interview subject matter experts (SME) (Distributors, customers, internal personnel) for content creation.
    o Manage new illustrations through approved vendors. Create illustrations as required.
    • Utilize 3D Cad (Creoview), 2D Part Drawings, and 2D Assembly Drawings for accurate data.
    • Use Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to create and modify illustrations.
    o Manage multiple projects through Asana / Instagantt.
    • Manage tasks and deadlines and keep up to date project status.
    • Collaborate with the team to ensure projects stay on task.
    o Maintain and improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for all manual types.
  3. Manage and resolve Technical Service Inquiries from the field and internally
    o Manage Technical Service Inquiries from online field reporting system (SQIS/Salesforce).
    • Research and resolve content issues to completion.
    • Collaborate with customers/SMEs/Komatsu Ltd. to resolve inquiries
    • Manage multiple TSIs to completion.
    o Manage Parts Change Requests (PCR) from the field or Parts Technical team.
    • Research and resolve content issues using data analysis tools and parts technical team.
    • Correct errors in source material and collaborate with Distribution team as required.
  4. Maintain Internal and External Procedures and Standards
    o Support Workflow Management and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the department.
    • Create, revise, maintain workflows for department responsibilities.
    • Manage creation, revision, maintenance of standard operating procedures for department responsibilities.
    • Manage multiple TSIs to completion.
    o Review and improve workflow management with external departments.
    • Manage writer / engineering relationships through meeting reviews.
    • Work with engineering management to improve markup reviews times, quality of meetings, and writer proficiency.
  5. Participate in Continuous Improvement
    o Develop new solutions through technology or systems to improve speed, accuracy, and quality of content creation and delivery.
    o Support department goals and initiatives.
    o Other tasks as required by management.

Telecommuting: permitted within normal commuting distance of the worksite 1 day/week.
Employees Supervised: three (3), Tech Writer, Technical Writer, Senior Tech Writer
Travel: up to 10% domestic travel and up to 5% international travel required.
Qualifications/Requirements
Education/Experience Requirements: Bachelor's degree, or foreign equivalent in Technical Communication, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent, and five (5) years of progressively responsible, post baccalaureate, related engineering experience.
Skill Requirements: Additionally, the applicant must have:
  • Experience analyzing engineering data and engineering drawings to identify serviceability;
  • Experience with XML/Structured Authoring Tools (Framemaker, OxygenXML, Arbortext);
  • Experience with ERP and BOM Management;
  • Experience with Technical Writing;
  • Experience with Project Management; and
  • Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop).

Additional Information
Komatsu provides an extensive and robust employee benefits package that is designed to enhance the well-being of our employees and family members. We embrace a positive and empowering employee experience with a culture that prides itself on a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA, wellness programs, etc.
• 401k and/or employee savings programs
• Employee time off (vacation and designated holidays)
• Employee and family assistance programs
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Employee learning and development programs
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