Technical Writer Intern
Quanex Upper Macungie Township, Pennsylvania, United States · $42K–$50K/yr
Wholesale Building Materials · 5,001-10,000 employees
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About the role
Create and maintain SOPs, work instructions, manuals, safety documents, training materials, and visual aids for manufacturing operations. Gather information from plant teams, observe production workflows, update controlled documents, and support continuous improvement through clear documentation.
What they look for
Requirements
Applicants must be pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree in technical communication, engineering, manufacturing or industrial technology, communications, or a related field. They should have strong communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, Microsoft Office proficiency, the ability to explain technical concepts clearly, and comfort working in an industrial environment.
Full description
Quanex is looking for a Technical Writer Intern to join our team this summer in Allentown, PA.
The Technical Writer Intern will support documentation, process standardization, and communication efforts within our manufacturing operations. This role will work closely with engineering, production, quality, maintenance, and safety teams to create and maintain clear, accurate, and user-friendly technical documentation for plant operations.
What Your Internship at Quanex Offers:
- Opportunity to continue a company’s pursuit of a world class safety culture and environmental excellence.
- We are a community-minded organization that values collaboration, continuous learning, and employee development.
- Our culture encourages growth, innovation, and mentorship, providing interns with meaningful opportunities to build skills, contribute ideas, and gain real-world experience in a supportive team environment.
What Success Looks Like:
- Create, edit, and maintain:
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Work instructions
- Equipment manuals
- Safety documentation
- Training materials
- Process flow diagrams and visual aids
- Collaborate with engineers, supervisors, operators, and quality personnel to gather technical information
- Observe manufacturing processes on the production floor to accurately document procedures and workflows
- Convert complex technical information into clear and concise instructions for plant personnel
- Update existing documents to reflect process, equipment, or compliance changes
- Assist with document control and revision tracking
- Support continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing initiatives through improved documentation and process clarity
Your Credentials:
- Currently pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communication, Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Technology, Communications, or a related field
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organization skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to understand and communicate technical concepts clearly
- Comfortable working in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Interns hired into this position can expect an hourly rate between $20.00 and $24.00 while gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
About Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger
Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com.
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