Technical Illustrator

Sportech is a rapidly growing company in Elk River, MN. We are looking for talented people who wish to join a values-based company that desires to help our people and customers win. We design, manufacture, and assemble cab components and systems for the powersports, golf and turf, industrial and agricultural end markets. Our design and engineering capabilities allow us to provide complex components and assemblies to our original equipment manufacturer customers. We are always on the gas and seeking dynamic, enthusiastic, and motivated individuals to join our extraordinary team.

Sportech offers eligible full-time employees a robust and competitive benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plan options, including flexible spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCA)
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Basic life insurance and voluntary life insurance
• Hospital indemnity plans, pet insurance, and legal/identity theft services
• 401k plan with up to a 4% employer match
• Paid company holidays, paid vacation, and paid volunteer time
• Sportech Learning Academy (SLA) with courses offered onsite quarterly, focusing on personal and professional growth and development for employees, and tuition reimbursement options for courses completed outside of Sportech

Further benefits information is provided as part of the offer process for any offer extended by Sportech. Pay varies by position and is based on multiple factors including labor market data and, depending on position, may include education, work experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, and/or certifications. Additionally, Sportech takes into account the internal equity of current employees when considering compensation. Sportech’s reasonable and good-faith estimate for new hire compensation at the time of posting for this position is $27.00 - $31.00 per hour. Pay may also include variable compensation from time to time such as overtime for non-exempt positions, shift differential for specific shifts, and/or bonus targets (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Job Summary

This position will design, develop, and write technical documentation for Sportech products in accordance with corporate and engineering standards. The Technical Illustrator will create, update, and modify work instructions for production processes and other technical communication needs throughout Sportech as required. Work Instructions provide Team Members concise and clear information to perform their job functions and procedures accurately and safely. Additional documentation will include equipment manuals, product support materials (i.e., product installation instructions), and internal help documents.

Essential Job Functions

• Continuously drives the creation and improvement of Work Instructions.
• Reviews Work Instruction documentation, revisions, and edits as required.
• Reviews Work Instructions with Team Members through audience analysis and evaluation to ensure work instruction accuracy.
• Write and update product installation instructions, various supporting process instructions, and related documents.
• Complete Redlines and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) affecting technical publication documents.
• Follow set standards regarding format, content, order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
• Work closely with engineers, designers, legal representatives, safety experts, and fellow technical illustrators to develop clear, accurate documents.
• Maintain records and files of work and revisions.
• Support both digital and legacy print work instructions and documentation.