Lake Wales, FL - Product Documentation & Manufacturing Specialist in Lake Wales, Florida at DuraCast Products Inc

The Product Documentation & Manufacturing Specialist

is responsible for the accurate observation, collection, and documentation of

manufacturing processes to create comprehensive product specification sheets.

This role serves as a vital bridge between the production floor and the

engineering database.

Due to the nature of our batch manufacturing environment,

the specialist must manage varying production timelines, gathering data while

tracking and aggregating data for multi-step processes that span several days.

The ideal candidate thrives in a dual environment role, spending mornings

active on the production floor and afternoons performing detailed data entry

and document management.

Additionally, this position provides hands-on technical

support for small-scale manufacturing and process-improvement projects as

needed.

Documentation & Spec Sheets (Primary Focus):

o On-Floor

Data Collection: Conduct daily observations on the production floor to capture

precise technical data, measurements, and process steps. Manage work in progress

documentation for complex products, ensuring partial data is securely stored

and updated until the product cycle is complete.

o Documentation

& Standardization: Consolidate collected field notes into a standardized

product specification format. Organize and maintain an accessible digital

filing system on the company server, ensuring all departments can easily

retrieve current specifications.

o Continuous

Auditing: Update specification sheets for existing products to reflect process

improvements or changes, alongside creating documentation for new product

launches.

o Assist

with the creation, auditing, and maintenance of item numbers, Bills of

Materials (BOMs), and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs).

Manufacturing Project Support (Secondary Focus):

o Assist

engineering and production teams with small manufacturing improvement projects,

prototype builds, or fixture setups.

o Troubleshoot

minor floor workflow bottlenecks or assembly issues alongside line leads.

o Conduct

basic dimensional checks and quality verifications against technical drawings.

o Perform

other related technical and operational duties as assigned.

-High School Diploma or equivalent required;

-Completion of a technical certificate required

-AA or AS in Engineering preferred.

-2+ yrs experience in a manufacturing or

industrial environment.

Software Proficiency: Basic to intermediate

knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and Google Workspace (Sheets,

Docs).

Organizational Systems: Ability to manage

digital folders and server hierarchies.

Familiarity with power tools (drills, saws,

grinders) to better understand the manufacturing steps being documented.

Bilingual in Spanish is a plus for communicating

with a diverse production team (Preferred).

Detail-Oriented: Exceptional observation skills

to catch details in the manufacturing process.

Time Management: Ability to prioritize data

collection in the morning and transition to focused administrative work in the

afternoon.

Autonomy: Proven ability to work efficiently

under minimal supervision.

Communication: Strong verbal and written skills

to collaborate with production teams and engineering staff.

Must be comfortable standing and walking on a

production floor for extended periods (45 hours daily).

Exposure to a manufacturing environment (noise,

dust, heat and moving machinery).

Standard office environment for the remainder of

the shift.