Jay Maechtlen

Current

VP Programs SGV chapter at Society for Technical Communication
Technical Writer at Maechtlen & Associates
Technical Writer, laser guy at Maechtlen & Associates (Sole Proprietorship)

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Past

contract technical writer at Tek Systems
tech writer at Manatt, Phelps and Phillips
Technical Writer at Yellowpages.com

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Education

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

Recommended

2 people have recommended Jay

Connections

66 connections

Industry

Information Technology and Services

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Jay Maechtlen’s Summary

Current activities include Technical Writing as well as industrial training and support..

"Technical Communications" (technical writing, editing, and related) spans all industries.

Current interests: manuals and documentation for small manufacturers and custom equipment. Looking for new and interesting stuff to work with and document!

Other interests include knowledge management.
I've worked in the machine tool industry (metal fabrication equipment) and the IT field.

Jay Maechtlen’s Specialties:

Writing, editing, Wikis
Machines, equipment, systems
Technical illustration
Secondary activities include training, laser cutting applications work, and more...

Jay Maechtlen’s Experience

VP Programs SGV chapter

Society for Technical Communication

(Information Technology and Services industry)

2006 — Present (3 years )
Technical Writer

Maechtlen & Associates

(Mechanical or Industrial Engineering industry)

December 2002 — Present (7 years )

We do Technical Writing
- operation manuals for specialty machines
- support docs for IT groups
- other as needed

We also provide service, training, and programming for select Amada laser cutting systems, including those with Spectra/Rofin 820 lasers.
Technical Writer, laser guy
Maechtlen & Associates (Sole Proprietorship)

(Sole Proprietorship; Machinery industry)

October 2002 — Present (7 years 2 months)

Support for Amada laser cutting machines - training, applications, troubleshooting. Troubleshoot and repair Spectra/Rofin 820 series lasers

Jay Maechtlen’s Education

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

BSME , Mechanical Engineering , 1976 — 1981

Activities and Societies:

Participated in Energy Efficient Vehicle competition held at GM proving grounds.