Technical Writer
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Technical Writer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be an active listener, well organized and possess a strong work ethic. The Technical Writer will be responsible for preparing a variety of texts, illustrations, documents, reports, drawings and manuals.
Job Responsibilities:
- Organizes material and completes writing assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style and terminology.
- Produces text, illustrations, documents, reports, drawings, and manuals as assigned.
- Formats, reviews and edits proposals.
- Acquires or verifies technical knowledge of subject by interviewing engineers, technicians, and production workers and by referring to specifications, sketches, engineering drawings, and literature written for similar equipment.
- Conforms to publications standards and style guides.
- Performs quality control inspection of publications to ensure the accuracy and quality of work.
- Creates reports as required by management.
- Maintains appropriate files.
- Uses office equipment such as scanner, digital camera, copying machine, etc.
- Selects photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts to illustrate material.
- Maintains company Quality Management System.
- Prints and binds documents.
- Performs additional duties as required.
Job Requirements:
- Associate’s degree, business school, or technical school preferred.
- Familiar with Windows® -based word processor software. Adobe FrameMaker and CorelDraw. Photography and Visio experience a plus.
- Minimum of three years of technical writing.
- Ability to type 50+ wpm.
- Able and willing to learn new software as required.
- Must be well organized and an active listener.
- Must possess a strong work ethic.
We offer an excellent benefits package, including life insurance, a comprehensive medical and dental plan, profit sharing and retirement plan, paid holidays, vacation and PTO. Salary will be commensurate with experience, education and ability.
Qualified applicants should e-mail resumes to [email protected].
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