Job Description
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Technical Writer/Publications
Sheboygan, WI 53044
Initially a 6 month+ contract
The technical writer will determine the appropriate writing and illustrating approach, coordinating efforts with assemblers, engineers, and other key personnel. They should be able to explain scientific and technical ideas in simple language, ensuring technical verbiage is easy to understand by the layperson. The resulting documents should be clear and concise while incorporating knowledge and communication flow in the correct sequence. Writes copy for assigned projects, using personal computer-based work stations. Ideally they can analyze engineering and product data and supporting material available to determine content, format, and thoroughness of material to be written. The writer should be able to study drawings, specifications, mockups, and product samples as required during document creation and revision.
- Responsible for creating and writing various types of production documentation, including how-to guides, references, and work instructions.
- Circulate material to responsible engineers and production personnel for review and comment, and to resolve any conflicts. Ideally they can analyze engineering and product data and supporting material available to determine content, format, and thoroughness of material to be written.
- Determines writing and illustrating approach, coordinating efforts with assemblers, engineers, and other key personnel.
- Monitors individual workflow and schedules against plans.
- Promote document life cycle management and revision control.
- Identify opportunities for documentation improvement and adjust documents when necessary.
- Assignments require knowledge of technical and/or engineering language, familiarization with related computer programs, and general understanding of the groups operations.
- Requires ability to communicate effectively and resolve routine problems.
Qualifications:
- A Bachelors Degree in English, Technical Communications, Technical Illustration or other technical discipline along with strong writing background is preferred.
- At least two years of technical writing experience is required. Experience in plumbing product installation, design, or documentation preferred, but will substitute similar experience in a related technical/manufacturing field. Mechanical aptitude required.
- Requires computer aptitude and demonstrated writing ability. Requires demonstrated visualization skills the ability to translate between two- and three-dimensional data views. Illustration or PhotoShop experience a plus. Must be self-motivated and detailed.
- Required for Full-time Conversion: Experience with XML and DITA authoring tools and SAP is preferred. Familiarity working with a tagged language (HTML/XML) is required. Experience with CAD or Pro/E, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe PhotoShop, and/or Arbortext IsoDraw a plus.
Experis is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA)