Technical Writer/Illustrator

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  • Venteon
Job Summary
Location
Tecumseh ,MI 49286
Job Type
Contract
Visa
Any Valid Visa
Salary
PayRate
Qualification
BCA
Experience
2Years - 10Years
Posted
24 Dec 2024
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Job Description

VENTEON is hiring a Technical Writer/Illustrator to provide support for a client in Tecumseh, MI.MUST BE A CITIZEN OF THE USA OR GREEN CARD HOLDER. NO EXCEPTIONS


PAY RATE: $50,000-$60,000 Per Year Depending on Experience


Working Arrangement: In Office

Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Or 7:00am - 3:30 pm

Position: Full time/direct hire

Job Description

The documentation specialist performs tasks such as researching documentation histories, editing and proofreading documents, reviewing technical specifications and mechanical drawings, and compiling this information in a clear and organized manner.

Primary Responsibilities (may include but not limited to)

Duties and Responsibilities


The following responsibilities will be carried out directly by the Documentation Specialist:

  • Acts as the gatekeeper for all information that flows into and out of the Documentation department.
  • Keeps abreast of documentation trends and technologies in order to ensure work is being done with the best tools and delivered to the customer using the best methodologies.
  • Manages relationships with translation vendors and coordinates translation projects.
  • Manages an archive containing the documentation histories for every shipped product.
  • Ensures that the provided documentation meets all industry standards, safety, and legal requirements.
  • Writes product user manual components and accompanying documents.
  • Edits and updates all documentation.
  • Compiles BOM information and engineering drawings to assemble machine specific Parts Manuals.
  • Assembles manual components as needed for each machine.
  • Prepares manual sets, machine prints, and ancillary materials for shipment.
  • Locates relevant information in various IT systems (databases, ERP systems, shared network folders).
  • Manages documentation projects.
  • Updates Documentation Database with relevant project and assignment information.
  • Works with engineers and technical personnel to gather information.
  • Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, including experience working with style standards such as Chicago, AP, Gregg, or corporate style manuals.
  • Advanced experience with a wide variety of technical communication tools including Adobe FrameMaker, Interleaf, Microsoft Work, Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Illustrator.
  • Experience with general office productivity software such as Windows, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Some experience using electronic content management systems (databases, ERP systems, or similar) to locate information and manage data.
  • Some experience with electronic graphics and illustrations, so as to be able to manage or edit graphics, if needed.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or related field.
  • At least 3+ years of experience working in a documentation related job field.


Work Environment


Office / Manufacturing environment. Employee may be occasionally exposed to moving equipment, mechanical parts in motion, risk of shock and other hazards associated with a manufacturing environment such as overhead cranes, welding, machining, painting etc. This is an office-based position that requires walking, sitting, standing, bending, reading, seeing, hearing, speaking, concentrating, and communicating.

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