Technical Writer I Job at ONEIL in Miamisburg
ONEIL, Miamisburg, OH, United States
POSITION SUMMARY
The Technical Writer is responsible for taking complex, technical information and translating it into an easily understandable format, per customer guidelines. This role will work closely with experienced writers and other internal employees to interpret contractual specifications, engineering drawings, reports, and other data to help produce technical documentation. This role interfaces with customer and/or customer’s representatives throughout the project, as required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Write technical documents/manuals according to specifications for customer
Completes assignments according to company policies and procedures
Researches existing data to maximize use of previously developed text and/or illustrations
Drafts text materials to ensure text and illustrations are completed and coordinated per final product requirements
Documents and archives technical data over long periods in an efficient, established method to aid in future related projects
Tracks and records time spent on projects
Communicates status of work to management and any needs for additional information, technical procedures, etc.
Completes assigned tasks according to established deadlines and customer specifications and company policies and procedures
Performs any other job‑related instructions, as requested with reasonable accommodation
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
General office environment; required to use office equipment (company computer, telephone/smartphone, photocopier); required to sit/stand for long periods of time
May be required to work in a shop or manufacturing facility; exposure to hazardous chemicals and/or bloodborne pathogens is possible; noise level may be high in shop or manufacturing facility
May be required to work on heavy equipment and/or heavy‑duty vehicles to perform duties and responsibilities; required to sit, stand, bend, kneel and lie down; may be required to lift up to 50 pounds
May be required (on short notice) to work overtime/additional hours to meet deadlines; may occasionally require working weekend and/or holidays, as needed
May be required to travel by motor vehicle and/or airplane to complete job requirements; estimated to be less than five percent; limited projects may require travel to up to 50 percent
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education
High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is required
Associate degree in a technical or mechanical field or equivalent work experience is required
Experience
Zero to two (0‑2) years of experience in a mechanical, technical, or writing field writing complete, complex technical documents, including organizing the document and working with internal and external personnel (e.g., agencies, customer)
Technical Experience
Basic level of proficiency with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel is preferred
Basic level of proficiency with desktop publishing tools is preferred
Basic technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electronic, and/or aeronautical systems is preferred
Basic knowledge of related fields, including illustrating, provisioning, and logistic support analysis is preferred
Certification Licensure
Valid driver’s license in state of residency with acceptable driving record is preferred
Equal Opportunity Employer: O’Neil & Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, Vietnam Era or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
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The Technical Writer is responsible for taking complex, technical information and translating it into an easily understandable format, per customer guidelines. This role will work closely with experienced writers and other internal employees to interpret contractual specifications, engineering drawings, reports, and other data to help produce technical documentation. This role interfaces with customer and/or customer’s representatives throughout the project, as required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Write technical documents/manuals according to specifications for customer
Completes assignments according to company policies and procedures
Researches existing data to maximize use of previously developed text and/or illustrations
Drafts text materials to ensure text and illustrations are completed and coordinated per final product requirements
Documents and archives technical data over long periods in an efficient, established method to aid in future related projects
Tracks and records time spent on projects
Communicates status of work to management and any needs for additional information, technical procedures, etc.
Completes assigned tasks according to established deadlines and customer specifications and company policies and procedures
Performs any other job‑related instructions, as requested with reasonable accommodation
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
General office environment; required to use office equipment (company computer, telephone/smartphone, photocopier); required to sit/stand for long periods of time
May be required to work in a shop or manufacturing facility; exposure to hazardous chemicals and/or bloodborne pathogens is possible; noise level may be high in shop or manufacturing facility
May be required to work on heavy equipment and/or heavy‑duty vehicles to perform duties and responsibilities; required to sit, stand, bend, kneel and lie down; may be required to lift up to 50 pounds
May be required (on short notice) to work overtime/additional hours to meet deadlines; may occasionally require working weekend and/or holidays, as needed
May be required to travel by motor vehicle and/or airplane to complete job requirements; estimated to be less than five percent; limited projects may require travel to up to 50 percent
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education
High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) is required
Associate degree in a technical or mechanical field or equivalent work experience is required
Experience
Zero to two (0‑2) years of experience in a mechanical, technical, or writing field writing complete, complex technical documents, including organizing the document and working with internal and external personnel (e.g., agencies, customer)
Technical Experience
Basic level of proficiency with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel is preferred
Basic level of proficiency with desktop publishing tools is preferred
Basic technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electronic, and/or aeronautical systems is preferred
Basic knowledge of related fields, including illustrating, provisioning, and logistic support analysis is preferred
Certification Licensure
Valid driver’s license in state of residency with acceptable driving record is preferred
Equal Opportunity Employer: O’Neil & Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, Vietnam Era or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
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