POSITION SUMMARY

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The Technical Writer

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is responsible for

taking complex, technical information and translating it into an easily understandable format, per customer guidelines.

This role w

ill w

ork closely with experienced writers and

other

internal

employees to

interpret

contractual specifications, engineering drawings, reports, and other data to help produce technical documentation

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This role i

nterfaces with customer

and/

or

customer's

representatives

throughout project,

as required

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Writestechnical documents/manualsaccording to specificationsfor customer
• Completesassignments according to company policies and procedures
• Researchesexisting data to maximize use of previously developed text and/or illustrations
• Draftstext materialstoensure text and illustrations arecompleted andcoordinated per final product requirements
• Documentsandarchivestechnical data overlong periodsin an efficient, established methodto aid in future related projects
• Tracksand recordstime spent on projects
• Communicatesstatus of work to management and any needs foradditionalinformation, technical procedures, etc.
• Completesassigned tasks according to established deadlines and customer specifications and company policies and procedures
• Performsany other job-related instructions, as requested with reasonable accommodation

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

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• General office environment;requiredto use office equipment (companycomputer, telephone/smartphone, photocopier);requiredto sit/stand forlong periodsof time
• May berequiredto 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 berequiredto work on heavy equipment and/or heavy-duty vehicles to perform duties and responsibilities;requiredto sit, stand, bend,kneeland lie down; mayberequiredtolift upto 50pounds
• May berequired(on short notice) to work overtime/additional hours to meet deadlines; may occasionally requireworkingweekendsand/or holidays, as needed
• Mayberequiredtotravel by motor vehicle and/or airplane tocomplete job requirements; estimated to be less thanfive (5)percent; limited projects may require travel to up to 50percent

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) isrequired
• Associatedegree in a technicalor mechanicalfield or equivalent work experience isrequired

Experience:

• Zerototwo(0-2) years of experiencein a mechanical, technical,or writing fieldwriting complete, complex technical documents, including organizing the document and working with internal and external personnel(e.g.,agencies, customer)

T

echnical Experience:

• Basiclevel ofproficiencywith Microsoft WordandMicrosoftExcelis preferred
• Basic level ofproficiencywith desktop publishing toolsis preferred
• Basic technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical,pneumatic, hydraulic,electronic,and/or aeronauticalsystemsis preferred
• Basic knowledge of related fields, including illustrating, provisioning, and logistic support analysisis preferred

Certification Licensure:

• Valid driver's license in state of residency with acceptable driving record is preferred
• 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.

ONEIL is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. ONEIL complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. ONEIL expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran. Improper interference with the ability of ONEIL employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.