Technical Writers

Average Base Salary:

JOB OPENINGS:

4500

Occupation Overview - Technical Writers

Write technical materials such as equipment manuals appendices or operating and maintenance instructions. May assist in layout work.
Training Courses for the Technical Writers Job Role
Write technical materials such as equipment manuals appendices or operating and maintenance instructions. May assist in layout work.

Core Task Examples:

  • Analyze developments in specific field to determine need for revisions in previously published materials and development of new material.
  • Arrange for typing, duplication, and distribution of material.
  • Assist in laying out material for publication.
  • Confer with customer representatives, vendors, plant executives, or publisher to establish technical specifications and to determine subject material to be developed for publication.
  • Develop or maintain online help documentation.
  • Draw sketches to illustrate specified materials or assembly sequence.
  • Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other writers or establishment personnel.
  • Interview production and engineering personnel and read journals and other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods.
  • Maintain records and files of work and revisions.
  • Observe production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating procedure and detail.
  • Organize material and complete writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
  • Review manufacturer's and trade catalogs, drawings and other data relative to operation, maintenance, and service of equipment.
  • Review published materials and recommend revisions or changes in scope, format, content, and methods of reproduction and binding.
  • Select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material.
  • Study drawings, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail.

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