Technical Illustrator/Writer

Allied Systems - Sherwood, OR

Full-time

Sherwood, OR

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The Technical Illustrator/Writer will be responsible for the research, development, production, and revision of various technical manuals and documentation for multiple product lines. This role requires a self-motivated individual who is organized and focused on improving processes within the Marketing/Communications Department.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, produce, and revise Service, Parts, and Operators manuals for all product lines.
• Assist with management and prioritization of department projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve and automate department processes.
• Develop parts lists and Master Check Sheets from engineering and/or vendor data.
• Consult with personnel from engineering, purchasing, final assembly, parts department, service department, marketing, and various vendors.
• Conduct physical checks on machines/cranes and their component parts, making notes and sketches and/or photographs as required.
• Use computer to obtain and maintain information in multiple databases.
• Create pictorial and orthographic illustrations using software such as Inventor, AutoCAD, and Adobe Illustrator.

Requirements

• Familiarity with engineering documentation procedures.
• Basic understanding of mechanical equipment.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to develop and maintain accurate records and files.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite applications, including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat Professional, and Dreamweaver.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
• Prior experience with CAD software, including Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD is preferred.
• Experience with basic HTML and CSS is preferred.
• Skilled in technical writing with the ability to create concise grammatically correct procedures.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with CAD software, including Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Experience with basic HTML and CSS.