Technical Illustrator

$43,000 - $47,000/Yr

Allied Systems - Sherwood, OR

Full-time - Entry Level

Sherwood, OR

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The Technical Illustrator/Writer position at Allied Systems Company involves the research, development, production, and revision of various technical manuals and documentation for multiple product lines. The role requires a self-motivated individual who is organized and focused on improving processes within the Marketing/Communications Department. The candidate will work closely with engineering and other departments to create accurate and visually appealing technical illustrations and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, produce, and revise Service, Parts, and Operator's 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, 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 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 (preferred but not required).
• Experience with basic HTML and CSS (preferred but not required).
• 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.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance