Not as Funny Job Ad

As far as respecting the profession of being a technical writer, I like this job ad a lot more. I could never do this job because first, I do not have a high level of skill when it comes to math. Words like "plane and solid geometry and trigonometry" scare me beyond the human realm of fear and yes, that's possible. Second,  I don't have any experience with their tools:

• Framemaker
• Adobe Photoshop
• basic AutoCAD
• Solid Works
• Adobe Illustrator

That said, I'd much rather work for this company than for the previous company.

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Technical Writer - 1569
Job Opportunity at Productive Resources
Posted on Oct 27
Job Type: Contract
Job ID: W4118664

Job Description
Productive Resources has been providing engineering services to some of the nation’s largest and most renowned companies for fifteen years. Our reputation for quality, teamwork, and innovative solutions keeps our clients turning to us to meet their engineering services needs. Our contacts and experience combined with your technical expertise equals career possibilities for you.

This opportunity is for a Technical Writer to work for us on-site with a client in Central Iowa. As an employee of Productive Resources, you will write service, operator and maintenance manuals for equipment and provides these documents to customers. This role informs operators and service technicians, of operating principles, troubleshooting and repair procedures for all functions of each model. This role is required to interpret hydraulic and electrical schematics, parts book drawing, harness drawings, prints and other documents.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Study schematics to further understand machine operation; analyze machines to divide into the appropriate manual sections; analyze circuits to determine the best troubleshooting circuit method; consult with engineers to gain system understanding (knowledge).
• Consults with service department personnel to learn of issues pertinent to machine service.
• Create drawings and diagrams to be placed in manuals; locate needed information from parts books, prints and solid models; take and edit digital photographs as needed.
• Edit and convert materials to be used in manuals; draft text to explain how systems operate and detail troubleshooting practices; draft repair procedures.
• Edit, standardize, or make changes to material/manuals to be more readable and easier to follow.
• Effectively manages multiple projects and timelines.
• Prepare manuals for final publication.

No sponsorships are available for this opportunity.

Requirements
Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Writing, Technical or General.
• 5 years’ experience in Writing, Technical, Publication or similar field including photography; and/or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Mathematical Skills:

• High skills with ability to work with mathematical concepts and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Ability to operate a personal computer and proficiently operate the software programs of Framemaker, Adobe Photoshop, basic AutoCAD, Solid Works, Adobe Illustrator and digital camera software components.

If you are the right person, if you have the expertise we need, submit your resume now!

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Hopefully, they find their "right person" because it certainly is not me!!