What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry Level Hybrid Technical Author position at Akkodis?
Akkodis is seeking an Entry Level Hybrid Technical Author for a 12-month contract job with potential to extend or covert to perm with a client in Erie, PA. You will develop assembly and redress instructions. From experience learned, develop new content for similar equipment. You will use FrameMaker and CorelDraw to produce the manuals.
Rate Range : $25.00 / hour to $35.00 / hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.
Entry Level Hybrid Technical Author job responsibilities include : Using Assembly Drawings and BOMs, draft repair manuals and operation guides to be used for the assembly and disassembly of mining equipment.Consults with various client contacts (external) and subject matter experts (internal and external) to gather product specific informationDevelops technical information using client supplied resources such as BOMs, drawings and 3D models.Consult with subject matter experts, to product teardowns and redress instructions.Based off existing references you will modify content to match new tool design, adding graphic illustrations captured and inserted in assembly steps using FrameMaker, MS Word, SolidWorks and eDrawings Viewer.Participates in meetings with clients and co-workers.Advises Operations Manager of project status and potential issuesWork directly with customer contacts to complete users manuals.Communicate and listen with a diverse group (tether communication style).Completes various additional assignments as directed by Operations Manager and or customer.
Desired Qualifications : Bachelors Degree in English or WritingZero to two years of Post educational writing experience is preferred.Basic knowledge in developing technical manuals.SolidWorks, eDrawings Viewer, MS Word, FrameMaker, XML and CorelDraw a huge plus.Ideal candidate will have strong mechanical aptitude.Experience can be in any industry, but locomotive / off highway / automotive industries a plus.
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Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer : These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.
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Salary : $25 - $35
