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Technical Writer I

Job Title: Technical Writer I
Job Location: Norfolk, Virginia
Job Ref. Number: 2010076
Department: Engineering
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Date Posted: January 10, 2012

BAUER, a world leader in the field of high pressure compressor systems, is in search of a full-time Technical Writer who is fluent in both English and Spanish to join the Bauer Engineering Team.

SUMMARY

The qualified individual will be responsible for the development of operators and maintenance manuals for high-pressure compressors packaged for various industries, gases, pressures and end-uses. This includes the creation of new manuals, maintaining existing manuals, preparation of specialized graphics, maintaining on-line manuals, creation of CD-ROM manuals per sales and other administrative functions to support the documentation needs of the organization.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Include the following, but other duties may be assigned.

  • Research, write and print manuals for new products and special order products, also research revise and print current manuals.
  • Clean up and optimize digital photos for inclusion into manuals.
  • Maintain originals of BKM manuals; maintain hardcopy and/or electronic master of all manuals.
  • Print all manuals to .PDF format for on-line and CD-ROM documents
  • Interfaces with Sales, Q.A. and Manufacturing departments
  • Works closely with Engineering Product Managers

NONESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS  

  • Maintain current revisions of engineering drawings in hardcopy master files
  • Scan and redraw or convert raster graphics to vector graphics
  • Maintain offsite CD-ROM backup of all electronic manuals
  • Assigned collateral projects and duties to support departmental operation needs.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

  • Bilingual in English and Spanish a must. 
  • Knowledge of Microsoft: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
  • Familiarity with Adobe Frame Maker 8.0, Illustrator and Photoshop.
  • Must be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously
  • AS in Engineering Technology or equivalent technical experience.

VALUED BUT NOT REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

  • Fluency in Portuguese, a plus.
  • Knowledge of compressors and pneumatics preferred.
  • Basic knowledge of electrical motor controls preferred.
  • 1 year of experience creating technical documentation, preferred.
  • 1 year of experience in an industrial environment, preferred.

REPORTING TO THIS POSITION

None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands, fingers, handle, or grasp; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. Vision abilities required. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds or ask for assistance with lifting.

Normal hours are from 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday thru Friday, with some overtime required.  Smoking is allowed in some designated areas. The noise levels in some manufacturing facilities frequently may exceed the normal dba.

BENEFITS

We offer an attractive benefits package to our full-time employees which include:

- Competitive Base Pay

- Annual Leave

- Paid Holidays

- Excellent Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

- 401(k) and Pension

- And many other great benefits!