Tech Writer at Aerotek, Gresham, OR

Job Classification: Contract

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - Basic technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, electronic, or aeronautical engineering. - Basic knowledge of related fields, including illustrating, provisioning, and logistic support analysis. - Ability to apply cost-saving research techniques. - Ability to write and edit clear and concise text using publications software. - Ability to interpret engineering drawings and to prepare sketches to define illustration requirements. - Ability to quickly establish familiarity with customer product line. - Ability to communicate effectively with customer and employees on a technical basis. - Ability to establish interpersonal rapport with the customer and user of the manual. - Ability to document/archive technical data over long periods and to archive this data to aid in future related projects. - Ability to work with intermittent supervision.

Join Aerotek, one of the leading providers of engineering and engineering support professionals in North America. Due to our growth, we''re constantly on the lookout for qualified professionals to place in contract, contract-to-hire, and permanent placement positions across a number of different industries. We know it''s more than just your day-to-day responsibilities that can make or break a job. It''s the support you get. That''s the reason Aerotek offers a variety of benefits including medical, dental, optical, 401k, and many more. Don''t put your career in the hands of just anyone, put it in the hands of a specialist. Join the Aerotek team! Allegis Group and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

• Must have strong mechanical background, able to read drawings, etc., Must be computer literate and able to navigate a Windows environment with many screens (Word and Excel)., Ability to write and edit clear and concise text using publications software., Will consider candidates without technical writing experience that have worked on equipment before and are looking for a career change – possibly ex-military or former truck mechanic., Most work 7:00AM to 3:30PM; can do 7:30AM to 4:00PM as well (typically ½ hour lunches)