Technical Writers

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

1. 01Organize material and complete writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
2. 02Maintain records and files of work and revisions.
3. 03Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other writers or establishment personnel.
4. 04Analyze developments in specific field to determine need for revisions in previously published materials and development of new material.
5. 05Review published materials and recommend revisions or changes in scope, format, content, and methods of reproduction and binding.
6. 06Select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material.
7. 07Confer with customer representatives, vendors, plant executives, or publisher to establish technical specifications and to determine subject material to be developed for publication.
8. 08Assist in laying out material for publication.
9. 09Study drawings, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail.
10. 10Arrange for typing, duplication, and distribution of material.
11. 11Develop or maintain online help documentation.
12. 12Review manufacturer's and trade catalogs, drawings and other data relative to operation, maintenance, and service of equipment.

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