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Tech Editor II

Sterling Heights, MI 48312

Posted: 02/17/2025 Job Number: 74255 Pay Rate: Pay Rate: $41.71/Hr.

Job Description

Technical Editor II
Sterling Heights MI
Contract to Hire - 1st Shift, 9/80
Pay Rate:  $41.71/Hr.
Benefits: overtime, medical, dental, vision, 401k

REQUIREMENTS:  Technical Editor II
  • US Citizenship
  • Bachelor’s Degree in English, Journalism, Technical Writing or equivalent discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, plus 2 additional years of relevant experience.
  • Working knowledge of publication software.
  • Ability to understand technical documentation of limited scope and complexity, provide guidance to cross-functional team members, and ensure documents are produced on time.
  • Ability to concentrate, and strong attention to detail.
  • Strong communication skills, and command of the English language.
  • MS Office Tools/Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint required) Adobe Acrobat Professional PDF Software – proficient for use of illustration markups; or use of a similar PDF (electronic) markup tool
  • Basic Mechanical/Electrical/Operator knowledge, preferred in the defense industry Content Management System (CMS) experience a plus
  • Ability to work with a diverse team in several physical locations
  • Ability to lead small teams is preferred
  • Basic understanding of Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM) functionality preferred
  • Familiarity with relevant military and commercial standards.
JOB DESCRIPTION:  Technical Editor II Review and mark up technical documentation using state-of-the-art publishing software technology. Documentation includes product descriptions, detailed functional descriptions, operating procedures, fault isolation, maintenance, and repair procedures, illustrated parts breakdown, miscellaneous reports, proposals, marketing literature, or other technical documentation pertaining to company products. Ensure compliance with customer requirements, government specifications, engineering standards, and language usage principles. Conduct independent (peer) reviews of the developed technical publication content using approved Style Guide and editing checklist. Concisely convey areas of concern to writer to address found issue. Document comments as directed by project lead (e.g. pen-and-ink, comment sheet, PDF markup). Ensure documents conform to company and government standards, specifications, and language usage principles. Provide editing comments/markup (text and illustrations) to production group for resolution of comments.   PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:  Technical Editor II
  • Defense Industry experience Automotive Industry experience
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  EEO Statement Apollo Professional Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status or characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.

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