Job Details

Position Description

The Technical Publications Administrative Assistant position assists in providing both written and illustrated publications to Somero’s customers and employees on an on-going basis. These publications include owner’s manuals, parts manuals, retrofit information, service bulletins, repair manuals and a variety of other publications.

Principal Accountabilities

• Printing and binding Owner’s manuals

• Laminating documents

• Assist in development and maintenance of Owner’s manuals

• Assist in providing on-line viewing of Technical Publications materials

• Collaborate with production and engineering personnel and read journals, manuals, reports and other material to become familiar with product technologies and the operation, maintenance and servicing of Somero products.

• Assist in the creation of retrofit instructions and service bulletins as needed

• Assist with digital photos, video, instructions, etc.

• Keep track of parts inventory for manuals and documents

• Participate as a member of cross-functional teams for product development/improvement

• Knowledge and adherence to the Somero Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and work within all Company Safety Rules and Policies

Attributes

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively report and deal with people at different organizational levels both inside and outside of the organization

• Strong attention to detail

• Proactive and honest communication

• Embrace and drive change

• Maintain professional appearance and attitude at all times

• Maintain a sense of urgency

• Be accountable, take ownership

• Have fun

Education/Experience

• High School diploma required; BA and/or equivalent experience preferred in English, Journalism, Technology or related field

• Personal computer skills desired in MS Office and Adobe skills to include: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. Willing to train the right person.

• Technical writing experience or interest preferred

• Graphical design experience or interest preferred