Technical Illustrator IINewport News, VA

The Technical Illustrator II lays out and draws illustrations for reproduction in reference works, brochures and technical manuals dealing with assemblies, installation, operation, maintenance, spare parts and the repair of components, tools and equipment: Prepares drawings from AutoCAD prints, engineering models, designs, blueprints, mockups, and photo prints.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Technical Documentation and Publication department with preparing drawings from blueprints, designs, electronic prints and mockups, photo-prints by methods and techniques suited to specified reproduction process for final use such as schematics, perspectives, orthographic, or oblique-angle (3D) views in order to depict function, relationship, and assembly sequence of parts and assemblies such as gears, engines, instruments and other mechanical, hydraulic and electrical assemblies.
• Shades-in or colors drawings to emphasize details or to eliminate undesired backgrounds, using drafting and illustration software, and to paste instructions and comments in position on illustrations.
• Inserts and arranges instructions and comments in position on drawing.
• Creates 3D illustrations from in-house drawings & vendor/supplier drawings.
• Works with vendor/supplier to obtain information needed to create isometric drawing and convey technical information and parts break-down in publications.
• Consults with technical team leads, Engineer Technicians, Service Technicians and other subject matter experts to ensure common understanding of publications and related materials to be produced.
• Collaborates and consults with technical team leads, Engineer Technicians, Service personnel and other subject matter experts to understand and present technical materials and parameters of technical content and the presentation of such content.
• Assist in maintaining cataloging systems, records, files, electronic media and archiving of information for publications for business references.
• Assists in preparing material for technical seminars and business forums. Assists in maintaining content changes and updates to publications.

Competencies

• Education and Experience: Associate’s degree (A.A.S.) in communications, publications, graphics and four (4) years of practical experience or a Technical degree from an accredited institution in a related field with at least six (6) years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of drafting tools or Computer-Assisted Design (CAD) or drafting equipment, 3D illustration and Photoshop software.
• Knowledge of ISO Draw.
• Knowledge of XTML & XML graphics for web publications.
• Ability to learn internal ERP system (i.e. BaaN) processes relative to the truck Bill of Material (BOM) structure and inventory control.
• Ability to learn and apply Company / Dept. internal processes/work flows.
• Ability to generate technical drawings from 2D/3D data.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance manuals, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Travel domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license and passport.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) certification.

Our Offer

An interesting and ambitious role in a successful international company. We offer a secure work environment with a comprehensive benefits package that includes major medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan with company match, paid vacation and personal days and competitive salary.

Referral Bonus: Tier III

Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Melissa Silva.

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