Document Processing Specialist

Curtiss-Wright Corporation

75d • $28 - $33

About The Position

The Curtiss-Wright/Peerless Instrument Documentation Department has an immediate opening for a mid-to-senior-level Word Processing Specialist. This position is responsible for the preparation, revision, and maintenance of the company’s technical documents. This position also produces a full range of technical communications products from small asset-tag labels for equipment identification, to large-scale posters used in information sessions.

Requirements

• Due to DoD requirements, candidates must be US citizens.
• Must be able to obtain a Security Clearance.
• Working-level expertise of standard Microsoft applications: Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Visio; knowledge of photo, video, and PDF editing; and Techsmith Snagit.
• Expert-level proofreader.
• Working knowledge of North American English.
• Excellent Written and Oral Communication Skills; enjoys working with technical material and has intuitive appreciation for page design.
• Maintains the smooth, efficient operation of word processing department, including mid-level troubleshooting of printers, computers, and other technology central to word processing.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the company’s document templates and revises them as needed.
• Updates the procedural document for Word Processing.
• Recommends and implements stylistic improvements where necessary.
• Formats all technical publications from internal forms and procedures to complete technical manuals.
• Produces accurate, complete, and legible materials from review-copy stage through final sign-off.
• Scans various documents for archive and use in other materials.
• Creates physical deliverables as needed such as posters, signage, booklets, and other materials.
• Combines content as needed from multiple sources, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, PDF, Photo editing software and others to create one uniform and legible deliverable.
• Serves as the go-to person for formatting expertise within Microsoft Suite.
• Proofreads documents, discusses inconsistencies with writer.
• Serves as writer for straightforward documentation, as needed.
• Maintains awareness of current trends in word processing practices to ensure best outcomes.

Benefits

• Opportunity to transform the way customers do business.
• Challenging work on advanced technology projects.
• Collaborative environment with talented people.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees